Scattered heavy rain and gusty winds possible Thursday | Weather Impact Alert

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BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — IMPACT DAYS: Thursday, Aug. 21

Reason: Heavy rain, localized flooding and gusty winds possible in areas of the San Antonio region. 

The breakdown

There is a possibility of heavy rains and gusty winds in certain parts of Bexar County and the western Hill Country on Thursday, so the KENS 5 Weather Team has called for a Weather Impact Alert Day for August 21. 

There is also a marginal risk for excessive rain that may cause localized flooding. Friday there is a 40% chance of rain, but we will monitor to see if the showers will be heavy or excessive. 

Day-by-day forecast

Monday night: Low of 77 degrees. Mostly clear conditions and calm winds. 

Tuesday: Low 78, high 98. A 40% chance of showers and storms after 1 p.m. in the South Texas region. Mostly sunny and hot, with the “feels-like” temperature potentially reached 103. 

Wednesday: Low 77, high 98. Another hot and sunny day in the San Antonio area, with heat index values potentially reaching 105. Calm winds at 5 mph, 30% chance of rain. 

Thursday: Low 78, high 95. A 50% chance of rain on this day, including potential showers before 10 a.m. and possible storms in the afternoon. Mostly sunny conditions. 

Friday: Low 77, high 94. The mercury dips ever so slightly to end the week, to go along with a 60% chance of rain. Showers likely after 1 p.m. A 40% chance of precipitation. 

Saturday: Low 76, high 94. Mostly sunny conditions, but also a 30% chance of showers and storms in the afternoon. 

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