Storms developed over Northwest Texas when a dryline, shortwave, and peak heating combined. These storms merged into several small clusters as they moved east and southeast into North Texas. Hail up to the size of ping pong balls and strong winds to 60 mph were reported with these storms.

Hail in YOUNG, TEXAS
From 06-MAY-12 18:50:00 to 06-MAY-12 18:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEWCASTLE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Half dollar sized hail was reported in Newcastle.

Hail in LAMPASAS, TEXAS
From 06-MAY-12 16:13:00 to 06-MAY-12 16:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAMETA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Hail stones ranging up to the size of quarters was reported 4 miles south of Lometa. The hail was mostly the size of peas to nickels.

Thunderstorm Wind in PALO PINTO, TEXAS
From 06-MAY-12 19:50:00 to 06-MAY-12 19:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: SALESVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trained spotters estimated 60 mph winds along Highway 281 in the northeast part of the county. Power flashes were also observed in the area. These winds appear to have occurred as the outflow from the storm began to surge out ahead of the storm.

Hail in YOUNG, TEXAS
From 06-MAY-12 18:55:00 to 06-MAY-12 18:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEWCASTLE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Ping pong ball sized hail was reported in Newcastle via HAM radio.

Thunderstorm Wind in YOUNG, TEXAS
From 06-MAY-12 18:56:00 to 06-MAY-12 18:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEWCASTLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Storm spotters estimated thunderstorm winds of 60 mph in Newcastle.

Hail in YOUNG, TEXAS
From 06-MAY-12 19:00:00 to 06-MAY-12 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: JEAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter sized hail was reported 3 miles west of Red Top.

Hail in JACK, TEXAS
From 06-MAY-12 19:18:00 to 06-MAY-12 19:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACKSBORO
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Half dollar sized hail was reported 8 miles west of Jackboro.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACK, TEXAS
From 06-MAY-12 19:27:00 to 06-MAY-12 19:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACKSBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A large tree was blown down on Highway 114 approximately 2 miles west of Jacksboro.

Thunderstorm Wind in PARKER, TEXAS
From 06-MAY-12 19:50:00 to 06-MAY-12 19:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters reported a 60 mph wind gust in Whitt. This wind gust appears to have occurred as the outflow from the storm began to surge out ahead of the storm.

Thunderstorm Wind in PALO PINTO, TEXAS
From 06-MAY-12 19:55:00 to 06-MAY-12 19:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: SALESVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Small trees were snapped about 4 feet up the trunk approximately 3 miles west-northwest of Whitt. Several 4-6 diameter tree branches were also knocked down.