Severe storms are expected in the Texas Hill City of San Antonio

Although we may not have seen as much rain as we would have liked at the start of the week, rest assured there will likely be more to come. The National Weather Service expects scattered storms across parts of south-central Texas with severe weather possible on Friday, September 15, according to an NWS situation report.

For those heading to work this morning, there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning hours before giving way to more opportunities in the afternoon. Friday afternoon brings a possible chance of showers and thunderstorms with temperatures high in the 90s before dropping into the upper 80s. There is also a 70% chance of rain during the day and a 50% chance of rain in the evening. The evening hours bring more chances of rain and thunderstorms, according to area forecasts.

Scattered thunderstorms expected could bring severe weather to the Hill Country, the I-35 corridor, along with the Edwards Plateau, the Coastal Plains, and later the Rio Grande Valley. A few of these storms have the potential to produce damaging wind gusts and large hail. Those in the path of storms can also experience cloud-to-ground lightning and isolated flooding. The San Antonio area is at a Level 1 out of 5 severe weather risk and up to an inch of rain is expected. The strongest of these storms could hit the area between 3 and 7 p.m., according to the situation report.

While there are chances of rain and thunderstorms continuing into the weekend, rain will taper off on Saturday, September 16. On Saturday, San Antonio residents could see chances for showers and thunderstorms with a 50% chance of rain with highs in the upper 80s. . The chance of rain falling again in the evening drops to 40%, according to region forecasts.

Before hot and dry conditions return next week, Sunday, September 17, brings a chance of rain and thunderstorms in the morning, with highs in the lower 90s. Forecasts for the area forecast 30% rain on Sunday. San Antonio residents could see some persistent rain early next week, but the weather will be mostly dry, according to the NWS.