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Brief Tornado Hits I-10 Near Shavano Park, No Injuries

7/16/2026

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Tornado Hits I-10

A brief tornado touched down on Interstate 10 near Shavano Park, flashing visible power arcs as it crossed the highway.
The tornado struck San Antonio’s northwest side, crossing I-10 near Shavano Park, with no injuries reported.
San Antonio Fire Department responded at 6023 UTSA Blvd to assess the tornado’s impact.
The National Weather Service will survey the damage to determine the tornado’s path and strength.

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Tornado Rips Roof

The tornado ripped the roof off the Oasis San Antonio apartments and damaged the Palladium IMAX theater.
Firefighters arrived just before 8 a.m. and found the Oasis complex roof missing, with three fourth-floor units damaged.
CPS Energy President Rudy Garza said crews de-energized circuits due to lightning before repairing lines.
UTSA officials reported ten to twelve students were temporarily displaced, but campus operations continued normally.

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Tornado Hits I-10

A brief tornado touched down on Interstate 10 near Shavano Park, flashing visible power arcs as it crossed the highway.
The tornado struck San Antonio’s northwest side, crossing I-10 near Shavano Park, with no injuries reported.
San Antonio Fire Department responded at 6023 UTSA Blvd to assess the tornado’s impact.
The National Weather Service will survey the damage to determine the tornado’s path and strength.

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