San Antonio residents brace for a sweltering week ahead with intermittent chances of much-needed showers. The National Weather Service forecasts a high near 99 degrees today, coupled with a heat index climbing to a scorching 107. With the south wind rustling at 5 to 10 mph, occasional gusts are expected to reach up to 20 mph, providing a mild reprieve from the heat.
San Antonio has a 30 percent chance of showers and storms late tonight, mainly after 4 a.m. Winds will be from the southeast at 5 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph. Overnight lows will be near 77 under partly cloudy skies.
Saturday brings a 50 percent chance of rain, with highs near 97 and heat index values up to 105. Winds will be light from the south-southeast at 5 to 10 mph. Rainfall may total a tenth to a quarter inch, with heavier amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday night will be partly cloudy with a low near 77 and light southeast winds at 5 to 10 mph. On Monday, expect sunny skies and highs near 99, with a light afternoon breeze from the southeast.
Tuesday has a 30 percent chance of showers after 1 p.m. with highs in the upper 90s. Overnight, there’s a 20 percent chance of rain. On Wednesday, rain chances rise to 40 percent, but highs will still reach near 98 under mostly sunny skies.
Thursday will be mostly sunny with a high near 96 and a 40 percent chance of rain. San Antonio can expect another hot day with only brief relief from possible showers.
