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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.

San Antonio's forecast suggests scattered showers and a heatwave, with chances of thunderstorms and highs near 93-95 degrees.

Dozens of roads and low water crossings are closed after heavy rain brought flooding conditions to the San Antonio area. Showers and storms swept through South Texas Thursday morning, bringing damaging wind gusts and hail to the area.

Residents across Central Texas are left with with damaged property after the area experienced record-breaking rain, dangerous winds and a short-lived tornado on Thursday, June 12. Several towns, many of which are in the San Antonio metropolitan area, are also experiencing flash flooding, resulting in a number of road and river closures.