San Antonio braces for severe storms, residents warned of hail, winds and flash flooding
San Antonio residents are on high alert as severe storms threaten the area with large hail, gusty winds and flash flooding. The National Weather Service has issued multiple warnings including a tornado watch. Storms are expected to intensify after 7 p.m. across Bexar County and nearby regions through early Tuesday morning, May 27
Lightning cracks over San Antonio as severe storms roll into the metro area, bringing large hail, gusty winds and street flooding threats late Monday (Donavan Barrier /La Porte County Herald-Dispatch via AP)
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A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for northwestern Bexar County, east central Bandera County, southwestern Kendall County and southwestern Comal County until 10:30 p.m. Meanwhile, the National Weather Service has also issued a Flood Warning until 3:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 27, for Bexar County, southeastern Comal County, Guadalupe County and south central Hays.Storms are expected to fire along an outflow boundary moving across the Hill Country, then push into the San Antonio metro area after 7 p.m. Forecasters say these storms will bring threats of large hail, potentially the size of tennis balls or larger, gusty winds and the slight possibility of a tornado.Also read: Severe Midwest weather, including a tornado, leaves at least 14 dead in Kentucky; 7 dead in Missouri A tornado watch is currently in place, which means meteorologists are closely monitoring the atmosphere for the development of rotating storms. It is not yet confirmed that a tornado will form, but residents should remain on alert. A warning, on the other hand, means a tornado has been sighted or indicated by radar and residents must take shelter immediately.With rainfall coming in fast bursts, forecasters warn of possible street flooding especially in low-lying areas. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and power lines, increasing the chance of outages across San Antonio and surrounding counties.The overnight storm threat is expected to taper off after 2 a.m., giving way to a drier Tuesday morning. However, a weak frontal boundary and multiple outflow boundaries will continue to generate instability in the atmosphere throughout the week. Daily rain chances sit at 30 to 40 per cent through Thursday, though forecasters caution that not every neighborhood will see rain each day.By the weekend, the weather is forecast to turn drier and cooler, providing temporary relief from this week's stormy conditions.Also read: Memorial Day 2025 weekend USA weather forecast: Location wise snow, rainfall details are out Residents are encouraged to monitor live Doppler radar and keep emergency kits ready. For real-time updates, locals can download the KSAT Weather Authority app or visit KSAT Connect to share weather images and check forecasts from local meteorologists.
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