San Antonio started today under a gray, soupy sky as patchy fog and mist cut visibility in spots and kept early temperatures in the upper 60s. The low clouds are expected to thin by mid-morning, allowing mostly sunny skies to take over and setting the stage for a warm afternoon. Highs should land in the mid‑80s across most of the metro area with light winds through the day.
Foggy Morning, Sunny Afternoon
Forecasters expect the patchy fog to lift by around 9 a.m. Once it does, skies should clear out and temperatures will climb into the mid‑80s, with the afternoon high near 86°F and light north winds of about 0 to 5 mph. Attention then turns to Saturday, when a dryline and a reinforcing northerly surge are projected to drive humidity down into the teens and 20s and kick up breezy north winds. That combination could create near‑critical to possibly critical fire weather conditions across parts of South Central Texas. A Rangeland Fire Danger Statement will likely be issued later in the week and a Red Flag Warning is on the table if conditions trend even drier, according to the National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio.
Bexar County Burn Ban
The Bexar County Fire Marshal's office already has an outdoor burn ban in place countywide, which means open burning is off limits while the order is active. The restriction aims to cut down on the chance of brush fires as the area heads into a weekend of gusty and dry weather. Residents can find specific rules, details and any listed exceptions in the official notice from the Bexar County Fire Marshal.
What To Do
Drivers should plan for a slower commute while the morning fog lingers and switch to low‑beam headlights if visibility drops. Anyone with outdoor projects lined up for Saturday should hold off on any burning, clear out dry or flammable debris from around grills and vehicles, and secure loose patio furniture so it does not get tossed around by the wind. Before locking in weekend plans, keep an eye on updated forecasts and local alerts in case fire weather conditions ramp up.
