During the late afternoon on the 23rd, severe thunderstorms developed across south central Texas to the south and southwest of San Antonio. These severe thunderstorms developed due to a strong jet stream, a late season cold front, and a very unstable airmass along with the presence of strong wind shear. These severe thunderstorms continued to strengthen as they moved rapidly southeastward into South Texas during the evening of the 23rd. These severe thunderstorms eventually congealed into a squall line as they moved into the Coastal Bend and eventually offshore during the late evening hours. Widespread tree damage occurred across central portions of Bee County.

Hail in BEE, TEXAS
From 23-MAY-17 18:40:00 to 23-MAY-17 18:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: PAPALOTE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Ham radio operator reported golf ball sized hail near Papalote.

Hail in SAN PATRICIO, TEXAS
From 23-MAY-17 18:55:00 to 23-MAY-17 19:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: SINTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter reported quarter sized hail in Sinton.

Thunderstorm Wind in ARANSAS, TEXAS
From 23-MAY-17 19:28:00 to 23-MAY-17 19:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCKPORT
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

NOS site in Rockport measured a gust to 51 knots.

Hail in ARANSAS, TEXAS
From 23-MAY-17 19:22:00 to 23-MAY-17 19:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCKPORT
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Ping pong ball sized hail occurred near Sparks Colony Drive west of Rockport.

Hail in MCMULLEN, TEXAS
From 23-MAY-17 18:00:00 to 23-MAY-17 18:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: TILDEN
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Storm chaser reported half dollar sized hail.

Hail in MCMULLEN, TEXAS
From 23-MAY-17 18:18:00 to 23-MAY-17 18:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: WANTZ
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter submitted picture of tennis ball sized hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in SAN PATRICIO, TEXAS
From 23-MAY-17 18:40:00 to 23-MAY-17 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST PAUL
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 700.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

NWS Storm Survey team concluded the straight line winds continued out of Bee County into San Patricio County. The wind damage occurred along a line from 2 miles north of St. Paul to north of Sinton to 3 miles east of Taft. Wind speeds were estimated to be between 60 and 70 mph. Intermittent damage to trees and crops occurred along this line along with power lines blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEE, TEXAS
From 23-MAY-17 18:10:00 to 23-MAY-17 18:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORMANNA
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00M
Crop damage: 1.00M
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

NWS Storm Survey team concluded a macroburst of straight line winds impacted Bee County. The greatest concentration of damage occurred from 10 miles northwest of Beeville to Beeville to Skidmore to east of Papalote. Peak wind speeds were estimated to be between 80 and 85 mph in Beeville and between 85 to 90 mph in Skidmore. This caused extensive and widespread tree damage, crop damage, and numerous bent or blown down utility poles. Many homes and mobile homes were damaged, mainly from falling tree limbs. A grain silo was blown down and damage occurred to the Bonnie plant farm on the south side of Beeville. Large trees were blown down in Skidmore.

Thunderstorm Wind in SAN PATRICIO, TEXAS
From 23-MAY-17 18:54:00 to 23-MAY-17 18:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST SINTON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Images were submitted through social media of large trees blown down and storage sheds flipped over near West Sinton.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEE, TEXAS
From 23-MAY-17 18:21:00 to 23-MAY-17 18:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEEVILLE MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 70.00 MG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Beeville Municipal Airport AWOS measured a gust to 81 mph. Damage occurred to a couple of storage buildings at the airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in SAN PATRICIO, TEXAS
From 23-MAY-17 19:09:00 to 23-MAY-17 19:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: TAFT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Images were submitted of a radio tower damaged and partially blown down east of Taft.

Thunderstorm Wind in SAN PATRICIO, TEXAS
From 23-MAY-17 19:08:00 to 23-MAY-17 19:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: TAFT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Numerous trees were damaged in Taft.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEE, TEXAS
From 23-MAY-17 18:08:00 to 23-MAY-17 18:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINERAL
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Pictures relayed through social media of significant property damage near Mineral.