San Antonio residents should prepare for a wet and stormy week ahead, as the National Weather Service forecasts a significant likelihood of rainfall and thunderstorms starting this afternoon. According to the extended forecast on NWS, the area is expected to experience partly sunny skies initially but with a 60% chance of precipitation that could bring between a tenth and a quarter of an inch of rain.
Tonight the chance of showers and thunderstorms persists with increasing cloudiness and potential rainfall amounts ranging up to one inch, while tomorrow may bring heavy rainfall before 1pm and a 60% chance of more storms throughout the afternoon, clouds will then taper off, granting a respite as it trends towards mostly sunny; the gusts might spike as high as 20 mph. Friday's forecast leans towards a slight chance of showers in the morning, then escalates to a possible thunderstorm post-10am with temperatures soaring near 92 degrees Fahrenheit.
The weekend offers a mix of sun and clouds with Saturday and Sunday both presenting a 20% chance of rain and thunderstorms alongside highs teetering around the mid-90s. Looking forward into early next week, the forecast suggests a continued trend with mostly sunny days and evening lows comfortably in the mid-70s, Monday and Tuesday are predicted to be mostly sunny, with San Antonio potentially hitting a high of 95 degrees, elevating the chances of heat-induced plans for locals and visitors alike.
