Despite Viral Video, Hurricane Hanna Probably Didn't Blow Down Trump's Border Wall

Despite Viral Video, Hurricane Hanna Probably Didn't Blow Down Trump's Border Wall

click to enlarge Shutterstock Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, folks. A video making the social media rounds Sunday that purported to show Hurricane Hanna flattening a section of Trump’s border wall is likely weeks old and not from the Texas coast, according to federal officials. Section of Donald Trump’s ‘indestructible’ border wall COLLAPSES https://t.co/qGco2V2DRv — Daily Mail US (@DailyMail) July 27, 2020 While we’re sure plenty of folks were cheering at what…

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Small tornado damaged trees, power lines east of San Antonio this weekend, National Weather Service confirms

Small tornado damaged trees, power lines east of San Antonio this weekend, National Weather Service confirms

The EF0 tornado touched down around 5:10 a.m. Sunday along Hwy 87. LA VERNIA, Texas — A small EF0 tornado touched down south of La Vernia early Sunday morning, the National Weather Service confirmed Monday.  According to preliminary damage survey results, the tornado touched down around 5:10 a.m. along Hwy 87, two miles north of Sutherland Springs. The National Weather Service estimates peak wind gusts reached 70 miles per hour. The storm had a max width…

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San Antonio preps Freeman Coliseum as 'reception center' for Hurricane Hanna evacuees

San Antonio preps Freeman Coliseum as 'reception center' for Hurricane Hanna evacuees

The east-side stadium is now an information hub for evacuees in need of available hotel rooms. SAN ANTONIO — Texas is now faced with another threat as the coronavirus pandemic surges across the state: Hurricane Hanna.  Gov. Greg Abbott stressed the importance of treating both situations seriously during a press conference Saturday afternoon.  “The most important thing I could say today is to issue a reminder to everybody in the State of Texas,” Abbott said….

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San Antonio Prepares for Evacuees From COVID-19 Hotspots as Tropical Storm Nears Texas Coast

San Antonio Prepares for Evacuees From COVID-19 Hotspots as Tropical Storm Nears Texas Coast

Receive our most important stories in your inbox every day. Processing… You are now signed up to receive the Daily Reach. Whoops! There was an error, and we couldn’t process your sign-up. Please reload the page and try again. As Bexar County grapples with another 15 deaths and a 299-person increase in the number of new coronavirus cases on Friday, officials are also preparing to potentially relieve evacuees from neighboring counties. As Tropical Storm Hanna…

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Weather update: Here’s what San Antonio can expect this weekend from Tropical Storm Hanna

Weather update: Here’s what San Antonio can expect this weekend from Tropical Storm Hanna

Rainfall from Tropical Storm Hanna may cause localized flooding in some parts of San Antonio, according to the National Weather Service. Rainfall from Tropical Storm Hanna may cause localized flooding in some parts of San Antonio, according to the National Weather Service. Photo: National Weather Service Photo: National Weather Service Image 1 of / 5 Caption Close Image 1 of 5 Rainfall from Tropical Storm Hanna may cause localized flooding in some parts of San…

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NWS: San Antonio likely to see rain after tropical storm hits Gulf of Mexico

NWS: San Antonio likely to see rain after tropical storm hits Gulf of Mexico

San Antonio will likely see rainfall this weekend from Tropical Depression Eight, which formed in the Gulf of Mexico Wednesday night, the National Weather Service said. San Antonio will likely see rainfall this weekend from Tropical Depression Eight, which formed in the Gulf of Mexico Wednesday night, the National Weather Service said. Photo: National Weather Service Photo: National Weather Service Image 1 of / 3 Caption Close Image 1 of 3 San Antonio will likely…

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Tuesday morning storms in San Antonio lead to power outages, flooding and a water rescue

Tuesday morning storms in San Antonio lead to power outages, flooding and a water rescue

The first round of storms to hit San Antonio this week caused some power outages and flooding Tuesday. The first round of storms to hit San Antonio this week caused some power outages and flooding Tuesday. Photo: Express-News File Photo Photo: Express-News File Photo Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 The first round of storms to hit San Antonio this week caused some power outages and flooding Tuesday. The first…

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Tropical disturbance likely to develop in Gulf of Mexico to begin official start of hurricane season

Tropical disturbance likely to develop in Gulf of Mexico to begin official start of hurricane season

Matthew Cappucci, The Washington Post Published 1:57 pm CDT, Monday, June 1, 2020 The National Weather Service said a potential tropical disturbance will “certainly be something to keep an eye on the next few days.” The National Weather Service said a potential tropical disturbance will “certainly be something to keep an eye on the next few days.” Photo: National Weather Service Photo: National Weather Service Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1…

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After a week of severe weather, San Antonio will see a sunny weekend

After a week of severe weather, San Antonio will see a sunny weekend

By Taylor Pettaway, mySA.com / San Antonio Express-News Published 8:28 am CDT, Friday, May 29, 2020 After several days of rough weather, San Antonio will have some clear skies for the weekend, according to the National Weather Service. After several days of rough weather, San Antonio will have some clear skies for the weekend, according to the National Weather Service. Photo: National Weather Service Photo: National Weather Service Image 1 of / 9 Caption Close Image…

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Bexar County under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning; Tornado Warning expires for Kendall, Kerr Counties

Bexar County under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning; Tornado Warning expires for Kendall, Kerr Counties

Follow KENS 5 on air and online for breaking severe weather coverage. Get the KENS 5 app for alerts when severe weather threatens South Texas. SAN ANTONIO — A Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Kerr and northwest Bexar County, including Helotes, Leon Valley, and Kerrville, is in effect until 9:15 p.m. after the Tornado Warning for Kendall and Kerr Counties has expired. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Bexar County, including San Antonio, Schertz, and Universal City is in effect…

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Tornado Warning issued for Kendall, Kerr Counties; Bexar County under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Tornado Warning issued for Kendall, Kerr Counties; Bexar County under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Follow KENS 5 on air and online for breaking severe weather coverage. Get the KENS 5 app for alerts when severe weather threatens South Texas. SAN ANTONIO — A Tornado Warning is now in effect for Kendall and Kerr Counties including Kerrville TX, Comfort TX, Camp Verde TX until 8:30 PM.  A Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Bexar County, including San Antonio, Schertz, and Universal City is in effect until 9:15 p.m. The National Weather Service says…

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San Antonio nurse travels to eye of NYC's coronavirus hurricane

San Antonio nurse travels to eye of NYC's coronavirus hurricane

Caissy Goe spent close to two months in New York City, assisting the local medical care response. SAN ANTONIO — Major Caissy Goe is a clinical nurse specialist in the 11th Field Hospital under the First Med Brigade. In March, she was one of many selected to travel to the Big Apple, where a massive outbreak of the novel coronavirus was just getting underway.  “Here we got to do it and everyone impacted was part…

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Weather Service Assesses Tornado’s Damage Along Half-Mile Path

Weather Service Assesses Tornado’s Damage Along Half-Mile Path

Surveyors with the National Weather Service found that a tornado that touched down Sunday night traveled just under a half-mile in Northwest San Antonio, meteorologist Aaron Treadway said. The tornado caused some roof damage to homes in the area, broke windows, and left puncture marks from flying debris on the outside of homes, Treadway said. The NWS issued a tornado warning on Sunday but did not confirm the presence of a tornado in San Antonio…

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Another round of severe weather possible for SA

Another round of severe weather possible for SA

By Teresa Velasco, mySA.com / San Antonio Express-News Updated 4:37 pm CDT, Tuesday, May 26, 2020 Strong to severe weather possible in San Antonio on Wednesday. Strong to severe weather possible in San Antonio on Wednesday. Photo: Courtesy NWS Photo: Courtesy NWS Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Strong to severe weather possible in San Antonio on Wednesday. Strong to severe weather possible in San Antonio on Wednesday. Photo: Courtesy NWS…

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