A combination of low level moisture and an unstable airmass resulted in thunderstorms developing along a dry line during the afternoon. Thunderstorms became more widespread as an upper level disturbance swept northeast across West Central Texas. Thunderstorms became severe and produced a few tornadoes and large hail.

Hail in JONES, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-08 18:15:00 to 17-MAR-08 18:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAWLEY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in SCHLEICHER, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-08 18:23:00 to 17-MAR-08 18:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: EL DORADO MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in RUNNELS, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-08 19:25:00 to 17-MAR-08 19:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROWENA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in TAYLOR, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-08 19:35:00 to 17-MAR-08 19:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHEP
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in THROCKMORTON, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-08 19:45:00 to 17-MAR-08 19:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODSON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in SCHLEICHER, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-08 21:12:00 to 17-MAR-08 21:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: EL DORADO MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in SCHLEICHER, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-08 21:45:00 to 17-MAR-08 21:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: EL DORADO MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Tornado in COLEMAN, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-08 19:29:00 to 17-MAR-08 19:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: SILVER VLY
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A report of a brief tornado touchdown was reported near Lake Coleman.

Thunderstorm Wind in TAYLOR, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-08 18:06:00 to 17-MAR-08 18:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: ABILENE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Six power poles were reported down at the intersection of Rebecca Lane and U.S. Highway 277 on the west side of Abilene. The power poles were blown over from west to east.

Hail in COLEMAN, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-08 17:06:00 to 17-MAR-08 17:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: GOLDSBORO
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in TOM GREEN, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-08 22:18:00 to 17-MAR-08 22:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHRISTOVAL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail in TOM GREEN, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-08 22:25:00 to 17-MAR-08 22:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHRISTOVAL
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in TOM GREEN, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-08 22:59:00 to 17-MAR-08 22:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAN ANGELO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MENARD, TEXAS
From 18-MAR-08 02:45:00 to 18-MAR-08 02:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MENARD
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in SCHLEICHER, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-08 21:59:00 to 17-MAR-08 21:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINCHELL
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in CROCKETT, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-08 21:00:00 to 17-MAR-08 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OZONA
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in CROCKETT, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-08 21:00:00 to 17-MAR-08 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OZONA
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Tornado in COLEMAN, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-08 18:53:00 to 17-MAR-08 18:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLEN COVE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

An off duty NWS Employee reported a brief tornado about 4 miles northeast of Talpa.

Tornado in NOLAN, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-08 13:15:00 to 17-MAR-08 13:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARYNEAL
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A brief tornado was seen by the public with no damage reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in COKE, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-08 22:05:00 to 17-MAR-08 22:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRONTE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Power lines were blown down just north of Bronte.

Hail in SCHLEICHER, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-08 22:50:00 to 17-MAR-08 22:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: EL DORADO MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in SCHLEICHER, TEXAS
From 17-MAR-08 21:59:00 to 17-MAR-08 21:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: EL DORADO MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio