Just before 8 a.m., fire crews responded to the Oasis San Antonio apartments at 6023 UTSA Blvd., where officials said the storm caused severe roof damage. Firefighters observed damage at apartments near The Rim.
No injuries were reported at either apartment complex, according to the fire department.
The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning Wednesday morning for parts of the northern San Antonio metro area.
At 7:55 a.m., the weather service reported a radar-confirmed tornado crossing Interstate 10 between Shavano Park and The Dominion. The tornado was moving northeast at about 20 mph toward Cross Mountain, The Dominion and Leon Springs.
The National Weather Service allowed the tornado warning to expire at 8:30 a.m.
In a statement, city officials urged residents to avoid the area and use caution while traveling.
“Please use caution, avoid driving through flooded roadways, and continue to monitor local weather conditions,” officials said.
Meteorologist Anthony Franze contributed to this report.