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Flash flood warning issued as powerful storms batter San Antonio

Posted on May 28, 2025May 28, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

As strong storms struck San Antonio in the early morning hours on Wednesday, May 28, the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a weather alert for the area. From now until 9 a.m., San Antonio is under a flash flood warning. Many folks may have received an alert on their phones regarding the weather situation described as “life-threatening.” “This is dangerous and life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are fleeing an area subject to…

KENS 5 viewers share video showing heavy rain and localized flooding in San Antonio

Posted on May 28, 2025May 28, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

SAN ANTONIO — Heavy rains moved through the San Antonio area early Wednesday morning causing high water in a lot of places across the city notorious for flooding. KENS 5 viewers shared videos and photos showing the raging water that covered area roads in low water crossings. Hannah Snyder shared this video showing her street, Cypress Hollow off Henderson Pass, with the street covered in water and the drainage ditch filling up. The water was…

'It does affect what we do deeply' | Magnolia nonprofit races to restore therapy programs after storm damage

Posted on May 28, 2025May 28, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

A storm has damaged Inspiration Ranch, impacting their therapy programs for people with special needs. MONTGOMERY, Texas — A Magnolia nonprofit that supports people with special needs and trauma is recovering after storms swept through the area. The organization is working to clean up so it can continue its summer services. Inspiration Ranch is known for its equine-assisted therapy programs for adults and children with special needs and trauma. However, in recent days, high winds…

San Antonio residents capture dramatic hail and flash floods during Monday night storms

Posted on May 28, 2025May 28, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

KENS 5 viewers captured dramatic storm footage with hail and flooding across Bexar County and the Hill Country. SAN ANTONIO — Many of our KENS 5 viewers had their phones out as Monday night’s severe weather pushed through South Texas. We combed through many submissions to include in our shows. Mariel Allardyce provided this picture of hail from the far west side. The city’s northwest side also got some golf ball-sized hail according to Jaime…

After years of flooding, Round Rock residents hopeful as new dam nears completion

Posted on May 27, 2025May 28, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

“Every time it rains, we tense up and start watching the yard to see how high the water gets,” one resident said. ROUND ROCK, Texas — Flood-prone neighborhoods in Round Rock are set to receive much-needed protection as a major dam project along Lake Creek nears completion. According to the city, the dam is expected to provide flood relief for more than 1,000 homes in the area, addressing long-standing concerns from residents who have endured…

With hurricane season days away, recent storms in the Houston area show why preparation matters

Posted on May 27, 2025May 27, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Entergy Texas conducts a full-scale response drill as hurricane season looms, aiming to ensure power stability after Houston’s recent storm outages. THE WOODLANDS, Texas — As hurricane season approaches, Entergy Texas is taking no chances, running a full-scale response drill on Tuesday to make sure crews are ready. The timing couldn’t be better after overnight’s strong storms knocked out power across parts of Houston. Monday night storms brought strong winds, resulting in damage, including a…

Lemon-sized hail rains down on Texas Hill Country as severe weather continues

Posted on May 27, 2025May 27, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

While the thunderstorms that rolled through the region Monday evening didn’t produce a funnel-shaped cloud, they did produce hail, lightning shows and some flooding that made for a wild end to the Memorial Day weekend for residents in Gillespie and Kendall counties. The area is facing a severe thunderstorm threat again on Tuesday, May 27. One of the biggest concerns from these storms is their potential to produce hail capable of causing property damage. On Monday…

How Texas is preparing for possible severe weather across the state

Posted on May 26, 2025May 26, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Gov. Abbott directed the state’s emergency management to activate emergency response resources. AUSTIN, Texas — With severe weather expected to sweep across parts of Texas this week, Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources in preparation for severe storms and flooding. “Texas stands ready to deploy all necessary resources to support Texans as severe storms move across our state that will bring potential flash…

Gov. Abbott directs emergency managers to get resources ready for possible severe weather

Posted on May 26, 2025May 26, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Austin area faces tornado, thunderstorm risk Monday afternoon and evening

Posted on May 26, 2025May 26, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for the Austin area until 10 p.m. The watch includes Travis, Hays, Burnet, Comal and several other counties in Central Texas. A tornado watch is in place from Central into South-Central Texas through 10 pm. This includes Austin and San Antonio. A couple of tornadoes are possible, along with scattered large to very large hail, scattered damaging wind gusts of 60-70+ mph. #txwx pic.twitter.com/qoE7EctMGz — NWS…

Forecast: Tornado Watch issued ahead of evening storms Memorial Day

Posted on May 26, 2025May 26, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Here are the latest updates from the KVUE Weather Impact Team. Author: Jordan Darensbourg, Hunter Williams, Grace Thornton Published: 11:46 AM CST March 6, 2019 Updated: 2:55 PM CDT May 26, 2025 AUSTIN, Texas — *A Tornado Watch has been issued for Mason, Llano, Gillespie, Burnet, Blanco, Hays, and Travis County until 10 p.m. Monday evening* After a hot but quiet start to the long weekend, the weather pattern will become much more active for…

Tornado watch triggered for San Antonio as severe storms arrive within hours

Posted on May 26, 2025May 28, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Update: 2:45 p.m. on Monday, May 26: A Tornado Watch has been issued for several South Central Texas counties, including Bexar County, until 10 p.m. on Monday, May 26, according to NWS. Primary threats include a couple possible tornadoes, scattered large hail and isolated very large hail and scattered damaging wind gusts up to 60-70 miles per hour. NWS says there is Level 3 of 5 Risk for severe storms for the I-35 corridor, including Austin, for…

Hail, tornadoes threaten Memorial Day as severe storm risk increases in Texas

Posted on May 25, 2025May 27, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Nothing says holiday weekend quite like a chance of having plans rained out, huh? If you’ve got plans of seeing the sun on Memorial Day Monday, May 26, it might be a good idea to have back up plan. Chances of severe weather happening in South Central Texas have increased beginning on Monday and could continue throughout the week, according to the National Weather Service. “Strong to severe storms are possible on Memorial day and…

CenterPoint Energy simulates hurricane response, pledges improvements after Beryl failures

Posted on May 22, 2025May 22, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

From pre-staging resources to installing more than 100 weather stations, CenterPoint said it’s doing everything it can to be prepared for hurricane season. HOUSTON — Inside CenterPoint Energy’s emergency operations center, a simulated Category 3 hurricane unfolded Thursday as part of the company’s effort to improve its storm preparedness ahead of hurricane season. The full-scale exercise involved more than 200 CenterPoint employees, and it was put on following what many viewed as CenterPoint’s inadequate response…

CenterPoint prepares for upcoming hurricane season by simulating response

Posted on May 22, 2025May 22, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

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