A continuing day of convection along the dryline ensued across southern portions of the forecast area. Increasing southeast winds assisted in boosting low level moisture across the region. Moderate shear and above normal moisture led to the development of severe storms. Very large hail and even a confirmed tornado resulted from this unstable environment.

Thunderstorm Wind in PECOS, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-08 18:57:00 to 26-MAY-08 19:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT STOCKTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A thunderstorm wind gust near 60 mph  was reported south of Fort Stockton. No damage was reported.

Hail in PECOS, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-08 17:43:00 to 26-MAY-08 17:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: BALDRIDGE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Nickel sized hail was reported along I-10 near mile marker 273.

Hail in PECOS, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-08 15:55:00 to 26-MAY-08 16:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT STOCKTON ARPT FST
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flash Flood in PECOS, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-08 17:43:00 to 26-MAY-08 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BALDRIDGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Pecos County Sheriff's Office reported two feet of water flowing over I-10 near mile marker 273. Local media reported several sections of U.S. Highway 385/67 north of I-10 to have over one foot of water covering the road.

Hail in PECOS, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-08 14:12:00 to 26-MAY-08 14:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: IMPERIAL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in PECOS, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-08 15:08:00 to 26-MAY-08 15:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: IMPERIAL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in PECOS, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-08 17:07:00 to 26-MAY-08 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BALDRIDGE
Magnitude: 4.25 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Softball sized hail was reported along I-10 near mile marker 278.

Hail in PECOS, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-08 18:57:00 to 26-MAY-08 19:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT STOCKTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny to quarter sized hail fell south of Fort Stockton.

Hail in PECOS, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-08 20:05:00 to 26-MAY-08 20:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT STOCKTON
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in PECOS, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-08 20:15:00 to 26-MAY-08 20:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAKERSFIELD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tornado in PECOS, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-08 17:07:00 to 26-MAY-08 17:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: BALDRIDGE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A brief tornado was reported near mile marker 278 on I-10. No damage was reported.

Hail in PECOS, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-08 17:03:00 to 26-MAY-08 17:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: BALDRIDGE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Golfball sized hail was reported at mile marker 273 on I-10.