San Antonio CPS power outage update: Over 100,000 without power amid storms in Bexar County; when will power be restored
The worst hit areas is San Antonio in Bexar County with more than 9,000 residents affected by CPS's power outage.
A flash flood warning has been issued for San Antonio, Texas, on August 28, as a storm sweeps through Bexar County. The National Weather Service (NWS) reported that several inches of rain have fallen and warned of potential wind gusts up to 60 mph and torrential rainfall. A meteorologist from News 4 San Antonio shared on Facebook that the Tower of the Americas was shaking in the wind, highlighting the storm's intensity.
While some feared a tornado during the storm, no tornado warning has been issued. One X user reported hearing transformers buzzing and feeling terrified, although there is no official confirmation of a twister in the area. The San Antonio River Authority advised residents to stay informed and safe due to heavy rainfall and the risk of low water crossings.
Several social media users shared photos and videos of the torrential downpour, lightning, and flash flooding in the city.
Written by urgent.news from Hindustan Times - World News's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
This story
This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.