Amid heat advisories and triple-digit heat indices in Central Texas this week, the latter half could provide a bit of relief courtesy of a couple of potential rain showers.
The National Weather Service’s Austin and San Antonio office issued its area forecast discussion Tuesday morning, September 15, outlining hot, breezy conditions in both the Alamo City and Texas capital area, with heat index values inching closer to the 108° to 110° range. However, officials stressed the possibility of the region breaking free from its heat advisory streak on Wednesday, September 16 —and maybe bringing some rain afterward.
NWS’ long-term forecast discussion noted westward-moving atmospheric pressure that is expected to travel over South Central Texas on Thursday, September 17. As a result, NWS meteorologists are forecasting higher chances of rain on Thursday, particularly in the evening…