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Residents living near Kicaster remain on alert after tornado warnings, more rain expected overnight
By Alexis Scott, Emilio Sanchez at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 16, 2026
· 2 min read
The rain eased Wednesday evening, but residents near Calaveras Lake and outside Kicaster said they were not ready to let their guard down after spending hours under tornado warnings.The warnings were issued between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. as severe storms moved across parts of Bexar County. Although th...
Key takeaway Although the area avoided the significant damage reported elsewhere in San Antonio , many people sought shelter and waited for the storms to pass.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The severe weather that prompted tornado warnings near Kicaster and Calaveras Lake is a stark reminder of the unique challenges faced by rural residents in Bexar County. For families like the Ojedas, who own a farm with livestock, the threat of severe weather is not just about protecting their homes, but also their livelihoods. The fact that Armando Ojeda described the severe weather as unprecedented in his lifetime suggests that the area may be experiencing a shift in weather patterns, which could have significant implications for local agriculture and emergency preparedness. As the area braces for additional rounds of rain overnight, residents will be closely watching the weather and hoping that the storms do not exacerbate the already difficult conditions faced by farmers and ranchers in the area. The economic impact of severe weather on local farms and ranches will be an important factor to watch in the coming days.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 16, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? The rain eased Wednesday evening, but residents near Calaveras Lake and outside Kicaster said they were not ready to let their guard down after spending hours under tornado warnings.The warnings were issued between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. as severe storms moved across parts of Bexar County. Although th...
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