Severe Thunderstorm Watch for much of south-central Texas; high winds, hail possible

Storms moving toward San Antonio this evening could bring hazardous conditions including wind gusts near 40 mph.

SAN ANTONIO — Yes, a cold front is coming San Antonians! After near record-breaking temperatures in the 80s during those final weeks of February relief is coming from those summer-like afternoons. 

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Bexar County until 10 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.

Part of a storm system early Thursday morning brought hail to Fredericksburg, Bulverde and other parts of the Hill Country. Hail three inches in diameter were reported in Atascosa County in Charlotte. 

Another round of storms are expected Thursday evening due to an atmosphere with plenty of moisture and a front moving through around 6-7 p.m.

Weather models place San Antonio on the tail end of shower/storm activity but chances of isolated storms, damaging winds, hail remain and tornado potential remain threats for Thursday evening. The Storm Prediction Center has placed San Antonio in a Marginal Risk for severe weather and placed north Bexar County in under a Slight Risk. 

After the front passes San Antonians will still need to be on alert since high winds have placed a Red Flag Warning to Bexar County on Thursday.

Here’s what you can expect over next 24 hours:

Thursday (High 86 and Low 67): Another warm day is in store with high temperatures once again in the mid 80s. Sunshine in the afternoon and potential for severe weather will move through the city on Thursday evening. 

A line of showers and storms will begin to develop as the cold front moves closer to San Antonio around 6 p.m. The front brings a chance of damaging straight line winds and large hail up to 3 inches are possible. Wind gusts between 40-50 mph are possible and more likely in the Hill Country. 

Remember to have a safe, secure place during severe weather as high winds and large hail and knock down trees and power lines.

Thanks to plenty of moisture and instability storms can turn severe quickly and will reach the Hill Country area before San Antonio. 

Storms are expected to exit our region around midnight tonight. However, Bexar County is currently under an Red Flag Warning now until 3 a.m. Friday and a Wind Advisory until midnight tonight. This means any fires that develop could become difficult to control due to high winds and dry conditions.

San Antonians will want to secure any loose items that will easily blow away and avoid activities that could cause fires. 

Friday (High 75 and Low 50): Cooler air will settle in bringing high temperatures around 15 degrees lower than Thursday. This cooler air also brings morning low temperatures closer to average for the next couple of days. 

A warming trend will begin by the weekend sending high temperatures into the upper 70s. 

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