As San Antonio prepares for another sweltering week, local residents can anticipate mostly sunny skies coupled with temperatures climbing into the high 90s, according to the National Weather Service. In the forecast for today, San Antonians can expect a high near 95 degrees Fahrenheit, with heat index values surging as high as 102. Winds will remain a moderate southeast breeze, ranging from 5 to 10 mph but could gust up to 20 mph. The latest update, as provided by the National Weather Service, indicates the temperature won't offer much reprieve as night falls, with lows hovering around 76 degrees and winds potentially intensifying to 25 mph gusts.
Heading into tomorrow, the mix of sun and clouds is likely to persist, creating a high near 93 degrees with a similar heat index value as the day prior. Residents should moderately prepare to face south-southeast winds expected to blow at around 10 mph, potentially gusting up to 20 mph. A watchful eye on the sky is advisable tomorrow night, as there is a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 am, while the southeast wind may maintain its 5 to 15 mph range and potentially gust as high as 20 mph.
Midweek forecasts suggest a slight chance of showers and possible thunderstorms after 10 am on Wednesday, with partly sunny conditions yielding a high near 92 degrees. The predicted south-southeast wind will blow with less vigor, maintaining a gentle 5 to 10 mph pace. Wednesday night's outlook offers partially clouded skies with minimal changes to the gentle wind conditions, keeping temperatures balmy at around 76 degrees overnight.
As the week progresses, Thursday's forecast promises a return to mostly sunny conditions with a high once again nearing the 95-degree mark. While residents should expect to mostly have the wind at their backs with gentle south-southeast winds, they should remain alert for occasional gusts as high as 20 mph. By Friday, San Antonio is set firmly to face an even warmer day, with the mercury threatening to reach almost near 97 degrees. With the weekend in sight, temperatures are anticipated to soar further, potentially hitting 99 degrees on Saturday, and then surpassing the century mark to 101 degrees by Sunday.
