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Bexar County Commissionerās Court approves immediate burn ban
Read full article: Bexar County Commissionerās Court approves immediate burn banThe Bexar County Commissioners Court on Tuesday approved a ban on outdoor burning in unincorporated areas of the county, according to a news release from the county.
HUD releases playbook addressing extreme heat resilience as parts of US continue showing high temperatures
Read full article: HUD releases playbook addressing extreme heat resilience as parts of US continue showing high temperaturesAs cities, including San Antonio, continue to battle extreme heat exacerbations, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced a strategy to curb heatās effect on the housing system and offer clear guidance on active heat mitigation efforts.
WOW! š¦ There are so many butterflies in San Antonio that theyāre probably showing up on radar
Read full article: WOW! š¦ There are so many butterflies in San Antonio that theyāre probably showing up on radarIt happens every year: millions of American snout butterflies -- known colloquially as "snout nose butterflies" -- migrate through San Antonio.
5.1-magnitude earthquake in West Texas felt in downtown San Antonio on Monday evening
Read full article: 5.1-magnitude earthquake in West Texas felt in downtown San Antonio on Monday eveningA 5.1-magnitude earthquake was reported in West Texas on Monday evening, and it was felt 300 miles away in downtown San Antonio.
San Antonio nonprofits prepare to head to the Texas coast for Beryl aftermath
Read full article: San Antonio nonprofits prepare to head to the Texas coast for Beryl aftermathThe storm is expected to hit around Sunday and be near hurricane strength. A spokesman confirmed the Salvation Army from San Antonio and New Braunfels will send assistance on Monday, and the San Antonio Food Bank expects it will also end up sending assistance.
Scenic Loop: A neighborhood that plays a big role in water quality for the rest of San Antonio
Read full article: Scenic Loop: A neighborhood that plays a big role in water quality for the rest of San AntonioThe neighborhoods that comprise the Scenic Loop Helotes Creek Alliance are focused on water and it's at the heart of their battle against developers. Many homes in the neighborhood are part of the Edwards Aquifer Protection Program.
3.9-magnitude earthquake reported near Falls City, Texas just after midnight on Thursday
Read full article: 3.9-magnitude earthquake reported near Falls City, Texas just after midnight on ThursdayA 3.9-magnitude earthquake was reported near Falls City on Thursday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
3.5-magnitude earthquake reported near Falls City, the second in two days
Read full article: 3.5-magnitude earthquake reported near Falls City, the second in two daysA 3.5-magnitude earthquake was reported near Falls City on Thursday ā the second one in just two days, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
ERCOT asks Texans to conserve electricity, expects ātight grid conditionsā due to freezing temperatures
Read full article: ERCOT asks Texans to conserve electricity, expects ātight grid conditionsā due to freezing temperaturesERCOT is requesting safe conservation efforts on Tuesday morning from 6-9 a.m.
ERCOTās Weather Watch for Texas lasts until Wednesday due to arctic cold front
Read full article: ERCOTās Weather Watch for Texas lasts until Wednesday due to arctic cold frontThe Electrical Reliability Council of Texas adjusted its Weather Watch to begin on Sunday, Jan. 14, through Wednesday, Jan. 17.
KSAT Explains: San Antonioās air quality issues may soon cost us all. But is it fixable?
Read full article: KSAT Explains: San Antonioās air quality issues may soon cost us all. But is it fixable?Air quality in San Antonio has slowly deteriorated as our population grows. What can be done about it and what's ahead?
WATCH: Annular solar eclipse brings āring of fireā to South Central Texas, Hill Country
Read full article: WATCH: Annular solar eclipse brings āring of fireā to South Central Texas, Hill CountryMany people in South Central Texas and the Hill Country were in awe as they looked to the sky for the annular solar eclipse late Saturday morning.
Texas A&M Forest Service raises state preparedness level after 80 wildfires reported in a week
Read full article: Texas A&M Forest Service raises state preparedness level after 80 wildfires reported in a weekThe Texas A&M Forest Service has raised the state preparedness level after crews across the state responded to dozens of wildfires fires over the weekend.
āI was scaredā: Homeowner rattled by overnight earthquakes centered outside Pleasanton
Read full article: āI was scaredā: Homeowner rattled by overnight earthquakes centered outside PleasantonTwo earthquakes measured at magnitude 3.9 and 3.2 rumbled through the Pleasanton area. No damage was reported.
KSAT viewers share photos, video of lightning and storm aftermath
Read full article: KSAT viewers share photos, video of lightning and storm aftermathSan Antonians and surrounding area residents had an electric and noisy night Friday. See some lightning images and videos from KSAT readers and viewers below.
Power outages for San Antonioās North Side improve, last rounds of freezing rain expected in the Hill Country through the overnight
Read full article: Power outages for San Antonioās North Side improve, last rounds of freezing rain expected in the Hill Country through the overnightPhotos sent in via KSAT Connect show that freezing rain accumulation overnight resulted in tree limbs coming down, and subsequently powerlines falling across northern parts of San Antonio and Bexar County Wednesday morning. Remember that downed powerlines are dangerous and should be avoided. Those who live generally north of Loop 410 managed to find this ice accumulation overnight Tuesday and early Wednesday morning.
A stunning sight in the South Texas sky, but what exactly are they? The science behind crepuscular rays š
Read full article: A stunning sight in the South Texas sky, but what exactly are they? The science behind crepuscular rays šObjects like clouds or mountains can obstruct sunlight, allowing the sunās rays to look more like beams of light
WATCH: KSAT meteorologistsā video chat as first freeze moved through San Antonio, Texas, on Dec. 22
Read full article: WATCH: KSAT meteorologistsā video chat as first freeze moved through San Antonio, Texas, on Dec. 22Your KSAT Weather Authority meteorologists will be livestreaming starting at 1:30 p.m. Thursday as the arctic cold front moves through ā ready to answer all your questions and get you prepared for South Central Texasā first widespread freeze.
FRIGID FORECAST: Prepare for a hard freeze in South Central Texas ahead of Christmas weekend
Read full article: FRIGID FORECAST: Prepare for a hard freeze in South Central Texas ahead of Christmas weekendArctic, bitterly cold air will spill across Texas the Thursday (12/22) before Christmas weekend. This will bring the first killing freeze of the season to San Antonio, and a hard freeze is likely for a few mornings as temperatures plummet into the teens and 20s.
Christmas week in San Antonio will likely be chilly! But a white Christmas? Thatāll still take a miracle...
Read full article: Christmas week in San Antonio will likely be chilly! But a white Christmas? Thatāll still take a miracle...Odds are that the temperatures will be colder than average for Christmas Eve & Christmas Day
A tale of 2 seasons: The difference between meteorological and astronomical seasons
Read full article: A tale of 2 seasons: The difference between meteorological and astronomical seasonsWhile astronomical seasons deal with the Earthās revolution around the sun, meteorologists and climatologists combine the calendar and the annual temperature cycle to categorize the seasons.
Ashfall Advisory and Winter Weather Advisory simultaneously in effect for Hawaiiās big island
Read full article: Ashfall Advisory and Winter Weather Advisory simultaneously in effect for Hawaiiās big islandA rare ashfall advisory is in place, along with winter weather advisories for Hawaii's Big Island.
TAKE THE QUIZ: How well do you know San Antonioās weather history? š¤
Read full article: TAKE THE QUIZ: How well do you know San Antonioās weather history? š¤Blistering summers, flooding rains, tornadoes, hail, and even the occasional snowstorm ā we get all kinds of weather in San Antonio! So, how well do you know San Antonioās weather history?
The interesting origins, history of wind chill and the scientific formula now used to determine it
Read full article: The interesting origins, history of wind chill and the scientific formula now used to determine itWind chill was invented on the continent of Antarctica in the 1940s, but really gained traction in the 1970s.
Voting rain or shine: San Antonioās rainiest, warmest, and coldest Election Days since 1900
Read full article: Voting rain or shine: San Antonioās rainiest, warmest, and coldest Election Days since 1900Whatever the weather, Texans and San Antonians still have to find a way to show up and vote on Election Day -- even during extremes.
Your Totals: Rainfall reports across South Central Texas following Friday morningās storms
Read full article: Your Totals: Rainfall reports across South Central Texas following Friday morningās stormsIt didnāt come at the most convenient of times, but the rain we found in South Central Texas Friday morning was definitely needed!
š§Ŗ Science with Sarah: Floating Magnetic Ghosts š»š§²
Read full article: š§Ŗ Science with Sarah: Floating Magnetic Ghosts š»š§²This is a great example of the forces of magnetism and gravity. As long as you can make the ghost float, the force of the magnets is greater than the force of gravity.
Do you know what makes a storm severe? š¤
Read full article: Do you know what makes a storm severe? š¤Weāre no strangers to severe storms in San Antonio and South Central Texas. From giant hailstones, to damaging wind gusts, tornadoes, and flooding -- we get it all. But do you know what technically makes a storm āsevere?ā
Behind the Scenes: Your Weather Authority team hosts virtual event for KSAT Insiders
Read full article: Behind the Scenes: Your Weather Authority team hosts virtual event for KSAT InsidersFrom telling stories to talking all things weather, Insiders got a behind the scenes look into a day in the life of a KSAT meteorologist
Fun fact: If you dug a hole straight through the center of Earth, you would NOT end up in China
Read full article: Fun fact: If you dug a hole straight through the center of Earth, you would NOT end up in ChinaAs kids, we often heard the common myth that if you dug a hold deep enough, you might end up in China. The truth is that we'd end up somewhere entirely different.
Meteorologist Adam Caskey travels to Fort Myers to help his in-laws clean up after Hurricane Ian
Read full article: Meteorologist Adam Caskey travels to Fort Myers to help his in-laws clean up after Hurricane IanItās been a week since Hurricane Ian ripped through southwest Florida, knocking out power for millions and flooding many homes, businesses and roadways.
Before and after images show damage caused by Hurricane Ian on southwestern coast of Florida
Read full article: Before and after images show damage caused by Hurricane Ian on southwestern coast of FloridaIn the days following the landfall of Hurricane Ian, people on the southwestern coast of Florida are surveying the damage and processing the start of a long road to recovery.
2022 is in the lead for the driest year San Antonio has experienced so far
Read full article: 2022 is in the lead for the driest year San Antonio has experienced so farItās no secret that this year hasnāt been particularly kind to us in terms of rainfall. As we get ready to flip the calendar over to the month of October, hereās a look at our rainfall stats through the first nine months of the year so far.
Drought slightly worsening in San Antonio area, according to U.S. Drought Monitor
Read full article: Drought slightly worsening in San Antonio area, according to U.S. Drought MonitorThe latest Drought Monitor was released Thursday morning, and while there haven't been widespread, drastic changes, some drought has expanded slightly along and east of I-35.
The Farmersā Almanac calls for a āchillierā than normal winter. Should you believe this?
Read full article: The Farmersā Almanac calls for a āchillierā than normal winter. Should you believe this?What exactly is the Farmersā Almanac? Whatās its track record for long-term forecasting? And whatās in store for this winter?