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San Antonio Under Tornado Warning: Seek Shelter Now!
27 May
Summary
- Tornado warning issued for Bexar County until 10:30 p.m.
- Large hail and damaging winds are primary concerns.
- Flood watch remains in effect through Wednesday morning.
Residents in Bexar County, including San Antonio, were subject to a tornado warning that concluded at 10:30 p.m. The alert urged immediate shelter due to severe weather moving across South Central Texas. Large hail and damaging winds were identified as the primary threats, with the area under a Level 1 to 2 severe storm outlook.
A severe thunderstorm watch was also in effect for a broader region, encompassing parts of Atascosa County and extending west to Val Verde County. This watch indicated that conditions remained favorable for hail and wind-related storm damage even after the tornado warning expired. Authorities advised preparedness for renewed severe weather.
Furthermore, a Flood Watch was established and remained in effect through Wednesday morning for San Antonio and the Hill Country. Forecasts predicted chances of rain throughout the week, with a 30% chance on Tuesday afternoon and an 80% chance at night, continuing into Wednesday with a 40% chance. Thursday was expected to be partly sunny with a 20% chance of rain.
