SAN ANTONIO — The path of totality is set. The right pair of glasses have been secured to witness a spectacular astronomical event.
But how clear will the skies be on the afternoon of April 8, when the Great American Eclipse darkens South Texas?
Unfortunately cloud cover will be around at 1:33 p.m. CT, when the window of totality is set to begin in the Hill Country areas providing prime eclipse viewing, the KENS 5 forecast shows the region could see some overcast weather around 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Not only that, but Monday is expected to bring a 40% chance of showers to the San Antonio area after plenty of expected sunshine the week prior.
Currently we have chance of severe weather Monday, with San Antonio designated a level 2 out of 5, which means the potential for damaging winds and hail as the main hazards. But don't let that damper your eclipse preparations: Some of the heavier rain may not start until late evening after the eclipse, though there's still a chance for earlier precipitation.
Our ability to clearly see the eclipse in South Texas depends on the type of cloud coverage we get Monday. If we get more high clouds, the shape of the sun will remain visible. But a mixture of low cloud coverage with high clouds means more of our view could be blocked.
But remember: Even if the sky is cloudy, we will still experience a nighttime-like darkness since the sun will be 100% covered by the moon during totality. It will still be an amazing experience.
Temperature-wise, Monday will be pleasant with an afternoon high of 81 degrees.
We'll continue to update this story with the latest forecast outlook ahead of the highly anticipated eclipse.
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