San Antonians should be prepared for a series of scorching days ahead, with temperatures forecasted to soar into the triple digits, and only slim chances for showers to provide relief. Today, the National Weather Service reports a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m., but don't expect the heat to abate much with a high near 98 degrees and heat index values climbing as high as 104. Light winds from the east are anticipated in the afternoon, according to the weather update released at 8:51 a.m. CDT.
The evening hours promise little cooling, with a mere 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms forecasted before 10 p.m. The night sky is expected to remain mostly clear as temperatures dip to a low around 79. While the evening brings an east wind from 5 to 10 mph, conditions will likely settle to light and variable after midnight. The consistency of high temperatures is a striking feature of the coming week with Sunday's forecast projecting a sunny and hot day, with the high teetering around the century mark and heat index values potentially reaching 105.
Looking ahead to Monday, the relentless heat wave proceeds with sunny skies and a high near 99 degrees. Winds from the south southeast are projected to pick up slightly, becoming more noticeable in the morning hours. Monday night's outlook hints at partly cloudy skies with temperatures maintaining their hold around 79 degrees overnight, according to the National Weather Service's extended forecast. Gusts could escalate up to 20 mph, giving some respite from the day's heat.
As the week rolls on, the heat shows no sign of significant waning. Tuesday and Wednesday are both poised to hit highs around 100 and 101 degrees respectively, with mostly sunny conditions prevailing. Nights will offer minimal cooling, consistently resting at lows near 79 degrees. The persistance of this heat pattern, featuring sunny and hot days followed by mostly clear nights, continues through to the end of the week with Thursday and Friday both promising high temperatures around 101 degrees.
