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Flash flood watch issued in San Antonio as storms pass through Bexar County
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A flash flood watch is in effect until 6:30 p.m. on June 4, 2019, according to the National Weather Service.
A flash flood watch is in effect until 6:30 p.m. on June 4, 2019, according to the National Weather Service.
Photo: National Weather Service
A flash flood watch is in effect until 6:30 p.m. on June 4, 2019, according to the National Weather Service.
A flash flood watch is in effect until 6:30 p.m. on June 4, 2019, according to the National Weather Service.
Photo: National Weather Service
A storm system moving through San Antonio has resulted in a flash flood watch being issued in the Alamo City Tuesday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.
The flood watch covers downtown San Antonio and the rest of the South Side. It also includes China Grove, Von Ormy, Somerset and Elmendorf. The watch will remain in effect until 6:30 p.m.
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The cell is a remnant of storms that developed west of San Antonio, meteorologist Ethan Williams said.
Initial forecasts were not confident that the storm would last long enough to move into San Antonio.
While hail is not a concern, Williams said the storms are expected to bring heavy rain that may last for up to two hours.
An inch of rain is expected Tuesday, with higher amounts possible in isolated area.
Low-lying streets are a concern when a flash flood watch is issued. For the latest on street conditions during the weather, visit bexarflood.org.
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