SAN ANTONIO – An unseasonably hot and humid afternoon is in store Thursday, but changes are on the horizon following a cool front that moves in Thursday night.
Here’s what you need to know:
KEY POINTS
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Hot and humid Thursday: highs in the low 90s, feeling like 100 degrees in spots
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An isolated strong/severe storm not off the table Thursday evening
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Cool front arrives Thursday night
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Cooler Friday as slightly drier air filters in; an isolated shower is possible
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Few sprinkles or a shower Saturday, then a slightly better chance (~40%) for a few showers or a storm on Mother’s Day
Thursday (May 9)
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Hot and humid
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Highs in the low 90s in San Antonio, even hotter out west
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Heat indices near 100 degrees in spots (stay hydrated!)
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An isolated storm possible Thursday evening ahead of the cool front
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Should a storm develop, coverage would be low, but it could be strong or severe with hail and gusty winds being the main concerns
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Cool front arrives Thursday night, sending cooler and drier air in for the next few days
Friday (May 10)
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Not as hot with highs in the mid-80s
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Mostly cloudy skies
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Slightly drier air filters in throughout the day
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An isolated shower or two possible, most miss out
Saturday (May 11)
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Cooler with highs near 80 degrees
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Mostly cloudy with drier air
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A few sprinkles or an isolated shower possible
Mother’s Day (May 12)
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Cloudy and damp at times
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Highs in the upper 70s/near 80 degrees
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A few showers or a storm possible
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Not a washout, but it wouldn’t hurt to keep the umbrella handy if you have any plans with mom!