San Antonio locals planning outdoor Independence Day celebrations might have to prepare for potential weather interruptions. According to the National Weather Service, there's a 50% chance of showers with the possibility of thunderstorms kicking in after 10am today. With the mostly cloudy skies, the high is expected to hover near a warm 87 degrees, and those venturing out should be wary of the south southeast wind, which might gust as high as 20 mph.
The forecast doesn't improve significantly going into the night. While the chance of precipitation drops to a slight 20%, those slight chance of showers between 1am and 4am might still put a damper on any late-night festivity plans. Those staying out till after 4am may also encounter thunderstorms. Meanwhile, the low will settle around a sticky 76 degrees, and the southeast wind is expected to maintain a gentle pace around 5 mph.
For those extending their celebration into the weekend, Saturday maintains a 30 percent chance of rain, mainly post-1pm. The cloud cover will persist, keeping the high near an agreeable 87 degrees, with a typical South Texas breeze from the south southeast at 5 to 10 mph. Come nighttime, expect mostly cloudy conditions with a low around 75, and a steady southeastern wind.
Looking ahead to Sunday and beyond, weather conditions display a promising shift. The partly sunny skies on Sunday anticipate the mercury to hit near 92 degrees — a precursor to a series of mostly sunny and clear days. Monday sees the temperature climbing, expected to reach a high near 94, with the rest of the week ushering in a steady rise in heat. By Thursday, the city could be basking under sunny skies with temperatures approaching a scorching high near 98.
