A linear convective complex, with occasional bow-shaped radar echoes, propagated southeastward over most of the west Texas South Plains. Numerous reports of damaging wind gusts were received, with most of the damage limited to utilities and trees. Some structural damage was reported in Abernathy, where a business was destroyed and another severely damaged. Local newspapers reported that at least 10,200 utility customers suffered electrical outages due to damaged lines and poles.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMB, TEXAS
From 14-AUG-08 19:25:00 to 14-AUG-08 19:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLTON
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Texas Tech University West Texas Mesonet site near Olton measured a peak thunderstorm wind gust of 58 mph. No damage was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in LUBBOCK, TEXAS
From 14-AUG-08 20:09:00 to 14-AUG-08 20:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: (LBB)LUBBOCK INTL AR
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Automated Surface Observing System at Lubbock's Preston Smith International Airport measured peak wind gusts of 61 mph between 20:09 CST and 20:12 CST. Numerous utility lines and poles were blown down by the winds as they moved southward across portions of Lubbock and resulted in a loss of electrical services to more than 5,000 Lubbock residents, generally east of Interstate 27. No serious structural damages were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in FLOYD, TEXAS
From 14-AUG-08 20:20:00 to 14-AUG-08 20:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLOYDADA
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A Texas Tech University West Texas Mesonet station just northeast of Floydada recorded a thunderstorm wind gust of 60 mph at 20:20 CST. By 20:25 CST, local law enforcement officials reported that several large trees had been blown down in the city.

Thunderstorm Wind in CROSBY, TEXAS
From 14-AUG-08 21:00:00 to 14-AUG-08 21:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: RALLS
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Severe thunderstorm wind gusts of 61 mph were recorded by Texas Tech University West Texas Mesonet sites southeast of Ralls and northwest of White River Lake. No damage was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in DICKENS, TEXAS
From 14-AUG-08 21:15:00 to 14-AUG-08 21:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPUR
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Texas Tech University West Texas Mesonet site near Spur measured a thunderstorm wind gust of 59 mph. No damage was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in KENT, TEXAS
From 14-AUG-08 21:55:00 to 14-AUG-08 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: JAYTON
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Texas Tech University West Texas Mesonet site near Jayton recorded severe thunderstorm wind gusts of 59 mph and 61 mph at 21:55 CST and 22:00 CST respectively. No damage was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in STONEWALL, TEXAS
From 14-AUG-08 22:15:00 to 14-AUG-08 22:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ASPERMONT
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A Texas Tech University West Texas Mesonet site just northeast of Aspermont measured a severe thunderstorm wind gust of 62 mph. No damage was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in SWISHER, TEXAS
From 14-AUG-08 19:30:00 to 14-AUG-08 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAPPY
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A Skywarn storm spotter estimated that thunderstorm wind gusts approached 65 mph in Happy. The winds were accompanied by small hail. No damage was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALE, TEXAS
From 14-AUG-08 19:55:00 to 14-AUG-08 20:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: SETH WARD
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hale County officials reported that numerous power lines were blown down by thunderstorm winds in Seth Ward. Damaging winds continued to accompany the convective complex southward across the county. Around 20:00 CST, winds estimated to approach 80 mph caused significant damage to two businesses near Interstate 27 in Abernathy. The roof was completely blown off of one industrial size metal structure, while another sustained partial roof loss. Subsequent wind and water damage inside the fully exposed building led to a total loss of that facility. No injuries were reported, but more than 5,200 homes and businesses were reportedly without utility power following the storm.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASTRO, TEXAS
From 14-AUG-08 18:25:00 to 14-AUG-08 19:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUMMERFIELD
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Numerous reports of severe thunderstorm wind gusts were received as a linear convective complex moved southeastward over Castro County. A National Weather Service cooperative observer initially estimated wind gusts up to 60 mph in Summerfield at 18:25 CST. By 18:55 CST the public reported similar wind estimates in Nazareth. The Texas Tech University West Texas Mesonet site near Hart recorded gusts of 61 mph and 60 mph at 19:00 CST and 19:05 CST respectively. An additional report by the public indicated that large tree limbs were blown down southeast of Hart by 19:20 CST.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALL, TEXAS
From 14-AUG-08 19:30:00 to 14-AUG-08 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEMPHIS
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A brief but very intense thunderstorm wind gust of 66 mph was recorded by the Texas Tech University West Texas Mesonet site near Memphis. Local officials reported that the winds downed a number of power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in MOTLEY, TEXAS
From 14-AUG-08 20:55:00 to 14-AUG-08 20:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROARING SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Texas Tech University West Texas Mesonet station recorded a severe thunderstorm wind gust of 58 mph just north of Roaring Springs. No damage was reported.