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CPS crews continue to work Saturday morning to restore electricity across Bexar County after a severe thunderstorm knocked out power across parts of San Antonio.
The storms brought high winds, lightning and minor flooding, with winds downing trees and causing minor damage to several structures. A peak wind gust of 77 mph was recorded at San Antonio International Airport during the storm.
At one point, as many as 100,000 CPS Energy customers lost power because of lightning damage, according to the utility.
The CPS outage map shows there are still several hundred homes without power, but most homes that experienced outages in the overnight hour have had power restored.
Crews worked through the night to assess damage and restore service. CPS Energy urged customers who remained without power to report outages and stay away from downed power lines, which can remain dangerous even when they appear inactive.
On Saturday morning, Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones shared a message on social media to express her thanks to CPS crews and first responders. She encouraged anyone affected by the storms to call 311, the city services information line.
"Libraries and park centers will serve as cooling centers and will operate normal hours today," Mayor Jones said on Facebook. Pets are accepted at both places.
The storm moved through the San Antonio area Friday evening, bringing a burst of strong winds and heavy rain. The National Weather Service had warned of the potential for severe thunderstorms as the system moved across South Texas.
The weather also caused flooding in some areas, although most of the reported impacts were limited to downed trees, power outages and minor property damage.
For residents who lost power, CPS Energy recommends keeping refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible to preserve food. People using generators should operate them outdoors and away from doors, windows and vents to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning.
The utility's outage map provides continuous updates on restoration efforts and estimated times for service to return.
Officials urged residents to use caution Saturday morning as crews continued clearing debris and repairing damaged equipment.
