Scattered to numerous strong and severe thunderstorms developed late this afternoon and early evening as a vigorous upper trough moved across New Mexico. Many of these storms initially developed west of the dryline over the western South Plains in the form of high based thunderstorms; however, one severe storm developed farther east in southwest Motley County and produced hail to half-dollar size. Farther west, very dry sub-cloud layers led to the acceleration of thunderstorm downdrafts culminating with several downbursts, some with winds measured as high as 82 mph. In addition to thick blowing dirt, these winds created sporadic damage ranging from downed trees and limbs to minor structural damage. As these storms reached the dryline over the eastern South Plains, they solidified into a squall line and would go on to produce additional severe wind gusts and locally heavy rain in excess of one half inch before exiting the Rolling Plains near sunset.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOCKLEY, TEXAS
From 08-APR-15 17:50:00 to 08-APR-15 18:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEVELLAND
Magnitude: 66.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Downburst winds were measured up to 76 mph on two occasions by a Texas Tech University West Texas Mesonet located four miles south of Levelland.  Similar wind gusts damaged a porch and roof of a mobile home near Levelland.  Also, one power pole was toppled on the south side of Levelland.

Thunderstorm Wind in LYNN, TEXAS
From 08-APR-15 18:30:00 to 08-APR-15 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: TAHOKA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Lynn County Sheriff's Office estimated a severe wind gust along with penny size hail.  No damage was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALE, TEXAS
From 08-APR-15 18:45:00 to 08-APR-15 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ABERNATHY MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Measured by a Texas Tech University West Texas Mesonet near Abernathy.

Thunderstorm Wind in CROSBY, TEXAS
From 08-APR-15 19:05:00 to 08-APR-15 19:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROSBYTON MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Measured by a Texas Tech University West Texas Mesonet near Crosbyton.

Thunderstorm Wind in GARZA, TEXAS
From 08-APR-15 19:05:00 to 08-APR-15 19:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: POST
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Measured by a Texas Tech University West Texas Mesonet near Post.  At this same time, the Garza County Sheriff's Office estimated a 60 mph gust in the city.

Thunderstorm Wind in KENT, TEXAS
From 08-APR-15 19:44:00 to 08-APR-15 19:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: GIRARD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Kent County emergency management estimated winds of 50 to 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in KING, TEXAS
From 08-APR-15 19:50:00 to 08-APR-15 19:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: GUTHRIE 6666 ARPT
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Measured by a Texas Tech University West Texas Mesonet located 10 miles west-southwest of Guthrie.

Hail in MOTLEY, TEXAS
From 08-APR-15 17:30:00 to 08-APR-15 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MATADOR
Magnitude: 1.25 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A citizen in Matador forwarded a photo to the NWS Lubbock staff of large hail up to 1.25 inches in diameter. Damage information was not available.

Thunderstorm Wind in COTTLE, TEXAS
From 08-APR-15 20:30:00 to 08-APR-15 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHALK
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

An NWS Cooperative Observer reported a large tree was uprooted.

Thunderstorm Wind in COCHRAN, TEXAS
From 08-APR-15 17:25:00 to 08-APR-15 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITEFACE
Magnitude: 71.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A Texas Tech University West Texas Mesonet located eight miles west-southwest of Sundown recorded downburst winds of 82 mph and 76 mph at 1725 CST and 1730 CST, respectively.

Thunderstorm Wind in LUBBOCK, TEXAS
From 08-APR-15 18:10:00 to 08-APR-15 18:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHALLOWATER
Magnitude: 66.00 MG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A series of downbursts moved over much of Lubbock County over the span of 35 minutes. The path length included in this entry is greatly simplified considering there were multiple, complex swaths of damaging winds that spread eastward across northern and central Lubbock County. Wind gusts were measured as high as 76 mph at the Lubbock International Airport at 1816 CST.  The worst damage consisted of a roof barn being blown off in Shallowater around 1810 CST. Several locations in the city of Lubbock either measured or estimated winds ranging from 59 mph to 63 mph.  Some buildings in north Lubbock sustained minor roof and shingle damage, although the majority of damage reports in the city were comprised of fallen tree limbs and branches.