News Summary
San Antonio is recovering from a severe weather event that brought hail, heavy rains, and localized flooding. Reports noted hail sizes up to golf ball size, with damage reported to homes and vehicles. Traffic disruptions occurred due to flooding, particularly on major routes. Residents are advised to prepare for more storms and remain cautious as weather warnings persist for the coming days.
San Antonio is recovering from a night of severe weather that brought hail, heavy rains, and localized flooding on Monday. The National Weather Service has issued warnings of ongoing storms throughout the week, with more severe weather conditions expected in the coming days.
Multiple reports from residents indicated a variety of hail sizes, with some measuring up to golf ball size. This included submissions highlighting the largest hail piece recorded near the intersection of 211 and Culebra, described as large enough to produce a noticeable “thunk” when it hit rooftops. While some homes and vehicles escaped damage, others did not fare as well, particularly in neighborhoods where damage to roofs was reported.
Videos circulating from the area displayed the severity of the storm. Locations like the San Antonio International Airport experienced heavy rainfall that caused visibility issues. Traffic was significantly affected, with reports of stranded vehicles due to flooding, especially in locations like the underpass on I-10 near Culebra. Residents were advised to avoid risky driving situations during the storm.
As the San Antonio area braces for more rain, forecasts suggest a potential accumulation of up to 1.4 inches from Monday through Wednesday morning. The National Weather Service has issued a 50% chance of thunderstorms for Tuesday night, with some storms predicted to be intense. A level 2 out of 5 risk rating has been assigned for severe weather across the metro area and the Hill Country west of Interstate 35.
Conditions leading into Tuesday forecast damaging winds as strong as 60 mph, large hail measuring at least one inch, and the possibility of tornado activity. Rain totals for the week might vary, with some locations accumulating between 1 to 3 inches, while others may see less than an inch. The high temperatures throughout the week are expected to remain in the 80s and low 90s as the storm activity continues.
Looking ahead, San Antonio anticipates scattered severe thunderstorms with isolated heavy rainfall for Tuesday night, followed by a continued 50% chance of rain on Wednesday. High temperatures for Wednesday are projected to be around 85 degrees, which is below the average for May. As the week progresses, rain chances are expected to diminish towards the weekend, decreasing to 20% to 30%. Meanwhile, temperatures are predicted to rise back into the 90s on Saturday.
Residents are advised to stay informed about the weather developments and remain cautious as they navigate potential hazardous conditions as storms persist. The severe weather has already caused challenges for many, highlighting the need for vigilance in such unpredictable weather scenarios.
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Additional Resources
- San Antonio Express News – Tuesday Severe Storm Risk
- Wikipedia: Severe Weather
- News4SanAntonio – Tornado Watch
- Google Search: San Antonio Severe Weather
- KENS5 – Monday Storms
- Google Scholar: Hail Damage Reports
- San Antonio Express News – Severe Threat Texas
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Texas Weather Patterns
- News4SanAntonio – Severe Weather Rumbles
- Google News: Texas Storm Updates
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