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No one in the Miller Grove community was hurt as a result of Friday night’s storms, but multiple homes were heavily damaged. TEXAS, USA — Strong storms brought suspected tornados to north Texas Friday night, including to the tiny Dallas-area town of Miller Grove.  An older couple in that community was inside a maroon truck heading out to eat dinner when the twister hit. They are safe and uninjured, despite the dramatic visuals left in…

The National Weather Service said a strong cold front could bring severe thunderstorms and a low chance of a tornado to San Antonio on Friday, November 4. Bob Fogarty, a meteorologist for the NWS, told MySA that the front is likely to also bring hail to the area. Fogarty said the primary hazard will be damaging straight-line gusty winds, but large hail and perhaps an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out as of the morning…

The National Weather Service issued an updated forecast for the Bexar County and Texas Hill Country Regions Thursday afternoon, October 27. The slight risk of strong to severe storms, roughly 40%, has been expanded throughout most of the Hill Country. The biggest potential for severe weather will begin in the early morning hours of Friday, after 4 a.m. and lasting through 4 p.m., according to NWS. The I-35 corridor is expected to be hit with…

Severe storms that possibly included a tornado did damage across parts of Central Texas Monday night. David Kozlowski – http://dallasp/Getty Images Severe storms, which possibly included a tornado, damaged parts of Central Texas on Monday, October 24. While many areas of San Antonio didn’t experience a ton of rainfall, residents in Jarrell, which is about 12 miles north of Georgetown, are cleaning up after the thunderstorms roared through the city. According to a spokesperson with…

Update: 11:11 a.m. Monday, October 24: As parts of San Antonio already deal with light, rainy conditions Monday morning, the National Weather Service has added the possibility of hail and tornadoes hitting the area. An upper level low, cold front and moisture from Hurricane Roslyn will lead to the possibility of strong to severe storms late this afternoon and into tonight. The primary hazard will be strong winds but hail up to an inch in…

This closes the second Hurricane Katrina case for USAA.

click to enlarge Instagram / sanantoniozoo The San Antonio Zoo’s Disaster Response, Rescue, and Recovery team headed to Punta Gorda, Florida on Sunday. The San Antonio Zoo’s disaster response team hit the road Sunday to support Florida wildlife facilities damaged by Hurricane Ian, according to officials with the organization. Ian slammed into Southwest Florida as a category four storm last week, rendering barrier islands off the coast of Fort Myers “unrecognizable” and leaving at least…

The zoo is sending leadership, an electrician, a welder and additional multi-trade individuals Sye Bennefield Jr Oct. 2, 2022Updated: Oct. 2, 2022 9:14 a.m. The San Antonio Zoo is mobilizing a support unit Sunday morning to the main impact zones of Hurricane Ian in Punta Gorda, Florida Courtesy of the San Antonio Zoo In one more effort of kindness by the Alamo City, the San Antonio Zoo is extending a helping hand to our neighbors out…

The zoo is mobilizing a support unit to the main impact zone of Hurricane Ian in Punta Gorda, as part of the Zoological Disaster Response, Rescue, and Recovery. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Zoo is mobilizing a support unit Sunday morning to the main impact zone of Hurricane Ian in Punta Gorda, Florida, as part of the Zoological Disaster Response, Rescue, and Recovery (ZDR3).  The zoo is sending leadership, an electrician, a welder, and…

click to enlarge Twitter / Nicole Lauren Damage caused by Hurricane Ian in Fort Myers Beach, Florida. Following the destruction left behind by Hurricane Ian, the South Texas Blood and Tissue Center is collecting San Antonio blood donations to send to the Sunshine State. Around 2 million Florida customers are still without power as of Friday morning, and at least 12 people there are confirmed dead in the storm’s wake, according to NBC News. Although…

This week is National Diaper Needs Awareness Week and the largest diaper bank in San Antonio is asking for help. SAN ANTONIO — With recent inflation, there is a lot of focus on families with little ones who are struggling to survive.  This week is National Diaper Needs Awareness Week and the largest diaper bank in San Antonio is asking for help. The Texas Diaper Bank serves 75,000 Bexar County residents. They helped Houston during…

Andrea Canchola moved to Orlando from San Antonio a year ago to work at Disney. SAN ANTONIO — More than 1.8 million people are without power in Florida right now as Hurricane Ian slams the Florida coast. The powerful storm turned streets into rivers and is threatening catastrophic damage further inland as it inches closer to Orlando. That’s where Andrea Canchola, a San Antonio native, will ride out her first hurricane. As of Wednesday evening,…

Andrea Canchola moved to Orlando from San Antonio a year ago to work at Disney. SAN ANTONIO — More than 1.8 million people are without power in Florida right now as Hurricane Ian slams the Florida coast. The powerful storm turned streets into rivers and is threatening catastrophic damage further inland as it inches closer to Orlando. That’s where Andrea Canchola, a San Antonio native, will ride out her first hurricane. As of Wednesday evening,…

Crews from CPS Energy will leave San Antonio to respond, while the Salvation Army is on standby. SAN ANTONIO — Hurricane Ian is growing in strength as it pushes closer to Florida’s west coast and the race to prepare for the storm is underway. Here in San Antonio, organizations are also answering the call for help. Crews from CPS Energy will be sending 35 employees to join other energy workers from across the county to…

Hurricane Ian has grown to a monstrous storm as it barrels toward Florida’s southern coast. Conditions there are rapidly deteriorating. The latest reports from the National Hurricane Center show the Category 4 storm has shifted to make landfall near Fort Myers late Wednesday afternoon, September 28. At last check, wind speeds are up to 155 mph, nearing Category 5 strength, according to the Associated Press.  Folks are already seeing the effects of the storm as…