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IN PHOTOS: Storms bring flashes of lightning to San Antonio metro area
Read full article: IN PHOTOS: Storms bring flashes of lightning to San Antonio metro areaStorms that were severe in the Hill Country weakened before passing through the San Antonio area on Wednesday evening, according to KSAT Meteorologist Sarah Spivey.
PHOTOS: Viewers share images of hail, Mammatus clouds after storms pass through Hill Country
Read full article: PHOTOS: Viewers share images of hail, Mammatus clouds after storms pass through Hill CountryAs strong storms passed through the Hill Country on Sunday afternoon, several KSAT viewers captured images of hailstones near Kerrville and stunning Mammatus clouds that made their way into San Antonio.
HAIL PHOTOS: KSAT Connect pictures show the sizable hail that fell in South Texas overnight
Read full article: HAIL PHOTOS: KSAT Connect pictures show the sizable hail that fell in South Texas overnightSevere storms overnight dropped hail near Dilley, Timberwood Park, NW San Antonio, and New Braunfels.
What dictates a hurricane’s strength?
Read full article: What dictates a hurricane’s strength?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.
WATCH LIVE: Severe weather threat update with Adam Caskey
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Severe weather threat update with Adam CaskeyAfter 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.
How to file an insurance claim after a storm
Read full article: How to file an insurance claim after a stormEvery 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.
Texas Gov. Abbott approves task force to assist with storm recovery efforts in Kentucky
Read full article: Texas Gov. Abbott approves task force to assist with storm recovery efforts in KentuckyTexas 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.
Confirmed tornado near Canyon Lake very early Tuesday morning
Read full article: Confirmed tornado near Canyon Lake very early Tuesday morningRadar 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.
These 5 weather phenomena are some of the rarest on Earth
Read full article: These 5 weather phenomena are some of the rarest on EarthOf 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.
Flash Flooding: Some tips to keep you safe!
Read full article: Flash Flooding: Some tips to keep you safe!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
Got hail? Here's the science behind how hail forms
Read full article: Got hail? Here's the science behind how hail formsHere'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.
How prepared are you for a massive power outage? Take this quiz and find out
Read full article: How prepared are you for a massive power outage? Take this quiz and find outHurricane 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.
Follow storms in the area with the KSAT Storm Chaser
Read full article: Follow storms in the area with the KSAT Storm ChaserPublished: 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-------------------------------------------------------
Homeowners urged to watch out for storm repair scams
Read full article: Homeowners urged to watch out for storm repair scamsSAN 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."
Incredible video shows lightning strike Tower of the Americas in San Antonio
Read full article: Incredible video shows lightning strike Tower of the Americas in San AntonioSAN 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 Antonio
Read full article: Incredible video shows lightning strike Tower of the Americas in San AntonioIncredible 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.
Comal River closed for Memorial Day in New Braunfels after overnight storms
Read full article: Comal River closed for Memorial Day in New Braunfels after overnight stormsNEW 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
Was Sunday night’s storm damage from straight-line winds or a tornado?
Read full article: Was Sunday night’s storm damage from straight-line winds or a tornado?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.
Pictures, video show lightning and damage from storms in San Antonio, surrounding areas
Read full article: Pictures, video show lightning and damage from storms in San Antonio, surrounding areasSunday 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.
Follow storms in the area with the KSAT Storm Chaser
Read full article: Follow storms in the area with the KSAT Storm ChaserPublished: 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-------------------------------------------------------
WATCH: Meteorologist Justin Horne has scare as transformer blows while reporting on Hurricane Laura
Read full article: WATCH: Meteorologist Justin Horne has scare as transformer blows while reporting on Hurricane LauraSAN 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.
Tornado confirmed in Texas, damage from another suspected in Louisiana
Read full article: Tornado confirmed in Texas, damage from another suspected in LouisianaAt 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.
GALLERY: Massive storm moving through area drops large hail near Del Rio
Read full article: GALLERY: Massive storm moving through area drops large hail near Del RioA 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
Man killed in east Texas by fallen tree after storms sweep across the US
Read full article: Man killed in east Texas by fallen tree after storms sweep across the USA 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.
CPS Energy: All power restored following tornadoes, late-night storms
Read full article: CPS Energy: All power restored following tornadoes, late-night stormsSAN 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.