Residents of San Antonio should expect a mixed bag of weather over the coming days as forecasts indicate a possibility of showers and thunderstorms interspersed with sunny skies. According to an extended forecast, a 20 percent chance of rain is anticipated late this afternoon, with temperatures hovering near 91 degrees. Winds are expected to blow from the east-southeast at 5 to 10 mph.
As the evening approaches, the likelihood of precipitation jumps to 50 percent, with thunderstorms predicted "mainly after 7pm," as reported by the National Weather Service. It appears some storms may be severe and could unleash heavy rainfall, challenging local drain systems before they become south-southeast post-midnight. With this weather event, new rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch are possible, creating potential hurdles for late-night commuters.
Tomorrow will bring more certainty of showers and thunderstorms, especially before the afternoon. The forecast states that the sky is likely to clear somewhat, with a daytime high around 85 degrees, while the chance of precipitation stands at a solid 70 percent. During this time, San Antonio could see additional rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch.
Continuing the pattern, Thursday's chances of showers and thunderstorms climb to 40 percent after 1pm. Despite the likelihood of additional precipitation, the National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies throughout the day, with a high near 89 degrees. By the evening, the chance of rain decreases to 30 percent, offering the city a brief reprieve from the earlier wet conditions.
Looking ahead to the weekend, residents can expect more sun with only a 20 percent chance of rain forecasted for Friday and Saturday. Highs will be in the mid-80s to high-80s, respectively. The nights will also follow suit with minimal rain predictions and temperatures dipping into the low 70s. The weather is set to warm up for Sunday and Monday, promising mostly sunny skies and highs inching towards the mid-90s.
