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Over 6 inches of rain was recorded at San Antonio International Airport on Thursday, the highest one-day rainfall total since 2013.
Weather could get dicey as afternoon storms possible arrive in San Antonio. Thunderstorms are beginning to flare up near the Alamo City, according to National Weather Service radar. In a recent forecast report, NWS says isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms are in the forecast for Saturday, June 14 especially during daytime heating.
After more than 3,000 were without power Wednesday morning after strong storms, the lights have turned back on for most.
The flash flood risk in the region is a factor through Thursday, but the highest risk could be Wednesday night and Thursday, forecasters said.
San Antonio's forecast suggests scattered showers and a heatwave, with chances of thunderstorms and highs near 93-95 degrees.
The abrupt closure comes after the city experienced record-breaking rainfall in the morning hours on Thursday. Between 3 and 8 inches of rain occurred in Bexar County, according to the National Weather Service. The heavy rains blanketed the region, causing power outages, high-water rescues and at least four fatalities.