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San Antonio Under Tornado Warning: "TAKE COVER NOW!"
27 May
Summary
- Tornado and flash flood warnings issued for San Antonio area.
- Residents urged to seek immediate shelter in sturdy buildings.
- Storms pose a threat of tornadoes and widespread wind damage.
Tornado and flash flood warnings were issued for the greater San Antonio area on Tuesday night, May 26. Just before 10 p.m., the National Weather Service's Austin/San Antonio office issued a tornado warning for several areas, including Schertz, Universal City, and Converse, effective until 10:30 p.m.
The alert strongly advised residents to "TAKE COVER NOW!" recommending a move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building, away from windows. The National Weather Service highlighted the difficulty of spotting tornadoes at night and warned against waiting to see or hear them.
Minutes later, a flash flood warning was issued for San Antonio, Universal City, and Converse, lasting until Wednesday, May 27, at 1:15 a.m. The approaching storms were identified as being capable of producing tornadoes and widespread significant wind damage.
