A very moist and unstable airmass developed ahead of a dryline and cold front intersection on the South Plains. Very strong instability allowed the developing storms to quickly become severe, producing hail and damaging winds. After thunderstorms had passed to the east of the region, weak virga showers developed in the wake. One of these virga showers produced a wind gust to 63 mph at Reese Center (Lubbock County) measured by the Texas Tech University West Texas mesonet.

Hail in COTTLE, TEXAS
From 15-MAY-20 16:32:00 to 15-MAY-20 16:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: CEE VEE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A report was received via mPING of quarter size hail about three miles north-northwest of Cee Vee.

Thunderstorm Wind in DICKENS, TEXAS
From 15-MAY-20 16:39:00 to 15-MAY-20 16:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC ADOO
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A Texas Tech University West Texas mesonet site near McAdoo measured a peak wind gust of 59 mph between 1639 CST and 1647 CST.

Hail in MOTLEY, TEXAS
From 15-MAY-20 16:28:00 to 15-MAY-20 16:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLOMOT
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

An NWS cooperative weather observer four miles northeast of Flomot measured ping pong ball size hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHILDRESS, TEXAS
From 15-MAY-20 16:46:00 to 15-MAY-20 16:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: KIRKLAND
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A picture posted to social media showed two power poles snapped by straight line winds south of Kirkland.

Hail in CHILDRESS, TEXAS
From 15-MAY-20 17:02:00 to 15-MAY-20 17:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: KIRKLAND
Magnitude: 2.00 
Reported by: COOP Observer

An NWS cooperative weather observer estimated  hen egg sized hail which subsequently destroyed his winter wheat crop.

Hail in CHILDRESS, TEXAS
From 15-MAY-20 17:19:00 to 15-MAY-20 17:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: KIRKLAND
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A report was received via mPING of half dollar size hail east of Kirkland.

High Wind in LUBBOCK, TEXAS
From 15-MAY-20 17:36:00 to 15-MAY-20 17:43:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorm Wind in MOTLEY, TEXAS
From 15-MAY-20 17:00:00 to 15-MAY-20 17:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROARING SPGS
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A Texas Tech University West Texas mesonet site near Roaring Springs measured a peak wind gust of 63 mph between 1700 CST and 1716 CST.

Hail in LYNN, TEXAS
From 15-MAY-20 14:45:00 to 15-MAY-20 14:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILSON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in HALL, TEXAS
From 15-MAY-20 14:47:00 to 15-MAY-20 14:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: TURKEY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in KENT, TEXAS
From 15-MAY-20 15:19:00 to 15-MAY-20 15:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLAIREMONT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A report was received via mPING of quarter size hail near the intersection of Farm to Market Roads 2320 and 1081.

Thunderstorm Wind in KENT, TEXAS
From 15-MAY-20 15:45:00 to 15-MAY-20 15:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: JAYTON
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A Texas Tech University West Texas mesonet site near Jayton measured a wind gust to 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in CROSBY, TEXAS
From 15-MAY-20 16:10:00 to 15-MAY-20 16:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROSBYTON MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A Texas Tech University West Texas mesonet site near White River Lake measured a wind gust to 59 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHILDRESS, TEXAS
From 15-MAY-20 16:55:00 to 15-MAY-20 17:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHILDRESS
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A Texas Tech University West Texas mesonet site near Childress measured a peak wind gust of 64 mph between 1655 CST and 1703 CST. Additionally, a church steeple was blown over in the city of Childress.