Most of South-Central Texas faces a Level 2 out of 4 risk for excessive rainfall Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning. Here’s what to expect.
BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — IMPACT DAYS: Tuesday, May 26 and Wednesday, May 27
Reason: Strong-to-severe storms with possible hail and localized flooding.
The breakdown
A big weather change arrives Tuesday evening into Wednesday morning as another round of storms is expected to develop west of San Antonio before pushing east overnight.
Some of the storms could become strong, especially across the Rio Grande Plains and Edwards Plateau with heavy rain, gusty winds, and hail being the biggest risks. Localized flooding could also develop in spots that see repeated downpours Tuesday night into early Wednesday.
Ahead of the storms’ arrival, the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Flood Watch for San Antonio and much of the Hill Country starting at 4 p.m. Tuesday and lasting through Wednesday morning. Some areas could see five inches or more of rain, creating the flooding threat.
The region also faces a Level 2 out of 4 risk for excessive rainfall during the Flood Watch window.
Currently, the National Weather Service said the heaviest rain and storms on top of the Alamo City and metro area are estimated to arrive around 7-8 p.m. to as late as 9-10 p.m. The San Antonio Fire Department shared its list of 10 dangerous low water crossings in the city, based off the number of water rescues over the last decade. Click here for the full list.
After the strong-to-severe storms, weather conditions look warmer and drier again by the end of the week heading into next weekend.
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