STORMS

Lightning is likely to strike tall, isolated objects more than once.

There are many ways to categorize a hurricane. The storm’s central pressure is one way. The height of its storm surge is another. How much rain it drops is another. And, of course, the strength of its wind is another. But what causes a hurricane to strengthen or weaken? The answer is simple enough, but multifaceted.

Despite the searing heat, some isolated thundershowers have developed Sunday afternoon.

Near average temperatures & rain chances return to the forecast.

A line of overnight storms will be capable of damaging wind gusts, some hail

Near average temperatures & rain chances return to the forecast.

Widespread 0.50" to 1.50" of much-needed rain likely

A tornado that touched down in Guadalupe County on Monday has been confirmed to be an EF2, according to the National Weather Service.

Dirt and dust from Mexico were lofted up into storms, making muddy rain Monday night

After a nice weekend, it’s time to prepare for our first severe weather chance of the spring. A dynamic storm system will sweep across Texas Monday, bringing with it a widespread chance of severe weather - including around San Antonio.

Patchy ‘black ice’ could be a problem Thursday night/early Friday morning

Every year, many people whose homes are damaged by storms begin the sometimes confusing process of filing insurance claims. Consumer Reports offers some tips that may help you with this process.

Kentucky's governor says at least 74 people were killed in the state during a devastating cluster of tornadoes.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Saturday announced that he will be sending task force to Kentucky to assist in recovery efforts following deadly tornadoes that shook the state overnight.

Many people across San Antonio experienced a rocky night as storms moved through the area.

Chances of showers and storms will linger into the weekend.

Thunderstorms and 55mph gusts of wind could disrupt the plans of holidaymakers, the Met Office says.

The family of an innocent motorist who was killed when a Minneapolis police officer crashed into him while chasing a suspect called Friday for the officer to be fired and prosecuted. The crash this week fatally injured Leneal Frazier, 40, an uncle of Darnella Frazier, the teenager who was given a special citation by the Pulitzer Prizes for recording cellphone video of George Floyd’s arrest and death last year. Police have said Officer Brian Cummings had his lights and siren activated Tuesday as he pursued a suspect in a carjacking and several robberies, and that the suspect ran a red light just before Cummings crashed into Frazier's vehicle in a residential neighborhood.

The EF1 tornado in Lavaca County had maximum winds of 110 mph and was on the ground for eight minutes.

The federal government expects another "active" Atlantic hurricane season in 2021, with six to 10 hurricanes forming, forecasters said.

Storms with hail and high winds, to be exact

The EF1 tornado in Medina County had maximum winds of 110 mph and was on the ground for 8 minutes.

Castroville residents are picking up the pieces after multiple storms and a possible tornado roared through the community Wednesday night into Thursday morning.

Deadly storms passing through the South left at least one dead and several injured. In Florida, heavy rain and wind left thousands without power.

Radar image from 1:12am around Canyon Lake showing rotation over the lake. A tornado warning was issued around 1 a.m. Tuesday for a cell showing rotation near Canyon Lake. The National Weather Service conducted a survey in the area on Tuesday and confirmed that an EF-1 tornado with maximum wind gusts of 100 mph lasted from 1:04 AM to 1:06 AM Tuesday morning. It continues, “damage was near Canyon Lake boat ramp #6 on the south central side of the lake along and near Canyon Lake Drive and Rimrock Pass.”AdA wider view of the track of the EF-1 tornado on the west side of Canyon Lake (Copyright KSAT 2021 - All rights reserved)A close-up view of the track of the EF-1 tornado on the west side of Canyon Lake (Copyright KSAT 2021 - All rights reserved)KSAT also received several reports of large hail, up to the size of golf balls, around Boerne. The National Weather Service in New Braunfels determined that collapsed walls in the downtown area were caused by straight line winds or a microburst.

Of course, we’ve all heard of tornadoes, hurricanes and snow emergencies -- even if we don’t experience these things, we’re familiar enough with what exactly they entail.

Watch storms develop, move through San Antonio and South Texas with a live, updating Doppler radar. If you need help with the Public File, call 210-351-1241.

Flash Flooding: Some tips to keep you safe! Published: June 10, 2020, 3:00 pmDid you know that only 6 inches of water is enough to sweep a person off their feet? Meteorologist Sarah Spivey gives some safety tips during a flash flooding event

Here's the science behind how hail formsPublished: June 10, 2020, 2:49 pmHail can be a big problem around San Antonio and can cause serious damage. But have you ever wondered how thunderstorms produce hail? Meteorologist Sarah Spivey takes a moment to explain.

Hurricane season is upon us. And really, as is the case with any major storm, winds and heavy rainfall have the power to create some pretty massive power outages. Are you, or would you, consider yourself stocked up at home, in the event of an emergency? Take the quiz below to find out. All of the checklist items are listed on ready.gov as what you’ll need in your basic disaster supplies kit, as well as some additional emergency supplies that the website recommended.

Published: May 27, 2020, 8:12 pm Updated: May 28, 2020, 7:19 pmSAN ANTONIO – Editor’s Note: KSAT will take this page live when there are severe storms in the area. Follow Meteorologist Justin Horne on the KSAT Storm Chaser as he follows the storms in our area. WEDNESDAY’S UPDATES HERE: Chance for severe storms Wednesday eveningDownload the KSAT 12 Weather app on your smartphone for the latest weather updates. Continued Weather CoverageStick with KSAT 12 News, your Weather Authority for the latest weather updates. Remember, 'Turn Around, Don't Drown': Tips for staying safe while driving in the rainRead more: CPS Energy offers power outage tips-------------------------------------------------------

KERRVILLE, Texas With severe storms continuing to sweep across South Texas, some areas in the city of Kerrville are working to pick up the pieces after recent storm damages. KSAT Photojournalist Eddie Latigo captured some of the storm damage in the area. Watch the full story in the video player above. Pictures, video show lightning and damage from storms in San Antonio, surrounding areas

SAN ANTONIO – Homeowners in Bexar County who may need repair work done following Sunday night’s storms need to be careful who they hire. County officials said there are some red flags residents need to look out for, including putting down money up front and pushy sales tactics. Tornado ‘a living nightmare’ says Bexar County homeowner“There is no deadline to remove things by or anything like that, especially the morning after. We definitely want folks to take their time and be safe," said Bexar County spokeswoman Monica Ramos. “If they ask for a deposit up front and say that they’re going to come back later to do the work, that’s probably a big red flag."

SAN ANTONIO After a large line of severe thunderstorms moved through San Antonio and surrounding areas Sunday night, many homeowners experienced significant wind damage. Here, they determined that straight-line winds of over 70+ mph likely caused the toppled fences, downed trees, and roof damage that was reported. MINOR DAMAGE WAS OBSERVED ON FLYING FURY WITH SUBSTANTIAL ROOF DAMAGE OBSERVED TO SEVERAL HOMES ON THE EAST SIDE OF PALOMINO PATH AS THE TORNADO MOVED NORTHEAST. THERE WAS SUBSTANTIAL TREE DAMAGE, FENCES BLOWN DOWN, OUTBUILDINGS TOPPLED, AND SOME ADDITIONAL HOUSE ROOF DAMAGE FOUND IN THESE AREAS OUTSIDE OF THE ABOVE TORNADO TRACK. THIS OTHER WIND DAMAGE WAS CONSISTENT WITH MICROBURST STRAIGHT LINE WINDS.

SAN ANTONIO – Residents of the Alamo City watched a natural light show on display during Sunday night’s storms, but one man caught a glimpse of something special. Filming the city’s tallest structure at just the right moment, Rubio captured lightning striking the antenna atop the 750-foot Tower of the Americas. RELATED: Pictures, video show lightning and damage from storms in San Antonio, surrounding areasHis post garnered more than 100 retweets and several adoring reactions. Rubio said he was shooting from the Vidorra Condos, just a few blocks across Interstate 37 from the Tower of the Americas. MORE: Man captures heart-stopping video of San Antonio Thunderbirds flyover from top of 500-foot tower

Incredible video shows lightning strike Tower of the Americas in San AntonioPublished: May 25, 2020, 1:23 pmA San Antonio photographer captured amazing footage of lightning striking the 750-foot Tower of the Americas during thunderstorms on Sunday night.

NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas – New Braunfels police have temporarily closed a popular tubing area of the Comal River on Monday as overnight storms pushed the debris into the water and the river’s flow to a potentially dangerous speed. “Heavy rains last night have caused an increased flow of water in the Comal River this morning. Overnight, the Comal River flow reached over 500cfs and water went over the Tube Chute Dam. Therefore, the Comal River in New Braunfels is temporarily closed for recreation in order to wait for waters to recede and for minor amounts of debris to be cleaned up. RELATED: ‘If I get it, everybody else is going to get it': Crowds head to Comal River over Memorial Day weekend

SAN ANTONIO – Editor’s note: The National Weather Service determined that an EF1 tornado with up to 100 mph winds was likely. On Sunday night, both severe thunderstorm warnings and tornado warnings were ongoing around San Antonio after 7 p.m., when a squall line moved through the KSAT12 viewing area. Therefore, it can be difficult to determine whether any storm damage is technically from a tornado or straight-line wind gusts -- especially when squall lines occur at night. Our local Austin/San Antonio Weather Service office is currently in the process of determining when and if they will conduct a survey. In fact, another squall line is expected late Monday with a risk for damaging gusts and flooding.

Sunday night’s storms brought rain, lightning and strong winds to San Antonio and the surrounding areas. Published: May 25, 2020, 6:33 amIf you need help with the Public File, call 210-351-1241.

Published: May 24, 2020, 8:10 pm Updated: May 24, 2020, 10:21 pmSAN ANTONIO – Editor’s Note: KSAT will take this page live when there are severe storms in the area. Follow Meteorologist Justin Horne on the KSAT Storm Chaser as he follows the storms in our area. SUNDAY’S STORM UPDATES HERE: Active weather pattern continues for South Texas Memorial Day weekendDownload the KSAT 12 Weather app on your smartphone for the latest weather updates. Continued Weather CoverageStick with KSAT 12 News, your Weather Authority for the latest weather updates. Remember, 'Turn Around, Don't Drown': Tips for staying safe while driving in the rainRead more: CPS Energy offers power outage tips-------------------------------------------------------

SAN ANTONIO On Sunday night, both severe thunderstorm warnings and tornado warnings were ongoing around San Antonio after 7 p.m., when a squall line moved through the KSAT12 viewing area in South Texas. Usually, the National Weather Service will send meteorologists to observe the damage patterns after an event to determine whether or not a tornado occurred. Our local Austin/San Antonio Weather Service conducted a survey of the damage along Palomino Path in the Wildhorse subdivision on Monday. EF-1 tornado a living nightmare says Bexar County homeownerThey determined that an EF1 tornado with up to 100 mph winds was likely. MORE: Incredible video shows lightning strike Tower of the Americas in San AntonioCheck out the latest satellite imaging tracking storms in the San Antonio area here:Continued Weather CoverageAdditional storms possible late Memorial DayStick with KSAT 12 News, your Weather Authority for the latest weather updates.

SAN ANTONIO – Meteorologist Justin Horne gave viewers quite a scare while reporting on Hurricane Laura along the Texas coast early Thursday. Some viewers have worried that Horne was standing too close to power lines but he said that wasn’t the case. pic.twitter.com/qDPdILkMBW — Justin Horne (@Justin_Horne) August 27, 2020---(Original Story)Follow Meteorologist Justin Horne and Photojournalist Bill Caldera on the KSAT Storm Chaser as they follow Hurricane Laura along the coast. JUSTIN’S VIDEO UPDATES: Follow KSAT Meteorologist Justin Horne as he reports from the Texas Coast ahead of Hurricane LauraDownload the KSAT 12 Weather app on your smartphone for the latest weather updates. Stick with KSAT 12 News, your Weather Authority for the latest weather updates.

At least one tornado was confirmed early Sunday in central Texas, the National Weather Service reported, and the mayor of Monroe, Louisiana, said his town was damaged by suspected tornadoes Sunday. Tornadoes touch down in Texas and LouisianaThe Texas tornado early Sunday was confirmed south of Marble Falls, about 50 miles west of Austin, the weather service said. The National Weather Service in Shreveport, Louisiana, issued the highest level of tornado alert, a tornado emergency, for Monroe. Mayor Jamie Mayo said there was suspected tornado damage in various parts of Monroe, a city in north-central Louisiana of about 50,000 people, according to a post on the city's Instagram page. "The images and reports of major tornado damage in the Monroe area are heartbreaking, and my prayers are with the people there.

A massive storm system is moving through the area, and many of our viewers have submitted photos of hail droppings near Del Rio on Saturday night. Full Screen 1 / 11 Hail in Del Rio -Submitted by viewer GabrielClick here to submit your photos from tonight’s storm system. A tornado watch is in effect for Bexar County overnight. You can find the full forecast below:Tornado watch for Bexar County overnight

A man was killed by a fallen tree in the storms that moved through east Texas over the weekend, authorities said Sunday. Record warmth in parts of the NortheastWhile many areas along the East Coast were hammered by storms, other regions experienced unseasonably warm weather. It was 71 degrees in Pittsburgh on Saturday, breaking the record of 68 degrees set in 1890. The city will see more warm weather Sunday, but temperatures are expected to drop to a high of 48 degrees. The warm weather should spread across the southern Eastern Seaboard, while those in the Northeast should expect the mercury to inch closer to normal January temperatures.

Rain and storms are coming together. Here's an Update... If you need help with the Public File, call 210-351-1241.

SAN ANTONIO – CPS Energy is now reporting that all power has been restored following the late-night storms that struck parts of San Antonio and the surrounding area on Sunday. At one point after the storms, more than 84,000 people were without power. Related Stories:Nine tornadoes total have been confirmed between south and central Texas, with six occurring in the San Antonio and Seguin areas. Sign up for email alerts today. Get alerted to news events as they happen or sign up for a scheduled news headline email that is delivered right to your inbox.

Severe storms are blamed for at least two deaths in Oklahoma. The storms hit just south of Oklahoma City, dropping several funnel clouds. Storm chaser for severestudios.com Denton Sachs joins CBSN with the latest from Atoka, Oklahoma.

Major storms brought heavy hail, damaging winds and tornadoes across the Southern U.S., killing five in East Texas. Manuel Bojorquez has more on the deadly weather.

The Southern Plains states are getting pounded by tornadoes, hail and high water. The storms might last for days. Manuel Bojorquez reports from Texas.

Violent storms that pummeled the East Coast overnight are moving off the New England coast. The powerful stretch of storms is responsible for at least eight deaths in the South. Several tornadoes ripped through Virginia, killing four. Chip Reid reports from Waverly, south of Richmond, where a state of emergency is in place.

Storms could impact Christmas travel nationwide this week -- the Southeast is getting soaked while the West Coast could see severe snow. Danielle Niles of our CBS Boston affiliate has more.

A very small number of storms has been predicted for the 2015 hurricane season, making this the 9th consecutive year with fewer named storms than average. Meteorologist Craig Setzer tells CBSN what to expect.

A powerful storm system stretched through a large portion of the country this weekend. As Manuel Bojorquez reports, the severe weather included heavy rains, flooding and tornadoes to several states.

Tornado watches were up in the South as violent thunderstorms moved across the region. The storms are moving up the coast and will affects tens of millions, including the Boston Marathon. WBZ's chief meteorologist Eric Fisher tells us more.

Powerful storms threaten Hawaii, Bermuda Hurricane Gonzalo, a Category 4 storm, is barreling down on Bermuda in the Atlantic, while Hawaii is in the path of Tropical Storm Ana in the Pacific. Charlie Rose reports.

Swamped by storms: Intense flooding overwhelms Tennessee and Arkansas Weekend downpours along the Mississippi River flooded a mobile home park in Memphis and forced 150 residents to flee to shelters. WREG's Molly Smith reports.

Severe storms move across Central Plains The Central Plains and the Mississippi Valley are bracing for severe storms. Parts of Northern Colorado have seen a funnel cloud touch down, and portions of Kansas have already seen significant hail and a tornado. Vinita Nair reports.

Powerful storms from Michigan to Texas Areas of the Midwest and South will be targets for severe weather Friday with threats of damaging winds, hail and isolated tornadoes. CBS Chicago station WBBM's meteorologist Megan Glaros tracks the latest.

Severe storms slam North Carolina Anna Werner reports from North Carolina, on the damage from tornadoes that hit the state already, and the threat of more to come.

Storms expected to cause damage this weekend There's a threat of severe weather developing in the gulf coast and moving into the northeast. Matt Brickman from WCCO-TV in Minneapolis takes a look at some of the potentially damaging storms.