Another consecutive active weather day occurred in West Texas on the evening of the 26th. An upper level low pressure system continued to remain nearly stationary in central California while a short wave trough moved over West Texas. Extensive high level cloud cover inhibited convection during the afternoon and early evening despite ample instability and moisture. Supercell thunderstorms initially developed in eastern New Mexico early in the evening when this high level cloud cover has dissipated. This thunderstorm activity then crossed into the extreme southwestern Texas Panhandle after 2000 CST. Two supercells ultimately produced a total of three tornadoes.
The first tornado developed in Bailey County moving north-northeast and then north-northwest into Parmer County near Lariat (Parmer County). This tornado overturned a center pivot irrigation system in Bailey County indicating an EF0 rating. The next two tornadoes came from one supercell that had a history of producing long track tornadoes in Roosevelt County in eastern New Mexico. The first tornado in Texas began in Lamb County near the intersection of US Highway 70 and Farm to Market Road 303. EF0 damage was initially produced by this tornado at the starting location. The tornado then moved to the northeast producing EF2 damage indicated by a snapped electrical transmission pole. This first tornado then dissipated around four miles north of Earth (Lamb County). A second tornado formed in Castro County near the intersection of Farm to Market Road 145 and US Highway 385. EF0 damage was discovered northeast of this location with a couple of center pivot irrigation systems flipped over. The tornado continued to the northeast crossing Farm to Market Road 194 and dissipating shortly thereafter.

Tornado in BAILEY, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-19 20:11:00 to 26-MAY-19 20:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: PROGRESS
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Law enforcement initially reported a tornado near the town of Lariat. Broadcast media relayed a picture of a funnel cloud near the same time and location of the previous report. A NWS storm survey revealed that this tornado began in northern Bailey County along County Road 54 between Farm to Market Road 3125 and County Road 1038. This tornado went to the north-northeast to overturn a center pivot irrigation system before crossing into Parmer County and turning to the north-northwest.

Tornado in LAMB, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-19 20:56:00 to 26-MAY-19 21:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: EARTH
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A NWS storm survey revealed tornado damage in several locations in Lamb County. The first noted damage was just south of the intersection of US Highway 70 and Farm to Market Road 303. At this location, EF0 damage was observed with two center pivot irrigation systems tipped over. Also, large tree branches of diameter one to three inches were broken. The most significant damage was discovered just north of the intersection of US Highway 70 and County Road 99. An electrical transmission line was snapped at the base which indicates EF2 damage.

Tornado in CASTRO, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-19 21:26:00 to 26-MAY-19 21:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUNNYSIDE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A NWS storm survey revealed that an EF0 tornado affected a portion of Castro County. The tornado was first reported just northwest of the intersection of US Highway 385 and Farm to Market Road 145. The tornado then moved northeast flipping two center irrigation pivot systems near the intersection of County Road 624 and County Road 516. Although no additional damage was found, the tornado was observed crossing Farm to Market Road 194 between Hart and Dimmitt.

Tornado in PARMER, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-19 20:19:00 to 26-MAY-19 20:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: LARIAT
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Law enforcement initially reported a tornado near the town of Lariat. Broadcast media relayed a picture of a funnel cloud near the same time and location of the previous report. An NWS storm survey revealed that this tornado began in northern Bailey County along County Road 54 between Farm to Market Road 3125 and County Road 1038. This tornado went to the north-northeast to overturn a center pivot irrigation system before crossing into Parmer County and turning to the north-northwest.