Tornado Watch Issued for 29 Texas Counties Amid Severe Storm Threat

The National Weather Service has issued multiple severe weather alerts for San Antonio, the Hill Country, and large parts of West and Southwest Texas, including tornado warnings and watches effective into Tuesday morning. Specific warnings were issued for southeast Gillespie and northwest Blanco counties, with residents in affected areas urged to seek immediate shelter due to possible tornadoes and large hail. Tornado watches cover numerous counties, including Bandera, Edwards, Kendall, Kerr, Medina, and Real, with threats of baseball-sized hail, damaging winds up to 75 mph, and isolated tornadoes. While San Antonio was not initially included in the tornado watch, forecasters warn that the region could still experience strong storms, particularly between 3 and 8 a.m. Tuesday. Emergency officials advise all residents in the watch areas to remain alert, have a way to receive warnings, and prepare for rapidly changing weather conditions. The severe weather risk is expected to persist, with isolated storms possible through at least Wednesday.