LIVE RADAR: Dodging downpours during Monday afternoon’s commute

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FORECAST HIGHLIGHTS

• UNTIL SUNSET: Few downpours with heavy rain/lightning for some

• DAILY AFTERNOON RAIN CHANCE: 20%-30% from 2 pm to 7 pm each day

• SAHARAN DUST: It’s arrived, stays with us through Wednesday

• 4TH FORECAST: Mainly hot & humid

FORECAST

THROUGH SUNSET

Tropical energy is moving through South Central Texas, bringing a few downpours. While no hail or major flooding issues are expected, the spotty rain is moving through during the evening commute. That means there will be ponding on the roads. If you happen to get a downpour, expect brief but heavy rain.

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SPOTTY RAINFALL THIS WEEK

Rain chances today sit at 20-30% and that’ll be mainly during the afternoon. It won’t be for everyone, but a quick 0.50″ or more is not off the table. Otherwise, we’ll see partly cloudy skies and highs in the low-90s. This type pattern is expected through Thursday.

DUSTY SKIES

As promised, the Saharan dust is arriving to the area. It’s not terribly thick and keep in mind that most of the dust is suspended high in the atmosphere above us. Meaning, we’re really not breathing in a ton of dust down here. Still, it could affect a small part of the population. Expect the dust to exit the area by Wednesday.

INDEPENDENCE DAY

Planning a July 4th celebration? Most of Texas, including San Antonio, is expected to be hot and humid. San Antonio’s high is forecast at 95 degrees.

There’s just a 20 percent chance of an afternoon downpour, but any rain should end before fireworks begin after sunset.

No weather-related interruptions are expected for evening celebrations or firework displays.

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