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Thunderstorms with large hail, possible tornados head toward Hill Country
While San Antonio and parts of the Hill Country may not have seen the predicted thunderstorms on Tuesday, April 4, residents will have time to experience some much needed rainfall starting on Wednesday morning, April 5.
The National Weather Service says possible thunderstorms are expected for the area this morning before 10 a.m. and showers through the early afternoon, with wind gusts up to 35 mph, before giving way to some sun through the evening. The chance of storms will return overnight with higher precipitation chances lingering through Friday, April 7, the NWS said.
There is also a chance for severe thunderstorms causing heavy wind gusts and hail, however places northeast of San Antonio, such as Austin, are more likely to see a chance for storms along with possible tornados starting Thursday morning.
NWS says showers are making their way to the central and eastern parts of the Hill Country ahead of a weak cold front, and that the rainfall should cover 100% of the predicted area.
While the anticipated rainfall should help the fire red flag warnings issued by NWS earlier this week, there is still risk for the spread of wildfires through Wednesday. NWS advises using caution when putting out a cigarette, asks people to monitor chains on the roads that could catch spark, and use good judgement when lighting fires outside.
A few lingering showers are expected into early Saturday, April 8, along with the cooler weather. However, temperatures are expected to warm back up Sunday, April 9, and conditions should remain dry into Monday, April 10, according to NWS.
Waves crash over the sea wall and onto cars as they drive in Winthrop, Massachusetts, on March 14, 2023. – The noreaster storm brought high winds that created large waves which caused minor costal flooding.
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