It’s been quite the stormy May in San Antonio. Officially, the city has recorded 4.06 inches of rain this month, on track to be well above the climate-normal. The South Side has been even more active, with Stinson Municipal Airport measuring 6.36 inches of rainfall this month.
Another round of heavy rainfall is possible heading into Saturday. A flood watch is in effect across much of South-Central Texas, including San Antonio, Austin, and the Hill Country. However, this will not be an all-day rain event, as we will likely see extended breaks without rainfall. Here’s a look at when thunderstorms are most likely to develop.
Saturday’s forecast
Through the first part of the day, rain chances in San Antonio will actually be on the low side, with just a 30% chance of showers and storms through noon. Temperatures will sit in the 70s throughout the morning, with cloudy and humid weather also expected.
By the afternoon, storm chances will start to increase more substantially as widely scattered thunderstorms develop across central and southern parts of the state. San Antonio’s best chances of rain will come after 3 p.m., with overall odds of measurable rainfall rising to around 60% to 70%…