Heavy rains keep drenching South Texas sparking a tornado in San Antonio
Summary
Heavy rain and slow-moving storms have caused flooding across South Texas, including a tornado in San Antonio. Authorities have rescued dozens of people, and some areas could receive up to 20 inches of rain, with flood warnings in effect.Key Facts
- A tornado touched down in northwest San Antonio near Interstate 10 with no reported injuries.
- Areas of South Texas, especially Uvalde County, have seen up to 16 inches of rain so far.
- Flash flood warnings were issued for several counties near the Mexico border.
- Rescuers saved at least nine people from floodwaters using boats and other methods.
- Texas Governor Greg Abbott declared disasters in many counties affected by the storms.
- Flooding has displaced residents, with shelters opened in Uvalde and Sabinal.
- The heavy rain is caused by a slow-moving low-pressure system pulling moisture mainly from the Gulf of Mexico.
- This type of prolonged wet weather happens roughly every five years in Texas.
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