The heat in San Antonio, a city known for its humid subtropical climate, is aiming to make a bold statement this week. According to the National Weather Service, residents should brace themselves for a period of persistent heat, with temperatures soaring to near a scorching 97 degrees today. Venturing into the week, the mercury is expected to hover around the high 90s, with Monday and Tuesday each approaching a high of 99 degrees. The heat index, which measures how hot it really feels when relative humidity is factored with the actual air temperature, might climb as high as 106. As the south wind picks up at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts potentially reaching 25 mph, San Antonians are in for several consecutive days of unmistakable heat.
Tonight, conditions will offer minimal relief, dipping to around 76 degrees with prevailing south southeast winds at similar speeds. As the week progresses, slight variability in the weather pattern emerges. Following partly sunny skies Monday, there's a 20% chance of isolated showers and thunderstorms before 1am Tuesday, offering a slight, brief respite from the sweltering heat. An east wind, later in the week, might not be enough to break the high-pressure system that's been holding steady over the region, but it does suggest a subtle shift. Fragments of cooler air and a chance of rain enter the picture around Thursday, with isolated showers potentially developing after 1pm, and a high near 94 degrees.
For those seeking plans for the weekend, Friday and Saturday are expected to present mostly sunny skies with temperatures persistently high, around 95 and 97 degrees, respectively. Nighttime temperatures will plateau in the low 70s. The National Weather Service suggests that while the region isn’t expecting extreme weather events, the consistently high temperatures should be a clear sign for residents to take precautions against heat-related illnesses by staying hydrated and minimizing outdoor activities during peak heat hours.
