Strong Thunderstorm Moves Through Converse, Schertz, and Cibolo Bringing Heavy Rain and Hail
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS — A strong thunderstorm moved through Converse, Schertz, and Cibolo around 10:20 PM Thursday, producing heavy rain, frequent lightning, and small hail as it tracked eastward. According to local radar updates, the storm developed rapidly along the I-35 corridor, bringing gusts up to 40 mph and penny-sized hail to portions of northeast Bexar and Guadalupe Counties.
Heavy Rain and Frequent Lightning
Radar imagery from 4 Zone Weather showed an intense cluster of storms over Live Oak and Schertz, with lightning strikes increasing as the storm pushed toward Cibolo and Marion. Motorists on Interstate 35 and Highway 78 reported visibility issues due to heavy rainfall and flashes of lightning illuminating the sky.
“This storm has a strong core capable of small hail and brief gusty winds,” forecasters noted during live coverage. “It’s a reminder that even non-severe storms can produce hazardous travel conditions, especially at night.”
Movement and Current Status
The storm was moving east at approximately 30 mph, continuing toward McQueeney and Santa Clara by late evening. The National Weather Service did not issue a severe thunderstorm warning for the system, but cautioned residents that frequent lightning and isolated pockets of small hail could still pose safety risks.
Residents are advised to stay indoors until the storm fully passes and to avoid driving through areas of standing water, as minor flooding is possible in low-lying spots.
What’s Next
The overnight forecast continues to call for scattered thunderstorms across south-central Texas as a slow-moving frontal boundary remains over the region. Additional rounds of rain are possible through Friday morning, though widespread severe weather is not expected at this time.
Stay tuned to NapervilleLocal.com for continuing updates on storm activity and regional weather alerts across Texas.
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