San Antonio Texas News

Thunderstorms with possible hail and damaging wind headed to San Antonio, Hill Country DogoraSun/Getty Images/iStockphoto Update: Saturday, February 10, at 7:40 a.m.: The Alamo City faces multiple rounds of storms beginning Saturday morning and continuing through Sunday morning with main threats including large hail and damaging wind gusts, according to NWS. Thunderstorms will threaten the San Antonio area mainly in the afternoon through the overnight. Isolated instances of large hail and damaging winds are possible. While…

National Weather Services reports hail in North Texas as the risk for severe storms continues to grow down to San Antonio.  John Davenport /San Antonio Express-News Update: Friday, February 2 at 5:33 p.m.:  The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for much of South Central Texas including San Antonio until midnight Saturday. Threats with the severe weather include: tornadoes, hail the size of tennis balls and wind gusts up to 65 mph. …

Lightning lights up storm clouds passing to the east of the Tower of the Americas in San Antonio on Friday, August 21, 2009. LISA KRANTZ/lkrantz@express-news.netLISA KRANTZ, STAFF / San Antonio Express-News San Antonians may want to park their cars in the garage Friday night as severe storms are expected to roll in. That’s what forecasters at the National Weather Service are saying in their latest announcement on social media. Right now San Antonio is at slight…

Construction on the new 1604 ramp in San Antonio. Zachary-Taylor Wright Update: Friday, February 2, at 8:35 a.m.: The Texas Department of Transportation has canceled major weekend highway closures set for this weekend due to severe weather headed towards San Antonio. Closures will be rescheduled for a later date.  Original story: Although San Antonians have already accepted the highway closure fate for the Alamo City, it doesn’t make traffic headaches any less painful. Once again, drivers…

Several San Antonio roads remain closed Thursday morning, as flooding continues to impact areas across the city. Tim M Lanthier/Getty Images Strong storms and heavy rain have taken over the Alamo City over the past few days, and while the worst is over, San Antonians are now faced with several road closures across the city due to flooding.  Following many rounds of showers, San Antonio will finally see clear skies and sunshine Thursday afternoon, January 25….

One risky decision to go down a water-filled road could end up costing you your life and even the lives of first responders. BEAUMONT, Texas — Several drivers in Beaumont found themselves submerged Wednesday morning in Beaumont. In the dark of night as the rain poured they accidentally drove right into danger along MLK. One risky decision to go down a water-filled road could end up costing you your life and even the lives of…

San Antonio expected to see another round of rain Wednesday night.  Caleb Downs / San Antonio Express-News Update: 5:44 p.m. Wednesday, January 24: According to an updated situation report by the National Weather Service, the San Antonio area is now expected to see heavier rain activity prolonged in central counties. Residents can expect a potential 1 to 2 inches of rain over the expanded watch area. The original story as follows: Article continues below this…

High waters on the roads have closed several streets in and around San Antonio. TxDOT Cameras More heavy rains Tuesday night headed into Wednesday morning left several low-lying areas and intersections with creeks and rivers seeing flash flooding – something a National Weather Service meteorologist warned MySA would be possible as saturated grounds across the city continued to be doused throughout the week. With waters rapidly rising, dozens of roads across the street have been closed…

Fire truck parked in front of a fire department AlexSava/Getty Images Texas wildfires threaten thousands of lives every year. This past year was no different as the state saw thousands of acres destroyed by blazing flames. Now, to combat fires, a new station is set to serve a drought-risked area in the Texas Hill Country.  Fires grew to the point in which 191 of the state’s 254 counties had active wildfires that have reportedly burned…

Follow us here to get the latest top headlines with KENS 5 anchor Sarah Forgany every weekday! SAN ANTONIO — Family members of a pregnant woman and her unborn baby who were killed just before Christmas say they will be laid to rest this week after some weather delays. Read More: When will Savanah Soto and her unborn child be laid to rest? A Flash Flood Advisory remains in effect Monday morning for San Antonio…

TxDOT cameras show the access road of Highway 90 and Leon Creek is submerged in water.  TxDOT Cameras A Flood Advisory is in effect until 10 a.m. after an overnight advisory turned into a Flash Flood Watch by the National Weather Service.  Dozens of roads across San Antonio are closed Monday morning due to flash flooding. Courtesy of TxDOT We said it was likely going to be a wet Monday, and the weather forecasters weren’t…

Rain pours down and off the roof of a house. kulkann/Getty Images/iStockphoto Update at 12:25 a.m.: A Flash Flood Warning is in effect in San Antonio, New Braunfels, and Canyon Lake until 5 a.m. Update at 11:50 p.m.: The National Weather Service has issued a flood advisory for a portion of South Central Texas until 1 a.m. According to the advisory, the doppler radar indicated thunderstorms with heavy rain, that initially dropped one to two inches….

TYLER, Texas — Severe weather is expected to impact East Texas overnight. Follow along for the latest information. CLICK HERE FOR POWER OUTAGES FRIDAY, JAN. 12 5:40 AM: Tornado Watch canceled for the following counties: Harrison Rusk Gregg Shelby Marion Panola 4:05 AM: Tornado Watch issued until 11 A.M. for counties listed below: Harrison Rusk Gregg Marion Panola Shelby 3:20 A.M.: Tornado Watch canceled for the following counties: Henderson Anderson Van Zandt 2:33 A.M.: Tornado Watch canceled for…

TYLER, Texas — Severe weather is expected to impact East Texas overnight. Follow along for the latest information. CLICK HERE FOR POWER OUTAGES THURSDAY, JAN. 11 9:57 P.M.: Tornado Watch issued until 4 A.M. for counties listed below: Cherokee County Wood County Rusk County Cass County Smith County Titus County Upshur County Gregg County Camp County Panola County Henderson County Anderson County Van Zandt County Rains County Hopkins County Zandt County 11:45AM: The CBS19 Weather Experts…

The first of two major cold fronts is hitting Texas on Thursday, January 11, and the National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center reports there is “a risk for a strong nocturnal tornado or two” for portions of North and East Texas as a “widespread and fast-moving severe weather event” develops in the area tonight. Most of Arkansas and Louisiana also face a risk of tornadoes, according to NWS.  A number of areas in Texas are facing an enhanced…