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San Antonio at a slight risk for flooding and severe weather
Gloomy skies will stick around as the San Antonio area prepares for a cold front, bringing with it a potential for severe weather.
Rain chances ramp up today with a pretty good chance for some precipitation this afternoon and evening, National Weather Service meteorologist Monte Oaks told MySA.
San Antonio is at a marginal risk for severe weather on Tuesday. The greatest risk for severe storms is west of Bexar County.
But San Antonio isn’t out of the woods for severe weather just yet.
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A cold front which was forecast to come through Wednesday afternoon, is now looking to arrive by Wednesday evening. This will be the best shot for severe weather, according to Oaks.
Folks can expect the brunt of the severe weather to arrive between 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. There is an 80 percent for a chance of rain on Wednesday evening.
The main threat with these storms will be large hail, heavy rain, and damaging winds. An isolated tornado is possible, Oaks said.
San Antonio area could also see localized flooding with half an inch to two inches of rain possible. Some areas could see three to four inches of rain.
You might want to check out the Bexar County flood map for a list of any road closures before you head out the door on Thursday.
Forecasters say the rain will start to taper off by daybreak Thursday.