As rain continues to drench San Antonio, the city faces challenges in evening travel. Motorists are advised to drive carefully and allow extra time to reach their destinations. Meteorologist Mia Montgomery emphasizes the importance of safety during this wet weather, especially as temperatures drop into the mid-30s.
Looking ahead to Friday, expect a significant shift as the rain tapers off and a cold front moves in. Gusty winds, reaching up to 30 miles per hour, will create a chilly morning for commuters. Dress warmly and prepare for wind chill values that could plummet into the 20s, particularly in elevated areas.
The weekend promises a welcome change with clear skies and rising temperatures. After potential frost on Saturday morning, conditions will improve, leading to highs in the 50s and 60s. With plenty of sunshine ahead, residents can look forward to more pleasant weather for outdoor activities.
San Antonio, Texas - Good Thursday evening, this is Meteorologist Mia Montgomery with your latest weather authority update. A steady blanket of rain continues to sweep across South Central Texas, creating a soggy scenario for the evening commute. If you have plans tonight, ensure you allocate extra time for safe travel. The temperatures this evening will hover in the mid to upper 30s, and we advise everyone to take it easy on the road. As we move into Friday morning, the rain is expected to ease, giving way to a drier, windy, and colder day with gusts up to 30 miles per hour in some areas. While the rain will taper off from west to east tonight, expect temperatures to drop significantly, with wind chill values potentially falling into the 20s, particularly in the Hill Country. For the morning commute tomorrow, remember to bundle up due to a brief light freeze across the Hill Country, with temperatures nearing the freezing mark. Looking at Friday's forecast, we'll see residual cloud cover throughout most of the day, but there will be some breaks of sunshine, especially by afternoon. This could help boost high temperatures to the mid-40s, about 10 degrees warmer than today. Winds will begin to calm down overnight Friday, but there is still a risk of a hard freeze Saturday morning, so ensure any freeze preparations are still in place. As the weekend approaches, plenty of sunshine will return, leading to a gradual increase in temperatures, reaching the 50s and 60s. Next week looks promising with a continued trend towards warmer and drier conditions. Stay safe and stay warm until then!
