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SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Severe storms swept over South and Central Texas on Monday afternoon and evening, bringing with them the potential for hail, powerful winds and tornadoes.
The KENS 5 viewing region had three Tornado Warnings in rapid succession late in the afternoon. As a result, they’ve all expired. Gonzales, Guadalupe, and Hays Counties were hit by them.
A Tornado Watch is in effect for DeWitt and Lavaca Counties until 8 a.m. today.
As of 9 p.m., the NWS reported that the threats were mostly subsided to hail hazards. Before midnight, Sue Calberg of KENS 5 provided a video of hail falling on the east side of the city.
A Beginner’s Guide to Storms
When a storm looms, it’s critical to understand the dangers and precautions you should take to keep safe.
When a watch or warning is issued, it is critical to know where you are situated on a map so that you can determine whether you are at danger. It’s not uncommon for National Weather Service advisories to provide information specific to a city or a county. As a resident of a certain county, you should know where you live and how to find it on the map.
The distinction between a watch and a warning is equally critical. However, it is crucial to take action as soon as possible in the event of a warning, as circumstances are ideal for an event.
It’s not clear, however, what constitutes severe thunderstorm weather.
Hail that is one inch in diameter is around the same size as a quarter.
Wind speeds of 58 mph or higher are another factor that contributes to the severity of a storm.
Tornado watch has been extended until 1am. Thunderstorms could form along the cold front as it moves through central Texas late tonight into early tomorrow morning. Overall though, the tornado threat remains low, though not zero, tonight pic.twitter.com/mXcBjstT2V
— Meteorologist Carlo Falco (@CarloOn_Fox7) March 22, 2022
Tornado Watch continues for communities east of Bexar County as storms exit region