1 thunderstorm wind, as filed by the National Weather Service.
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1 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.
High winds knocked over trees, tore branches from other trees, and downed power poles across mainly the northern part of San Antonio. Power was reported out to nearly 10,000 persons for over 1 1/2 hours as a result of the storm. Spotty rainfall accompanied the storm, with most areas receiving less than 1 inch.
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