NWS confirms EF-1 tornado touched down in northwest Bexar County on Wednesday Those across South Central Texas are encouraged to pay close attention to the weather
Tornado touches down near The Rim. (Copyright 2026 by KSAT - All rights reserved.)
BEXAR COUNTY, Texas – The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-1 tornado touched down in northwest Bexar County on Wednesday morning.
Peak winds up to 100 mph were estimated in some spots.
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The NWS said the tornado began around two miles southwest of the Interstate 10 and Loop 1604 interchange, dissipating just north of The Rim.
Path of tornado on San Antonio's northwest side on July 15, 2026 (Copyright KSAT-12 2026 - All Rights Reserved) San Antonio residents and those across South Central Texas are encouraged to pay close attention to the weather.
Flooding remains the primary concern for San Antonio residents through Thursday.
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Justin Horne is a meteorologist and reporter for KSAT 12 News. When severe weather rolls through, Justin will hop in the KSAT 12 Storm Chaser to safely bring you the latest weather conditions from across South Texas. On top of delivering an accurate forecast, Justin often reports on one of his favorite topics: Texas history.
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Sarah Spivey is a San Antonio native who grew up watching KSAT. She has been a proud member of the KSAT Weather Authority Team since 2017.
Sarah is a Clark High School and Texas A&M University graduate. She previously worked at KTEN News.
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