A Weak Atmospheric Disturbance Brings Rain and Heat to South Texas A weak atmospheric disturbance has formed in the western Gulf of Mexico, moving northward and bringing scattered showers and storms into South Texas on Friday and into the weekend. This system will introduce more moisture-rich air into the region, resulting in tropical downpours from late Friday through Saturday. While San Antonio remains in a prolonged dry streak, the approaching weather pattern may offer the city its best rain chances in weeks. From April 1 through June 20, San Antonio recorded 19.84 inches of rainfall, more than double the average total of 8.74 inches for that period. Since then, no measurable rainfall has been recorded, extending the city’s dry streak to 18 consecutive days as of Wednesday. The extended drought has led to elevated temperatures and humidity levels, creating uncomfortable conditions for residents. Weather forecasts indicate that the dry spell will persist through Thursday, with temperatures hovering in the mid- to upper 70s under mostly sunny skies. By midday, temperatures are expected to rise quickly into the mid-80s, with the heat index pushing “feels like” temperatures to near 100 degrees. Elevated humidity will continue to amplify the perceived warmth, making the heat feel even more intense. As the atmospheric disturbance moves north, scattered showers and storms are anticipated along the Texas coast during the afternoon, particularly from Brownsville to Corpus Christi. However, San Antonio is expected to remain dry and sunny throughout the day. The heat index will remain near or slightly above 100 degrees through the evening, with temperatures dropping into the upper 80s only after 8 p.m. Breezy winds, with gusts up to 20 mph, are also expected.#texas #san_antonio #gulf_of_mexico #corpus_christi #brownsville
