The city of San Antonio is bracing for a week of intense heat, with temperatures predicted to soar near triple digits. Today's update outlined a hot and sunny week ahead, with an expected high of 99 degrees and heat index values potentially climbing as high as 105 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.
San Antonians are waking up to overcast skies with current temperatures at a warm 82 degrees; the humidity sits at 79%, making the air feel heavier and the day ahead promises more of the heat we've come to expect in the peak of summer. As the city moves into the afternoon, light winds from the southeast will offer a small respite as they pick up to 10 mph, while tonight, the winds are anticipated to bring gusts reaching up to 20 mph under mostly clear skies with a low settling around 79 degrees.
Monday's forecast echoes the sweltering conditions, transitioning from a mostly cloudy morning to a sunny and hot afternoon with highs once again nudging to 99 degrees; the light south-southeast wind will mark the start of the day before ushering in southeast breezes. By nightfall, partly cloudy conditions are expected to provide a minimal shield from the heat, the low once more hovering around 79 degrees while southeast winds persist at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday through Thursday is slated to be mostly sunny and just as scorching, with high temperatures dancing at the brink of 100 to 101 degrees, with little rest during the night where lows continue to stubbornly cling to the high 70s, offering little relief during the evening hours when, a breeze comes in the form of southerly and southeasterly winds, often gusting up to 20 mph.
Residents and visitors alike should heed warnings to stay hydrated, limit outdoor activities during peak heat periods, and be aware of the signs of heat-related illnesses as this heat wave stretches its unyielding grasp across San Antonio. For the most up-to-date weather information and advisories, refer to the National Weather Service website.
