Thursday Morning Storms Expected in South Texas, Temperatures to Warm Up Soon After

A weather system sweeping across Texas will bring widespread showers and thunderstorms to South Texas on Thursday morning. These storms, while typical of spring, are expected to bring hail, strong winds, and potential severe weather to the region. The storms are connected to a Pacific cold front and are likely to bring a dramatic change in weather as they move eastward.

Storms Across South Texas

The storms that developed overnight will continue to move across the state and hit South Texas during the early to mid-morning hours. As the Pacific cold front makes its way toward San Antonio, it will trigger scattered showers and weak storms. However, stronger storms are expected to hit areas north of the city, extending from the Hill Country to parts of Central and North Texas. These stronger storms could produce large hail, damaging winds, and even pose a small tornado risk.

The National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center has highlighted much of the Interstate 35 corridor, from Austin to Dallas-Fort Worth, as having the lowest risk of severe storms. However, Southeast Texas, near the Louisiana border, is facing a higher risk of severe weather, with isolated thunderstorms capable of causing damage.

San Antonio’s storm chances are highest between 4 a.m. and 9 a.m. when the Pacific cold front moves through. A few storms could reach severe levels in Bexar County, with gusty winds, frequent lightning, and small hail. Still, most storms will remain below severe thresholds.

Storm Timing and Impact

After 9 a.m., rain chances in South Texas will rapidly decrease as the storm line moves eastward. The National Weather Service predicts that while rainfall totals across South Texas will remain light, some areas in Bexar County could receive between a quarter-inch and half-inch of rain. Certain northern parts of San Antonio could see up to an inch of rainfall, but widespread heavy rainfall is not expected.

Rain chances will continue to decrease throughout the day, with the threat of severe storms shifting to East Texas by the afternoon and early evening.

Drying Out and Warming Up

While the cold front won’t drastically lower temperatures in South Texas, it will bring much-needed dry air to the region. By Thursday afternoon, expect sunny skies and warmer temperatures. In San Antonio, the temperature is forecast to rise to the upper 60s by noon and then into the low 70s by the afternoon. As the evening approaches, temperatures will dip back into the 60s, but overall, the weather will be pleasant for outdoor activities.

Looking Ahead to the Weekend

The warm weather is expected to continue through the weekend, with mild mornings and sunny afternoons. On Friday, early morning temperatures will be in the mid-40s, but by the afternoon, temperatures will reach the low 70s with light north winds at 5 to 10 mph.

For those with weekend plans, the forecast looks promising. Saturday will start off chilly, but temperatures will warm up to the low 70s in the afternoon. Sunday will be even warmer, with temperatures reaching the mid-to-upper 70s.

Early Next Week

Next week will start with some of the warmest temperatures in the coming days. Monday is expected to reach at least the upper 70s, with some areas possibly hitting the low 80s. The sunshine will be abundant, making it an excellent day for outdoor activities.

A cold front is forecast to move into the region by Tuesday, but the timing and strength of the front are still uncertain, so it’s best to keep an eye on future weather updates for any changes.

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