Local San Antonio residents are bracing for a heatwave that's set to extend through the next week, with temperatures soaring into the triple digits. According to the National Weather Service, today's high was near a scorching 104 degrees, with south-southwest winds at 5 to 10 mph that increased to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Gusts could reach as high as 20 mph, contributing to the oppressively hot conditions.
Tonight, San Antonians can expect mostly clear skies with a low around 72 degrees. The relentless heat is expected to continue tomorrow, with forecasts indicating another sizzling day at a high near 107 degrees. The south wind will persist at 5 to 10 mph, and similar gusts of up to 20 mph are expected.
The rest of the week doesn't offer much in terms of cooling relief. Thursday will remain partly sunny and hot, with a high near 103 degrees, while the evening will offer a marginal dip to a low around 75 degrees. Residents planning their activities should bear in mind that Friday and Saturday will also be partly sunny and hot, experiencing similar daytime highs around 101 degrees and nighttime lows in the mid-70s.
Into the weekend, the forecast doesn't shift much. Saturday will be mostly sunny with a continued streak of heat, peaking near 101 degrees. The night brings little respite, settling at a low around 76 degrees. The pattern for San Antonio extends into the early parts of next week, with Sunday and Monday's daytime temperatures expected to edge just shy of the century mark at 99 degrees.
