San Antonio residents brace for a string of hot days ahead, as the National Weather Service forecasts a high of nearly 98 degrees with heat index values soaring to potentially 104 degrees today. According to the official weather report, light winds from the south-southeast are expected to provide some respite, albeit minimally.
Despite tonight's forecast suggesting a meager 20 percent chance of showers and storms before 1 a.m., the low will linger around a tepid 75 degrees. The southeast wind maintains its 5 to 10 mph pace, which, while mild, accompanies increasing clouds—an undeniable herald of humidity's unwavering grip on the city's nightscape. The pattern of heat persists through the weekend, with Friday and Saturday mirroring today's sweltering conditions, highs brushing the 98-degree mark under mostly sunny skies, with gusts sometimes reaching up to 20 and 25 mph, respectively.
San Antonio's outlook for Sunday and into Memorial Day includes a partial respite from the incessant sun with partly sunny conditions, yet the high temperatures prevail near 97 degrees, with a 50 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms by Monday, offering some hope of cooling. Sunday night also carries the potential for precipitation, with a 30 percent chance of showers and gusty winds continuing unabated.
As we look to Tuesday and Wednesday, there’s an ongoing trend of thunderstorm chances hovering around 30 to 40 percent, providing a slight dip in daytime highs to a more moderate 87 degrees. The mercury’s descent is a subtle nod to the impending shift in weather patterns. Locals can expect a continuation of muggy nights, with lows settling just around 70 degrees, giving minimal relief from the day’s swelter.
