San Antonio wakes up cloudy and muggy this morning, with temperatures hovering near 72°F as a sharp cold front barrels toward the city. That front is expected to arrive in the mid- to late-morning hours on Saturday, April 18, bringing around a 50% chance of showers and scattered thunderstorms through the afternoon. Temperatures should top out near 76°F before sliding back into the upper 60s later, while outdoor plans contend with gusty winds and brief downpours through the midday and afternoon.
Afternoon Winds Crank Up
East-northeast winds of 5–20 mph will ramp up from late morning into the afternoon, with gusts potentially reaching 35 mph and turning unsecured tents, umbrellas, and lightweight patio furniture into problem children. Winds will swing around to the north-northeast tonight and stay breezy, with sustained speeds increasing to 15–20 mph and continued gusts. According to the National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio, gusts could approach wind-advisory levels in more exposed spots.
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