As San Antonians ready themselves for Labor Day festivities, they might want to keep an umbrella close. According to a forecast provided by the National Weather Service, there's a 50 percent chance of rainfall after 1 p.m. today with partly sunny conditions and a high near a scorching 97 degrees. The heat index could soar even higher, reaching up to 105 degrees, reminding residents to stay hydrated and seek shade when the sun is most punishing. Light winds from the south southeast could offer little relief from the heat, moving around 5 mph.
Tonight, the likelihood of showers increases significantly. The National Weather Service predicts a 70% chance of precipitation with potential for showers and thunderstorms to carry on into the early morning. With an east northeast wind picking up to 5 to 10 mph, gusts might hit speeds as high as 20 mph, though often the wind brings as much chaos as it does cooling. Rainfall may accumulate between a tenth and quarter of an inch, with higher amounts possible where thunderstorms strike hardest.
The uncertain skies continue through Labor Day, with a sustained chance of thunderstorms and showers at 70 percent. The weather might provide a natural respite from the heat, with a high hovering around a more tolerable 88 degrees. North northeast winds are expected to maintain a gentle pace at around 5 mph, not enough to sweep away the clouds that promise more rain. Rainfall forecasts anticipate between a tenth and quarter of an inch, potentially more in areas battered by thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service.
The prospect of rain diminishes by Monday night, with only a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10 p.m., followed by a slight chance of showers until 1 a.m. As the night unfolds, the cloudy veil is expected to persist, but northeast winds around 5 mph will hopefully encourage the clouds to part. Reaching towards Tuesday and further into the week, skies are forecasted to clear with temperatures climbing back up, culminating in highs in the mid-90s by Wednesday and maintaining sunny skies through to the weekend.
