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Cameron County officials confirmed the sole victim of Saturday’s early morning twister as 41-year-old Robert Flores. LAGUNA HEIGHTS, Texas — A 41-year-old man has been identified as the man killed after a tornado touched down in Laguna Heights early Saturday morning. Located in eastern Cameron County and south of San Antonio, the twister struck just after 4 a.m. and lasted only a couple minutes, but its damage spanned over four to six blocks, local officials…

It happened around 4 a.m. Saturday, according to Port Isabel Police. A shelter has been opened for affected Texans. LAGUNA HEIGHTS, Texas — Note: A previous version of this story quoted a county official saying that two people were killed by the tornado. Officials on Saturday afternoon said just one person has died. A tornado touched down in Laguna Heights, near the South Texas community of Brownsville, around 4 a.m. Saturday, killing one person and…

It happened around 4 a.m. Saturday, according to Port Isabel Police. A shelter has been opened for affected Texans. LAGUNA HEIGHTS, Texas — Note: A previous version of this story quoted a county official saying that two people were killed by the tornado. Officials on Saturday afternoon said just one person has died. A tornado touched down in Laguna Heights, near the South Texas community of Brownsville, around 4 a.m. Saturday, killing one person and…

It happened around 4 a.m. Saturday, according to Port Isabel Police. LAGUNA HEIGHTS, Texas — A tornado touched down in Laguna Heights in south Texas around 4 a.m. Saturday, killing two and injuring at least 10 people, according to officials. Highway 100 is closed at 510, according to the Port Isabel Police Department, and will remain closed for the remainder of Saturday. Officials are not allowing traffic through the town of Laguna Heights. “Port Isabel…

It happened around 4 a.m. Saturday morning, according to Port Isabel Police. LAGUNA HEIGHTS, Texas — A tornado touched down in Laguna Heights early Saturday morning around 4 a.m. injuring at least 10 people, according to officials. Highway 100 is closed at 510, according to the Port Isabel Police Department. Officials are not allowing traffic throught the town of Laguna Heights. “Port Isabel Pd will be stopping all traffic on Hwy 100 and rerouting everyone…

It happened around 4 a.m. Saturday morning, according to Port Isabel Police. LAGUNA HEIGHTS, Texas — A tornado touched down in Laguna Heights early Saturday morning around 4 a.m. Highway 100 is closed at 510, according to the Port Isabel Police Department. Officials are not allowing traffic throught the town of Laguna Heights. “Port Isabel Pd will be stopping all traffic on Hwy 100 and rerouting everyone back towards Hwy 48,” says a Port Isabel…

It happened around 4 a.m. Saturday morning, according to Port Isabel Police. LAGUNA HEIGHTS, Texas — A tornado touched down in Laguna Heights early Saturday morning around 4 a.m.. Highway 100 is closed at 510, according to the Port Isabel Police Department. Officials are not allowing traffic throught the town of Laguna Heights. “Port Isabel Pd will be stopping all traffic on Hwy 100 and rerouting everyone back towards Hwy 48,” says a Port Isabel…

Update at 1 p.m.: The National Weather Service said the moderate rains that contributed to the heavy rains in San Antonio over night and into the morning are gradually diminishing and may dry up through the day, but noted there is the possibility that storms could redevelop around the area later in the afternoon with more locally heavy rain possible in limited areas.  According to the CPS Energy outage map, at the time of writing there are…

With days of advanced notice, all entities are on alert for strong Mother’s Day Weekend weather. SAN ANTONIO — A Mother’s Day Weekend flooding threat that’s been bubbling all week has arrived on San Antonio’s doorstep.  At the northwest side’s Orsinger Park, gates are closed and will remain closed until Monday out of an abundance of caution as county officials prepare for what could be a prolonged flooding event.  “There’s trees, there are the gazebos…

Will you help San Antonio Report grow? Our spring member drive is happening now. We need your help to raise $50,000 by May 19 to help our newsroom reach even more San Antonio readers. Coming off a wetter than average April, San Antonio is expected to see a fresh deluge this weekend. The area can expect to receive 3 to 6 inches of rain starting Friday and continuing through Sunday, which will likely include flash…

Due to excessive rainfall up to five inches of rain is possible in the Alamo City on Saturday. SAN ANTONIO — Get ready San Antonians for some pounding rain this weekend that will provide relief to the drought stricken area of Bexar County and other surrounding cities. Unfortunately this continuous widespread rain will result in flooding risk for San Antonio.  Rain and thunderstorms are possible everyday this week with flooding potential likely for Mother’s Day…

News // Weather Flooding from heavy rainfall from repeated storms is possible, the NWS says Catherine Wilson, mySanAntonio.com May 8, 2023Updated: May 8, 2023 10 a.m. Rainy roads  Wild Horse Photography/Getty Images It’s going to be a rainy week for the San Antonio area. San Antonio managed to see a few scattered showers over the weekend, and you’ll want to keep that umbrella handy as the National Weather Service is predicting more with the potential for flooding…

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect for parts of Bexar and surrounding counties until 9 p.m. Friday. SAN ANTONIO — A line of severe thunderstorms moved through the San Antonio area Friday night, bringing large hail and strong winds on the last Friday of Fiesta.  A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect for parts of Bexar and surrounding counties until 9 p.m. Friday, elevating the danger potential for anyone at Fiesta events in the evening. …

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 9 p.m., with large hail, frequent lightning and damaging wind gusts the main threats. SAN ANTONIO — Spring weather has arrived with a bang as Friday night’s cold front brings a risk for pockets of heavy rain and hail the size of baseballs.  Separate Severe Thunderstorm Warnings are also in effect for Maverick, Kendall and Kerr counties until 4:45 p.m.  Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Kerrville TX, Fredericksburg…

The southern and western portions Texas Hill Country, along with the Austin metro area, are under an increased threat of storms Wednesday night, April 26, according to an email from the National Weather Service. The NWS has increased the storm chances for the area from a marginal risk to a slight risk and reports that “lime size” hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes are possible. The NWS has already issued a tornado watch for several counties…