Texas humidity wraps around San Antonio this morning, and low clouds hang over I-10 and Loop 410 as temperatures sit in the lower 70s. A light southeast breeze keeps the air muggy, and spotty drizzle earlier has left a faint sheen on the pavement.
According to the National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio, highs surge to 85 degrees today with a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after midday. Winds from the southeast may gust to 25 mph, adding energy to any developing storms.
A brief lull arrives tonight, but storm chances return Thursday with highs climbing to 87 degrees. That early March warmth will feel more like late April. By Friday, rain chances increase to 60% as a stronger system approaches. Showers become likely Friday afternoon, and a few thunderstorms could produce heavy downpours. Plan extra time if traveling late Friday along Highway 281 or I-35.
Storm coverage expands into Saturday with a 70% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Rain chances peak again Saturday night near 80%, with cooler air filtering in by Sunday as highs ease into the upper 70s.
Early next week stays unsettled with scattered shower chances, but temperatures remain above normal, hovering in the lower 80s. A broader warming trend is expected through mid-March.
Remember, clocks spring ahead at 2 a.m. Sunday. We gain nearly 70 minutes of daylight this month. Are you ready for brighter evenings across South Texas?
Five Day Outlook for San Antonio, Texas:
Today: High 85, 40% chance of showers and storms.
Thursday: High 87, 30% chance of showers.
Friday: High 84, showers likely.
Saturday: High 84, storms likely.
Sunday: High 77, showers possible.
