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Peak wind gusts near 80 MPH leave trail of damage across San Antonio
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Shelby Ebertowski , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· August 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Nearly 100,000 customers lost electricity at the height of the storm due to strong winds and lightning damaging equipment. Powerful thunderstorms produced wind gusts approaching 80 mph, leaving a trail of damage.
Powerful thunderstorms produced wind gusts approaching 80 mph, leaving a trail of damage. Nearly 100,000 customers lost electricity at the height of the storm due to strong winds and lightning damaging equipment. Crews are working to restore service, while residents clean up debris and navigate power outages.
The extreme winds were caused by a severe thunderstorm, possibly enhanced by a downburst and additional thunderstorms. The situation developed rapidly, and conditions can change quickly.
Further details about the storm and its impact are available from the source, including information about the ongoing recovery efforts and the status of power outages in affected neighborhoods.
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Category: parks Published: August 29, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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