South Texans better have their umbrellas at the ready. The National Weather Service has warned of severe thunderstorms hitting the area this Sunday from noon until 7 p.m. According to KENS5, we're looking at not just some rain and lightning, but potential downpours heavy enough to cause flash flooding, particularly in the Hill Country heading eastward.
For those thinking to quickly run their errands before the weather turns nasty, be wary. As the day heats up, so too does the likelihood of storms rolling in to douse any plans of staying dry. The National Weather Service forecasts 1 to 1.5 inches of rain pelting down parts of DeWitt and Lavaca Counties early in the day, and an outflow boundary stretching to just south of San Antonio is expected to bring the next round of storms. They've cautioned the public through the use of a tweet, which shows the movement of the storm system across the counties.
In light of these impending storms, the NWS has taken precautions by issuing a Flood Watch through early Sunday afternoon for the most northern counties, from the Hill Country and areas eastward. There's talk of some areas receiving over three inches of rainfall, as reported by KENS5, which certainly spells trouble for those prone to flash floods.
It's not all doom and gloom, however. Following the tempest, FOX San Antonio has provided a silver lining, forecasting an eventual reprieve with storms to gradually clear by Sunday evening and possibly rendering us a glimpse of the sun before it sets. Temperatures are also expected to ramp up, with the rest of the workweek looking to be mostly dry and heat starting to become the pressing issue, potentially climbing into the 90s by Tuesday.
The immediate concern, however, is the severe weather on the horizon. Residents are advised to keep abreast of updates and to take all necessary precautions to safeguard themselves and their property from the storm's impact. For further details and live updates, check out the National Weather Service's social media feeds and local news outlets.
