San Antonio, Texas – Powerful thunderstorms threaten Central and North-Central Texas overnight, putting more than 800,000 residents at risk of damaging winds and large hail until 7 a.m. Wednesday. Cities from San Antonio and Kerrville up through Kingsland, Killeen, Granbury, and Gainesville could see scattered wind gusts up to 70 mph and hail as large as two inches.
According to the National Weather Service and the Storm Prediction Center, a severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for much of the Hill Country and I-35 corridor. Frequent lightning, isolated hail, and damaging winds are possible across the affected region, which includes key travel routes and school districts. Emergency officials urge drivers to avoid overnight travel and secure outdoor items that could become projectiles.
Communities such as Boerne, Gatesville, and Mineral Wells should expect rapid weather changes, with the most intense storms likely to hit before sunrise. Utility crews and hospitals are on alert for power outages and weather-related emergencies. Residents are encouraged to charge electronic devices, monitor weather alerts, and review severe weather plans.
The thunderstorm watch remains in place until 7 a.m. Wednesday, with additional warnings possible if storms intensify or shift east. Stay tuned for updates as the situation develops.
