Residents of San Antonio are bracing for a blazing stretch of weather as the city encounters a series of sweltering days. Local forecasts predict an unyielding heatwave with a today's high threatening the 100-degree mark, a condition slightly mitigated by the southeast winds in the afternoon. According to the National Weather Service in their latest update, "Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Heat index values as high as 104."
This weekend is shaping up to closely follow suit, with forecasts indicating highs just shy of triple digits. "Saturday Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 102," states the National Weather Service. Evening conditions are expected to offer little reprieve, with low temperatures in the high 70s and winds doing little to cool down the persistent heat.
The sunny, dry conditions are set to slightly abate by Monday, with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 pm, offering a glimmer of hope for a respite from the scalding sun. "Sunny, with a high near 97," as reported by the National Weather Service.
Tuesday through the midweek outlook offers a repeating lament with continued highs in the upper 90s. "A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 pm. Sunny, with a high near 97," as per the National Weather Service.
