Record-Setting Rainfall Sweeps San Antonio
On Sunday, citizens across San Antonio, Bexar County, and South Central Texas didn’t greet the day with their usual hot, sunny July morning. Instead, they awoke to a downpour. Thanks to this rainfall, the San Antonio International Airport set a new daily record, beating the old record from July 28, 1934, of .74 inches of rain.
Sarah Spivey, a local meteorologist, mentioned, “The coverage of rain is expected to decrease in the afternoon. In the week ahead, we expect no more rain, and we will return to the typical temperatures for late July/early August in the mid-to-upper 90s.”
San Antonio Residents Capture Rainfall Moments
Though the rain and milder temperatures did not stick around for long, several residents seized the chance to document the experience. Dozens of them shared their pictures and videos via a local networking platform, providing some truly amazing glimpses into what the city looked like drenched and refreshed after the unexpected fest.
Local citizens both celebrated and documented the rainfall, with images of rain gauges filling up and yards quenching their thirst, serving as proof of how much the city needed this rainfall.
Sharing and Reporting Rainfall Amounts
Popular contributions included images from Arturo S who witnessed 1 and 3/4 inches of rainfall off Vance Jackson and Wayside. Sharon Ausbury reported 5.5 inches of rain in Lookout Canyon Creek. Dale Marion also got his share of the rainfall with 2-3/4 inches.
Several other citizens contributed their stories, sharing insights about the duration and intensity of this unexpected downpour. Elaine Simons shared beautiful sights of the rain, expressing how much her plants needed it. Another user, Sameer, reported an impressive morning total of 1.18 inches at The Vineyard.
San Antonio, Embracing and Celebrating Nature’s Blessing
This downpour, however short-lived, offered a much-needed respite from the season’s high temperatures and was received as a blessing by the residents. San Antonio’s locals came together to appreciate, document, and share this unusual weather event, proving once more the community’s bond and their shared resilience.
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