A cold front stalled across West Central Texas, resulting in showers and thunderstorms. The thunderstorms resulted in hail and damaging winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in TAYLOR, TEXAS
From 28-MAY-12 18:30:00 to 28-MAY-12 18:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: ABILENE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

There were reports of many large tree limbs, many power lines, and one power pole downed by the damaging wind across Abilene.  This left many without power across the city.

Hail in RUNNELS, TEXAS
From 28-MAY-12 20:21:00 to 28-MAY-12 20:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINGATE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Hail in NOLAN, TEXAS
From 28-MAY-12 20:36:00 to 28-MAY-12 20:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARYNEAL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in FISHER, TEXAS
From 28-MAY-12 21:20:00 to 28-MAY-12 21:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLAYTONVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Hail in NOLAN, TEXAS
From 29-MAY-12 00:00:00 to 29-MAY-12 00:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: NOLAN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Thunderstorm Wind in TAYLOR, TEXAS
From 28-MAY-12 18:22:00 to 28-MAY-12 18:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: (DYS)DYESS AFB ABILE
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in TAYLOR, TEXAS
From 28-MAY-12 18:22:00 to 28-MAY-12 18:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: (DYS)DYESS AFB ABILE
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in TAYLOR, TEXAS
From 28-MAY-12 18:36:00 to 28-MAY-12 18:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: (ABI)ABILENE MUNI AR
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in JONES, TEXAS
From 28-MAY-12 18:25:00 to 28-MAY-12 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ABILENE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Power lines were down along Highway 351, between Abilene and Hamby.

Thunderstorm Wind in TAYLOR, TEXAS
From 28-MAY-12 18:25:00 to 28-MAY-12 18:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: WYLIE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A carport awning was blown onto a vehicle at Warwick Apartments, near U.S. Highway 83 and Arrowhead Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in JONES, TEXAS
From 28-MAY-12 18:30:00 to 28-MAY-12 18:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAWLEY
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The metal roof on a house was peeled back. In addition, numerous large tree limbs were reported broken, and a carport was damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALLAHAN, TEXAS
From 28-MAY-12 18:40:00 to 28-MAY-12 18:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLYDE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power lines were reported down in Clyde causing numerous power outages.

Hail in NOLAN, TEXAS
From 28-MAY-12 20:15:00 to 28-MAY-12 20:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARYNEAL
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail broke several skylights in a home which resulted in minor cuts of a resident.

Hail in NOLAN, TEXAS
From 28-MAY-12 23:08:00 to 28-MAY-12 23:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: SWEETWATER
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail fell from 12:08 to 12:15 AM CDT.

Hail in RUNNELS, TEXAS
From 28-MAY-12 20:39:00 to 28-MAY-12 20:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINTERS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Pea to golf ball size hail was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in BROWN, TEXAS
From 28-MAY-12 20:30:00 to 28-MAY-12 20:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROWNWOOD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported downed power lines and trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in THROCKMORTON, TEXAS
From 28-MAY-12 18:05:00 to 28-MAY-12 18:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: THROCKMORTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported a 52 MPH wind gust in Throckmorton.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALLAHAN, TEXAS
From 28-MAY-12 18:30:00 to 28-MAY-12 18:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLYDE
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported a wind gust to 65 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in THROCKMORTON, TEXAS
From 28-MAY-12 19:00:00 to 28-MAY-12 19:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODSON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The Throckmorton Volunteer Fire Department reported a 60 MPH wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in TAYLOR, TEXAS
From 28-MAY-12 18:24:00 to 28-MAY-12 18:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: ABILENE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree was reported down at Quail Hollow Apartments.

Thunderstorm Wind in THROCKMORTON, TEXAS
From 28-MAY-12 19:01:00 to 28-MAY-12 19:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: THROCKMORTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Broken tree limbs were reported in Throckmorton.

Thunderstorm Wind in TAYLOR, TEXAS
From 28-MAY-12 19:00:00 to 28-MAY-12 19:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: WYLIE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public estimated a 60 MPH wind gust.

Hail in NOLAN, TEXAS
From 28-MAY-12 21:25:00 to 28-MAY-12 21:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: SWEETWATER
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public