Risk for severe weather in San Antonio increases

Update: Friday, February 2, 2023 at 7:17 a.m.

The National Weather Service has now widened the risk area for tornadoes and hail in their latest report sent Friday morning, February 2. The at risk area adds the Hill Country including Boerne, Fredericksburg and Kerville. The new report also include Fredericksburg as a new area at risk for large hail.

Wind will also become an issue this weekend. “Gusty winds and dry air will create near-critical to critical fire weather conditions along
the Rio Grande Saturday afternoon. A Red Flag Warning may be required,” NWS says. 

They go on to say that a Red Flag Warning will be needed for the Southern Edwards Plateau and Rio Grande Plains.

Original Story: 

San Antonians may want to park their cars in the garage Friday night as severe storms are expected to roll in. That’s what forecasters at the National Weather Service are saying in their latest announcement on social media.

Right now San Antonio is at slight risk to see severe weather in the city. The biggest threat folks are likely to see is large hail, but forecasters also say damaging winds and a tornado across southeastern areas may be possible. 

If you have plans on Friday evening, you may want to consider starting them earlier as meteorologists expect the storm to arrive between 7 p.m. and 4 a.m.

On top of the risk of hail, forecasters say locally heavy rain is also expected across most of central and eastern portions of the region. Drivers may encounter minor flooding as well, especially in saturated areas from last week’s rain.

San Antonio is likely to see rain totals from half an inch to an inch of rain, NWS says. Further up towards Austin, folks are likely to see up to an inch and a half of rain. 

Remember “turn around don’t drown” as you drive near flood prone areas across San Antonio. Last week’s record rainfall closed several roads and led to folks being swept away in flood water. Before you head out make sure to visit bexarflood.org to check out any roads that may be closed due to flooding.