Author: WeatherPreppers

The alert advised those in the San Antonio-area city to “TAKE COVER NOW” and “find shelter now” just after midnight on Thursday, June 12. That same alert was also issued for multiple cities in the area, including Helotes, Hill Country Village and Castle Hills. When a tornado warning is issued, it indicates that a funnel has been sighted or detected by weather radar, according to NWS. In the alert, the NWS advised residents to seek shelter in…

Update on June 12 at 11:39 a.m.: Two lanes remain blocked on I-10 West near Culebra Road due to high water, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. This was first reported at 4:44 a.m., but the lanes are still blocked. The entrance ramp onto I-35 South at San Pedro Avenue is closed, but the other five lanes, along with the shoulder, have been cleared. All three main lanes and both shoulders of I-35 South at Salado…

Update on June 12 at 10:45 a.m.: San Antonio Fire Department has raised the death toll from raging flood waters to four. According to an SAFD spokesperson, at least four people have been confirmed dead. That is an increase from the two people who were reported dead earlier Thursday morning. The names of the victims have not been released.  Original story:  Record rainfall abruptly hit San Antonio bringing about dangerous and deadly road conditions. On…

A tornado briefly touched down in southern Hays County at 1:20 a.m. on Thursday, June 12, with radar data showing it made contact on the southern edge of Wimberley. It was reportedly on the ground for about five to 10 minutes. The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for Hays County around 1 a.m. Thursday, covering San Marcos, Kyle, and areas near Wimberley. According to CBS Austin, the storm left behind a trail of…

Summer learning sessions and meal programs face disruptions due to storms in South Texas. SAN ANTONIO — Some summer learning sessions and summer meal programs are either canceled or delayed Thursday morning after storms moved through the area. Showers and storms are sweeping through South Texas Thursday morning, bringing potentially damaging wind gusts and hail to the area. This comes after storms also hit the Alamo City early Wednesday morning, and parts of town saw…

Heavy rain and storms trap drivers in high water on San Antonio’s northeast side Thursday morning. SAN ANTONIO — Drivers are getting stuck in dangerous high water at Thousand Oaks and Wetmore on the northeast side of San Antonio Thursday morning after heavy rain and storms throughout the early morning hours.  Showers and storms are sweeping through South Texas Thursday morning, bringing potentially damaging wind gusts and hail to the area. This comes after storms…

Stay updated with the KENS 5 Weather Team on this severe weather development and how it impacts you. SAN ANTONIO — IMPACT DAYS: Wednesday, June 11 and Thursday, June 12 Reason: Heavy rain is possible with localized flooding, severe thunderstorms with hail up to the size of quarters and wind gusts up to 60 mph. The breakdown Two weeks after San Antonio’s wettest stretch of the year, storm clouds are gathering and letting loose over the region…

Stay updated with the KENS 5 Weather Team on this severe weather development and how it impacts you. SAN ANTONIO — IMPACT DAYS: Wednesday, June 11 and Thursday, June 12 Reason: Heavy rain is possible with localized flooding, severe thunderstorms with hail up to the size of quarters and wind gusts up to 60 mph. The breakdown Two weeks after San Antonio’s wettest stretch of the year, storm clouds are gathering and letting loose over the region…

The mayor of Sabinal has decided that “extraordinary measures” must be taken to assist people and property affected. SABINAL, Texas — A declaration of disaster has been issued for the cty of Sabinal, the city says. According to a Facebook post, the city located in Uvalde County suffered severe damage, injury or loss of property as a result of wind, rain and possible tornado damage. Mayor Erik Gomez has decided that “extraordinary measures” must be…