As a heatwave continues to hover over San Antonio, residents are bracing for soaring temperatures this week. According to the National Weather Service, today's conditions in San Antonio will see a gradual shift from cloudy to mostly sunny skies, with highs nearing a sweltering 98 degrees and heat index values that could reach 105. Intense gusts of wind may hit highs of 25 mph, which are not to be underestimated when planning any outdoor activities.
The evening brings some relief with partly cloudy skies and lows around 75 degrees, while the south-southwest wind is expected to ease to a light breeze after midnight, though gusts could still reach up to 20 mph. However, the heat wave continues as Tuesday’s high is forecasted to hit 100 degrees, with calm winds shifting to the north-northwest at around 5 mph in the morning.
Relief seems tentative in the mid-week forecast, as Wednesday's outlook suggests partly sunny conditions with a high near 97 degrees and winds from the east-southeast picking up at 5 to 10 mph. It doesn’t promise much of a cooldown with the nighttime low hovering around 74, giving only the smallest concession to the pervasive heat.
Thursday’s forecast from the National Weather Service indicates some potential for showers and thunderstorms after 1 pm, with a 30% chance of precipitation and highs still near 96 degrees. Isolated showers and thunderstorms are possible before 1 am, with a low around 72. Temperatures and weather patterns appear to be in no significant hurry to depart from their established course.
As the week unwinds, sunny conditions persist, with Friday’s highs expected to be near 96 degrees, accompanied by south-southeast winds of 5 to 10 mph and potential gusts up to 20 mph. The weekend outlook remains blistering, with Saturday highs likely reaching 97 degrees and only a slight cooldown at night with lows around 76. An equally sweltering Sunday brings a chance of isolated showers and thunderstorms, but with highs near 98 degrees and a 20% chance of rain, any relief from the relentless Texan sun appears minimal.
