The combination of strong west winds behind the dryline and moist southeast surface flow resulted in strong storms throughout the area. Initial thunderstorm development occurred along this boundary, which was located from Carlsbad, southward through Fort Stockton. Additional upper level atmospheric support was provided by a passing upper level disturbance. The strength of thunderstorms was increased by having a moderately unstable and high wind shear environment.

Thunderstorm Wind in GAINES, TEXAS
From 06-MAY-08 16:35:00 to 06-MAY-08 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOOP
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Powerlines were downed by strong thunderstorm winds in the Ashmore community.

Tornado in PECOS, TEXAS
From 05-MAY-08 16:25:00 to 05-MAY-08 16:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: IMPERIAL
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A brief tornado was reported by a trained spotter and relayed by local media. No damage was reported.

Hail in GAINES, TEXAS
From 06-MAY-08 16:34:00 to 06-MAY-08 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEMINOLE ARPT
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Hail 1.5 inches in size fell along Farm to Market Road 2885.

Hail in PECOS, TEXAS
From 06-MAY-08 16:40:00 to 06-MAY-08 16:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: IMPERIAL RES
Magnitude: 4.25 
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Windows were knocked out by softball sized hail between Imperial and Grandfalls.

Hail in GAINES, TEXAS
From 06-MAY-08 16:45:00 to 06-MAY-08 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEMINOLE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Penny to half dollar sized hail fell along Farm to Market Road 1429.

Hail in GAINES, TEXAS
From 06-MAY-08 17:00:00 to 06-MAY-08 17:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOOP
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Hail in GAINES, TEXAS
From 07-MAY-08 00:30:00 to 07-MAY-08 00:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEMINOLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in GAINES, TEXAS
From 06-MAY-08 15:57:00 to 06-MAY-08 16:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEMINOLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WARD, TEXAS
From 06-MAY-08 15:57:00 to 06-MAY-08 16:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRANDFALLS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Tornado in CRANE, TEXAS
From 05-MAY-08 16:59:00 to 05-MAY-08 17:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRANE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Local law enforcement relayed a trained spotter report of a tornado west of Crane. No damage was reported.

Hail in CRANE, TEXAS
From 06-MAY-08 16:49:00 to 06-MAY-08 17:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRANE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter to golfball sized hail fell in Crane.

Hail in CRANE, TEXAS
From 06-MAY-08 17:30:00 to 06-MAY-08 17:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRANE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter