San Antonians may need to keep their umbrellas close and seek shelter as the National Weather Service predicts a stormy stretch ahead. The latest update from the forecast indicates a significant possibility of severe weather today, with "showers and thunderstorms likely after 1pm." Those out and about should be prepared for the high near 88 degrees and possible wind gusts, alongside a 60% chance of rain, with some storms potentially turning severe.
By nightfall, the chances for rain and thunderstorms increase to 70%, with forecasts predicting "new rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible," as reported by the NWS. Residents should brace themselves as the severe weather threat continues before tapering off slightly past 4am. Switching directions after midnight, the southeast winds are expected to give way to the north-northeast, potentially gusting as high as 20 mph.
Looking ahead to the weekend, there's a brief reprieve with only a "10 percent chance of showers before 7am" tomorrow, as noted by the NWS. The day should gradually clear up, becoming partly sunny with a high near 81, and northeast winds calming down to around 10 mph, gusts reaching 20 mph at times. Tomorrow night is predicted to be partly cloudy with a mild low around 59 degrees.
The forecast seems to brighten by Sunday with mostly sunny skies and similar temperatures continuing into Sunday night. However, those planning weekly commutes should anticipate a shift on Monday. The chance of showers and thunderstorms increases to 50% after 1pm, with mostly cloudy conditions prevailing and a high hovering near 80 degrees. East-southeast winds are expected to be mild but could gust as high as 20 mph.
San Antonio's weather takes a turn for the consistent again on Tuesday, when showers and thunderstorms are likely before 1pm, with more possible after that time. High temperatures could reach near 87 degrees with a steady south wind around 10 mph. The 70% chance of precipitation suggests that the rain gear won't be getting a rest just yet.
The unsettled patterns are set to continue through Wednesday, with the possibility of showers and storms sitting at 60%. Wednesday night's forecast hints at a slight decrease in storm likelihood. And by Thursday, while the prospect of rain isn't completely out of the picture with a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, San Antonio might see a mostly sunny sky and a high also around 83 degrees.
