San Antonio residents are prepping for a sweltering week ahead as temperatures soar just shy of triple digits, according to the latest weather forecasts. Today, the city can expect a high near 98 degrees with a heat index that could rise as high as 105—an ominous start to what’s predicted to be a sizzling end of May. Winds from the south southeast at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts reaching up to 25 mph, are doing little to cool things down, according to the National Weather Service.
Tonight's forecast shows no mercy with increasing clouds, and a low around 78 degrees. Moreover, as the southeast wind picks up between 10 to 20 mph, gusts may go as high as 30 mph. Memorial Day might offer a quick reprieve with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm, but the heat will continue to press on with maximum temperatures nearing 96 degrees—and the heat index lingering up to 104 degrees.
As the week progresses, the chance of rainfall seems to modestly climb—a slight hope for those wishing to see temperatures drop. By midweek, Wednesday brings a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, but with high temps hovering close to 88 degrees, the reprieve seems minimal at best. Conditions for the evening entail a 30 percent chance of showers with an east wind around 5 to 10 mph.
For those looking ahead, Thursday and Friday offer a similar outlook with a steady drumbeat of 50 percent and 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, respectively. Despite the potential for rain, the heat persists with highs around 90 degrees, and lows falling near the mid-70s. For those planning weekend activities, you might want to keep an umbrella close—Saturday also holds a 20 percent chance of precipitation, through temperatures may drop slightly with a high near 89.
