San Antonio residents can expect a week of fluctuating chances for rain and thunderstorms, coupled with high humidity and temperatures peaking in the mid-90s. The National Weather Service forecasts a 50 percent possibility of precipitation today, with the numbers dipping, then increasing slightly as the week progresses. Pockets of the city might witness rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch, but this could intensify in areas caught in thunderstorms.
Despite the overcast skies early this morning, the thermometer is predicted to hit a high of 93°F today, and the heat index could make it feel as hot as 101°F, those planning outdoor activities should keep water handy and watch for signs of heat exhaustion which can include heavy sweating, weakness, and dizziness, among others. Tonight, the probability of showers drops to 20 percent before 10 p.m., and the skies are expected to clear considerably as temperatures settle around a low of 76°F.
Thursday brings a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms mainly post-lunchtime with mostly sunny conditions and similar highs and heat index values to Wednesday, before the week takes a turn towards slightly higher chances of rain towards the weekend. Friday's forecast predicts a 30 percent chance of rain, increasing to 40 percent on Saturday – especially in the afternoon hours, as per the National Weather Service.
The first half of the coming weekend won't swerve too far from the prevailing pattern, with partly sunny conditions and persistent chances of rain, Saturday night's weather includes a slight decline in precipitation probabilities, dropping to a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 a.m. and residents can anticipate a mostly cloudy reprieve overnight, with a low around 77°F.
As Labor Day approaches, Sunday sets the tone with a 50/50 likelihood of both showers and thunderstorms during daylight hours, extending into the night at a steady 40 percent chance. Those planning to mark the holiday outdoors are advised to consider provisional plans, with a similar 50 percent chance of rain on Labor Day and persisting cloud cover, according to the National Weather Service, the city should experience a slight drop in temperatures, the high venturing only to about 89°F on the holiday itself.
