With the heat steadily rising, San Antonio residents are bracing for another scorching week ahead. According to the National Weather Service, today's sunny skies herald temperatures nearing the triple digits, with a high expected around 100 degrees. Heat index values might be climbing even higher, potentially reaching 103. As the day progresses, a light wind is expected to pick up, changing from variable to an east southeast breeze of 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight, the skies are predicted to remain mostly clear, offering little reprieve from the heat as the temperatures drop to a low around 76 degrees. The south southeast wind will continue, potentially gusting as high as 20 mph. This unyielding heat wave looks set to continue into Sunday, wherein the forecast suggests another sunny day with highs near 97 degrees and heat index values threatening to break 100. The winds will likely to remain stagnant, shifting to a light east southeast flow in the afternoon.
As the new week rolls in, there's a slim chance for showers and thunderstorms Monday afternoon and early evening. While the day will mainly be sunny with highs again approaching 97 degrees, there's a 20 percent chance of precipitation to possibly grant some momentary solace. The likelihood of thunderstorms wanes before the night begins, returning to a pattern of clear skies with a low around 76 degrees.
The brief respite from the dry heat could carry over into Tuesday, with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m. The rest of the day is anticipated to be mostly sunny, with temperatures soaring to near 97 degrees once more. As the week progresses, San Antonio residents can expect similar conditions: mostly sunny, stagnantly rising heat, and scarce chances for rainfall to temper the ardent embrace of the Texan sun.
