San Antonio residents should prepare for a mix of sunny skies and potential thunderstorms in the coming days. According to the National Weather Service, there's a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon, primarily after 4 p.m. Temperatures are expected to soar, with highs near 96 degrees and heat index values reaching up to 102 degrees. A light breeze is expected, shifting from variable to east at 5 to 10 mph in the morning. In the evening, there is a slight chance of rain, mainly before 7 p.m., followed by partly cloudy skies and a low around 75 degrees.
Looking ahead to Wednesday, residents can expect a slight chance of showers in the morning, then a greater likelihood of showers and thunderstorms after 10 a.m. The skies will be mostly sunny with another hot day anticipated, as the high pushes near 94 degrees. Light winds from the east northeast are expected to become southeast later in the morning. The chance of precipitation lingers at 30 percent. Wednesday night may see thunderstorms before 7 p.m., then partly cloudy conditions, with a sustained low around 75 degrees and consistent southeast winds at 5 to 10 mph.
For those looking ahead to the end of the week, Thursday is forecast to be sunny with a high nearing 97 degrees, while at night, the skies are expected to remain mostly clear with a low around 75. Moving into Friday, there's a 20 percent chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m., despite the sunny and hot conditions, with highs expected to near the 99-degree mark. The evening will be partly cloudy with a minimal chance of showers.
The weekend forecast for San Antonio indicates a potential increase in rain activity. Saturday brings a 40 percent chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms, with mostly sunny skies, a high near 96 degrees, and a light east-southeast wind. Saturday night maintains a chance of showers and thunderstorms, resulting in mostly cloudy conditions and an overnight low around 75. On Sunday, the chance of thunderstorms continues at 40 percent during the day, with partly sunny skies and a slightly cooler high near 93 degrees.
Labor Day is forecast to have a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with partly sunny skies and a high near 89 degrees. For the latest weather updates, residents can visit the NWS website.
