Update, May 26, 10:45 p.m.: There are currently more than 32,000 people without power across San Antonio as storms continue to move through the area.
CPS Energy’s outage tracker reports 121 active outages as of 10:25 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, with more than 18,000 customers left in the dark.
As crews work to restore power, San Antonio residents are also bracing for possible “life-threatening floods.” The National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood Warning for much of the San Antonio area through 1:15 a.m. Wednesday, May 27.
Earlier Tuesday evening, the NWS wrote in a Flood Watch update that “rain amounts generally from 1-3 inches with pockets up to 5 inches are expected which could quickly lead to flooding due to recent rainfall.” Forecasters also warned of potential “rapid, life-threatening flooding” along rivers, creeks and low-lying areas through Wednesday morning.
Additionally, a severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for areas along and west of Highway 281 through 9 p.m. Tuesday night. Overnight, the area could experience rain capable of flash flooding and thunderstorms capable of producing large hail and damaging winds, according to the NWS.
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect the outage change.