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'You could hear just like a howl': Residents recount Northwest Side tornado
By Brian Kirkpatrick at Texas Public Radio (TPR) - News
· July 15, 2026
· 1 min read
UT San Antonio students, shoppers and workers describe taking cover as the 100 mph EF-1 tornado ripped part of the roof from an apartment building and scattered debris across the Northwest Side.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The tornado's impact on northwest San Antonio's business sector will likely be felt for some time, given the damage to apartments and shopping areas. With no deaths or serious injuries reported, the focus will now shift to assessing the extent of the damage and planning for reconstruction. This incident may also prompt local business owners and residents to review their emergency preparedness plans, ensuring they are better equipped to respond to severe weather events in the future. The city's economic development efforts may also need to adapt to address the needs of affected businesses and residents, potentially including support for rebuilding and recovery. As the community begins the process of rebuilding, it will be crucial to monitor how city government and local organizations respond to support those impacted by the tornado.
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Category: schools ·
Published: July 15, 2026 ·
Source: Texas Public Radio (TPR) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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