Texas – Thick clouds hang low over San Antonio, and the air feels heavy, signaling storms are building and ready to break.
According to the National Weather Service, rain and thunderstorm chances increase to 70% by Friday afternoon, with storms developing after 1 p.m. Lightning, brief downpours, and gusty winds could quickly impact travel across I-35 and Loop 410.
Across San Antonio, Austin, and surrounding Hill Country communities, roads may turn slick within minutes of rainfall. Visibility can drop fast during heavier bursts. Plan extra time for afternoon and evening travel.
Today brings a warm push, with highs near 81°F under mostly cloudy skies. That warmth feeds instability, helping storms strengthen as moisture builds from the Gulf.
Friday evening keeps the pattern active, though storm chances ease slightly to around 20%. Breaks in rain will be short-lived as clouds linger.
Saturday brings another round, with a 40% chance of storms during the afternoon and highs climbing to 82°F. Some storms could produce brief heavy rain and lightning.
Sunday continues unsettled, with a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Expect slower travel and wet pavement through much of the day.
Early next week stays active. Rain and storm chances return Monday night into Tuesday, with additional rounds possible midweek. Meteorologists now tracking a prolonged spring storm pattern across Central Texas.
Longer-range signals point to warmer-than-normal temperatures building late next week, hinting at early summer heat returning across the region.
Five Day Forecast for Austin–San Antonio, TX:
Friday: Showers and storms likely, high near 80°F
Saturday: Chance of storms, high near 82°F
Sunday: Chance of storms, high near 81°F
Monday: Mostly cloudy, high near 84°F
Tuesday: Chance of storms, high near 82°F
