6:25 p.m. Update: the Bexar-Wilcon county tornado warning has been canceled early. Rotation within the storm has weakened, and a tornado is no longer expected with this storm. 

6:15 p.m. Update: A new tornado warning has been issued in eastern Bexar County, the National Weather Service announced Wednesday evening. 

The warning includes areas in far eastern Bexar County, as well as far western Wilson County, as the storm moves slowly northeast along the Bexar-Wilson county line. Adkins, Sayers, St. Hedwig, and New Berlin are included in the tornado warning, which lasts until 7:00 p.m.

At 6:15 p.m., a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located located near Calaveras Lake, near U.S. 87. The storm is moving to the north-northeast at 10 mph. The possible tornado is heading north of U.S. 87, toward Adkins, St. Hedwig, and New Berlin.

If you are in this area, take shelter now. While a tornado may not be on the ground yet, strong rotation indicates that one could form at any moment. The warning will stay in effect until at least 7:00 p.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.”

Original Post (this warning has been canceled)

A tornado warning has been issued in eastern Bexar County — including parts of the eastern San Antonio metro area — the National Weather Service announced Wednesday afternoon. The warning includes China Grove, Lone Oak, and areas near St. Hedwig. The warning will last until 4:45 p.m. Wednesday

At 4:05 p.m., a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was spotted between Elmendorf and China Grove, near Calaveras Lake. The rotation is on the east side of Loop 410. The storm is moving to the north-northeast at 20 mph. The possible tornado is heading toward U.S. 87, near China Grove. It the storm continues, it would move toward St. Hedwig.

According to the National Weather Service this tornado will be near China Grove at 425 PM CDT, as well St. Hedwig around 435 PM CDT. If you are in this area, take shelter now.

“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.”