Thousands face days without power as San Antonio clears storm damage, residents seek relief
Severe storms in San Antonio have left thousands of residents without power during a period of extreme heat. Utility crews are working to repair extensive damage, but officials warn that outages may persist for several days.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the vulnerability of urban infrastructure to extreme weather events and the resulting public health risks during heatwaves.
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Joey Palacios / TPR Storm damage at Flores and Cypress streets in San Antonio, where high winds brought down utility poles, power lines and tree limbs following Friday night’s severe storms. This story was last updated at 12:15 a.m. on Aug. 30, 2026.
CPS Energy crews continued working early Sunday to restore power after severe storms knocked out electricity across the San Antonio area Friday night.
As of 12:15 a.m. Sunday, 47,276 customers remained without power, down from 112,000 at the height of the storm.
CPS Energy Interim President and CEO Frank Almaraz warned that some customers could remain without electricity for several days.
“We have down lines, broken poles and fallen trees. Some of these outages are going to extend several days,” Almaraz said. “So please begin making plans now. Put your emergency plan into effect and make plans to stay cool somewhere.”
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