Storms begin to move through South Texas; severe weather possible for San Antonio

Storms begin to move through South Texas; severe weather possible for San Antonio

Follow KENS 5 on air and online for breaking severe weather coverage. Get the KENS 5 app for alerts when severe weather threatens South Texas. SAN ANTONIO — A level 2 of 5 risk for severe weather is in place for most of south-central Texas, including San Antonio, as storms start to move through the region, according to the National Weather Service.  A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in place until 9:15 p.m. for Maverick County.  Severe…

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As hurricane season approaches, Fort Bend County urges residents to begin preparing

As hurricane season approaches, Fort Bend County urges residents to begin preparing

FILE: Major evacuation during Hurricane Harvey. Hurricane season is quickly approaching, officially beginning June 1 and continuing until the end of November. According to local officials, the time to start preparing is now. The frequency and damage incurred by natural disasters has been at an all-time high in recent years. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 2020 set the record for the most natural disasters in the U.S. with $1 billion or more…

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Four drive-by shootings in less than two weeks leave northeast Austin homes damaged, neighbors calling for help

Four drive-by shootings in less than two weeks leave northeast Austin homes damaged, neighbors calling for help

Neighbors said no one has been injured, but it’s just a matter of time. AUSTIN, Texas — Neighbors in northeast Austin are calling for more police to patrol their street after four drive-by shootings damaged multiple homes in less than two weeks. After 30 years of living on Tuffit Lane, Joe Ayers said he went from leaving his door open to keeping his gun close. “It’s intensified badly,” Ayers said. Ayers said for the past year,…

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Four drive-by shootings in less than two weeks leave NE Austin homes damaged, neighbors calling for help

Four drive-by shootings in less than two weeks leave NE Austin homes damaged, neighbors calling for help

Neighbors said no one has been injured but it’s just a matter of time. AUSTIN, Texas — Neighbors in northeast Austin are calling for more police to patrol their street after four drive-by shootings damaged multiple homes in less than two weeks. After 30 years of living on Tuffit Lane, Joe Ayers said he went from leaving his door open to keeping his gun close. “It’s intensified badly,” said Ayers. Ayers said for the past…

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KHOU 11 Weather Team meets with Hurricane Hunters ahead of hurricane season

KHOU 11 Weather Team meets with Hurricane Hunters ahead of hurricane season

Hurricane season begins June 1st. HOUSTON — The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and its Air Force Reconnaissance wing, the crew that operates the Hurricane Hunter Aircraft, set up shop at Houston’s Ellington Field Monday to kick off Hurricane Preparedness Week.  The forecasters were in Houston for the start of their five-day tour of Gulf Coast cities.  The entire KHOU 11 Weather Team was there to meet with the team of experts, which also included…

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Viewers send photos, videos of hail and lightning as severe thunderstorms roll through San Antonio

Viewers send photos, videos of hail and lightning as severe thunderstorms roll through San Antonio

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect for parts of Bexar and surrounding counties until 9 p.m. Friday. SAN ANTONIO — A line of severe thunderstorms moved through the San Antonio area Friday night, bringing large hail and strong winds on the last Friday of Fiesta.  A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect for parts of Bexar and surrounding counties until 9 p.m. Friday, elevating the danger potential for anyone at Fiesta events in the evening. …

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