National Weather Service

Heat advisory possible for Sunday and Monday

The National Weather Service says it plans to hire more than 100 additional staff members. The move follows complaints and concerns after the Trump administration eliminated more than 500 positions.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration houses key groups like the National Weather Service. Experts warn the consequences of employee cuts could be drastic.

Last week’s storm resulted in winds that got up to 100 mph, and was classified a derecho.

The National Weather Service reported on Wednesday that it still expected cloudy conditions during the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8. It forecasted a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a high near 83.

Joint Base San Antonio reported a very weak tornado briefly touched down at Fort Sam Houston around 8 a.m. Thursday.

Radar and other data indicated that the meteoroid broke apart in the atmosphere, and some fragments reached the ground.

A cold front will trigger showers in the area.

A fast-moving cold front is expected to collide with the remnants of Hurricane Roslyn over South Texas and the Hill Country late Monday afternoon and evening.

The National Weather Service reports there is a good chance of on-again, off-again showers through Wednesday as another cold front pushes into the area from the west.