San Antonio woke up to another wall of humidity this morning, with mostly cloudy skies, temperatures in the upper 70s and that heavy, sticky feel that does not let up. The long run of storms that drenched parts of the Hill Country earlier this week has eased locally, but runoff and rising rivers are still sliding downstream. Expect a hot afternoon, with a high near 94°F and a heat index around 100 to 101°F. South to south-southeast winds will pick up to about 10 mph with gusts near 20 mph. Even under quieter skies, low-water crossings and flooded roads remain dangerous.
Floodwaters Still Moving Downstream
The worst of the heavy rain and flash flood threat has mostly shifted away from South Central Texas, but the river response is lagging behind the storms. The National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio reports that rises will continue to move down the Nueces, Frio, San Antonio, Llano and Rio Grande basins. Some rivers could stay elevated into early next week. Forecasters are urging residents to steer clear of flooded areas and never drive into standing water. Local emergency managers are still watching downstream impacts and road closures as the flood wave travels away from the Hill Country.
Afternoon Heat And Gusty SSE Winds
Highs this afternoon are expected to top out near 94°F, with heat index values around 100 to 101°F making the midafternoon hours feel even more oppressive. Southerly to south-southeast winds near 5 to 10 mph will occasionally gust up to roughly 20 mph. That breeze may help a bit, but it will not erase the mugginess. Overnight, temperatures only slip into the mid-70s, so evening plans will stay warm and sticky.
Commute And Outdoor Tips
On the roads, go slow around any standing water and do not try to cross flooded low-water crossings or submerged streets. Even a shallow sheet of water can hide deep potholes or have enough current to nudge a vehicle off the pavement. If you have weekend outdoor plans, expect mostly dry skies but soggy, muddy ground in low-lying parks and along trails. Bring extra water, look for shade during the hottest part of the day and move strenuous activities to the cooler hours if you can. For context on how we got here, including this week’s storms and the earlier flood watch, see our storm watch as days of heavy rain bear down.
Weekend Outlook
Looking ahead, dry and hot conditions are expected to rule into next week, with highs generally in the mid-90s and little chance for organized rain across the local area. The pattern could nudge daytime highs toward the upper 90s by midweek, although current forecasts keep heat index values below official heat advisory levels. If you live near creeks and rivers, keep checking updated river statements. Conditions will continue to evolve as the floodwaters move downstream.
