News Summary
San Antonio faced severe thunderstorms on Monday evening, prompting a warning in Bexar County. The storm was characterized by strong winds and hail, but the warning was lifted at 6:45 p.m. as conditions improved. As the storm moved southeast, residents experienced heavy downpours and winds up to 60 mph. Thankfully, the storms are expected to weaken, allowing residents to resume their evening plans safely.
San Antonio’s Stormy Monday: Thunderstorm Warning Lifted as Conditions Improve
San Antonio experienced a wave of excitement and concern on Monday evening as a severe thunderstorm warning gripped much of Bexar County. Residents were on high alert until around 6:45 p.m. when the National Weather Service deemed the storm no longer severe, lifting the alert approximately 15 minutes earlier than expected.
A Stormy Scene
At around 6 p.m., a storm was buzzing near Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, moving southeast at a brisk 25 mph. This was no ordinary storm; it had the potential to unleash ping pong-ball-sized hail and whip up wind gusts reaching up to 60 mph. Such conditions posed a considerable danger to residents, prompting many to take shelter.
Where the Storms Were
The first storm made its way over the south side of San Antonio, zooming southeast at a faster pace of 30 mph. It brought with it heavy downpours, small hail, and strong winds that were knocking on the doors of those living in Southeast Bexar County, and heading toward the areas of Lone Oak and Elmendorf.
Meanwhile, the second storm was brewing on the west side of the city, near SeaWorld. This one was also moving southeast, targeting JBSA Lackland, Von Ormy, and the south side of San Antonio. Expectations were that this storm would develop penny-sized hail along with wind gusts of about 45 mph until approximately 7:30 p.m.
Safety First!
During the height of the warning, residents across various neighborhoods were urged to seek shelter without hesitation. Reports flooded in about hail damaging cars and property, with some hailstones reaching sizes comparable to golf balls or even larger. That’s no small potatoes when it comes to potential damage!
What’s Next?
As the storms swept through, residents began to feel the effects on their rooftops and vehicles from the onslaught of hail and strong winds. By around 7:30 p.m., the rain was expected to taper off, bringing a much-needed reprieve as evening temps cooled down to the comfortable range of the upper 60s to 70s.
Good News Ahead
According to updates, the storms were predicted to weaken even further and continue their southeastward journey over the next couple of hours. With conditions improving, San Antonio can breathe a sigh of relief as the action-packed weather made way for calmer skies.
For now, San Antonio stands resilient against the storm’s fury, and with the threat subsiding, residents can return to their evening plans—hopefully feeling safe and sound in dry, warm homes.
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Additional Resources
- San Antonio Express-News: Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Wikipedia: Severe Weather
- KENS5: Hail and Thunderstorms in San Antonio
- Google Search: San Antonio Weather News
- News 4 San Antonio: Missing Teen in San Antonio
- Google Scholar: Storm Warnings
- San Antonio Express-News: Winter Storm Watch
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Thunderstorm
- Fox San Antonio: Winter Storm Warning
- Google News: San Antonio Weather
