8:30 a.m. Update: the tornado warning across the northern San Antonio metro area has been canceled. Rotation has weakened, and a tornado is no longer on the ground.
A tornado warning has been issued for parts of the northern San Antonio metro area, the National Weather Service announced Wednesday morning. The warning includes areas such as Shavano Park, the Rim at La Cantera, the Dominion, Fair Oaks Ranch, and Camp Bullis. The warning will last until 8:30 a.m. Wednesday
At 7:55 a.m., a radar-confirmed tornado was cross Interstate-10 between Shavano Park and the Dominion, or about 10 miles northwest of San Antonio International Airport. The tornado was moving northeast at 20 mph.
According to the National Weather Service this tornado will be near Cross Mountain, The Dominion, and Leon Springs around 800 AM CDT, as well as Fair Oaks Ranch around 805 AM CDT.
If you are in this area, take shelter now. Radar indicates that a tornado is likely on the ground. The warning will stay in effect until at least 8:30 a.m.
“Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows,” The National Weather Service said in a statement. “If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.”