The last of a three day active severe weather period occurred across much of west Texas. The dryline retreated overnight and once again became active in regards to thunderstorm development. Enhancement to storms occurred as an upper level disturbance tracked across the area during the time of peak thunderstorm development. One of the primarily driving factors to storm severity was the presence of high instability. Increased shear also aided in the development of tornadic supercells. Resulting thunderstorms produced large hail and a few tornadoes across the area.

Tornado in DAWSON, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-08 19:00:00 to 27-MAY-08 19:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: EVELENA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Texas DPS reported a brief tornado eight miles west-southwest of Friendship. No damage was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARTIN, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-08 19:19:00 to 27-MAY-08 19:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: TARZAN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winds up to 60 mph were estimated by a trained storm spotter. No damage was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAWSON, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-08 19:30:00 to 27-MAY-08 19:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAMESA
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

West Texas Mesonet recorded a 62 mph thunderstorm wind gust. No damage was reported.

Hail in DAWSON, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-08 18:30:00 to 27-MAY-08 18:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAMESA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in DAWSON, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-08 18:45:00 to 27-MAY-08 18:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAND
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Hail in ECTOR, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-08 18:51:00 to 27-MAY-08 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARDENDALE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in DAWSON, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-08 19:30:00 to 27-MAY-08 19:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: WELCH
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Post Office

Tornado in DAWSON, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-08 18:44:00 to 27-MAY-08 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: PATRICIA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A second tornado was produced by a strong thunderstorm. The tornado lifted after about 30 seconds. No damage was reported.

Hail in GAINES, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-08 16:35:00 to 27-MAY-08 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEAGRAVES
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in DAWSON, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-08 17:35:00 to 27-MAY-08 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAMESA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in BREWSTER, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-08 17:30:00 to 27-MAY-08 17:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARATHON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WARD, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-08 18:04:00 to 27-MAY-08 18:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONAHANS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MARTIN, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-08 18:21:00 to 27-MAY-08 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: TARZAN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flash Flood in DAWSON, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-08 19:35:00 to 27-MAY-08 21:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAMESA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Lamesa Police reported one foot of water across many streets in Lamesa. In addition, water up to three feet flowed through low water crossings.

Hail in BREWSTER, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-08 14:22:00 to 27-MAY-08 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALPINE
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Brewster County emergency manager reported baseball sized hail at Hilltop Ranch.

Hail in BREWSTER, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-08 16:30:00 to 27-MAY-08 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALPINE TERLINGUA ARP
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Tornado in DAWSON, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-08 18:02:00 to 27-MAY-08 18:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRIENDSHIP
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A brief tornado was reported by a local storm chaser. Estimated loction of the vortex was 2.5 miles west of the intersection of Texas State Highways 349 and 137. No damage was reported.