An approaching short wave aloft along with increasing low level moisture allowed scattered thunderstorms to develop on the afternoon into the evening of the 16th across eastern New Mexico. This activity developed eastward, organizing into a ragged line of high based thunderstorms as it moved across the South Plains, then into the Rolling Plains during the evening and overnight hours. These thunderstorms produced widespread strong to severe winds as they accelerated eastward, along with blowing dust.

Thunderstorm Wind in LYNN, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-22 19:08:00 to 16-MAY-22 19:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: ODONNELL
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A Texas Tech University West Texas mesonet site near New Home measured severe wind gusts from 1908 CST through 1913 CST. A peak wind gust of 70 mph was measured at 1911 CST.

Thunderstorm Wind in LYNN, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-22 18:42:00 to 16-MAY-22 19:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: ODONNELL
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A Texas Tech University West Texas mesonet site near O'Donnell measured severe wind gusts at 1842 CST and again at 1904 CST. A peak gust of 60 mph was measured at 1904 CST.

Hail in LUBBOCK, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-22 19:18:00 to 16-MAY-22 19:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOLFFORTH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

An off-duty NWS employee measured quarter size hail south of Wolfforth.

Thunderstorm Wind in LUBBOCK, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-22 19:30:00 to 16-MAY-22 19:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: SLATON
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

A Texas Tech University West Texas mesonet site near Slaton measured severe wind gusts from 1930 CST through 1935 CST. A peak gust of 68 mph was measured at 1933 CST. Additionally, the Automated Surface Observing System (ASOS) at Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport measured a gust to 58 mph at 1931 CST. The emergency manager for the city of Lubbock also reported downed power poles in the 5700 block of third street in Lubbock.

Thunderstorm Wind in CROSBY, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-22 20:05:00 to 16-MAY-22 20:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: RALLS
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A Texas Tech University West Texas mesonet site near Ralls measured a severe wind gust of 65 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in CROSBY, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-22 20:15:00 to 16-MAY-22 20:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITE RIVER LAKE
Magnitude: 57.00 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 severe wind gusts from 2015 CST through 2022 CST. A peak wind gust of 66 mph was measured at 2016 CST.

Thunderstorm Wind in DICKENS, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-22 20:19:00 to 16-MAY-22 20:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC ADOO
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A Texas Tech University West Texas mesonet site near McAdoo measured severe wind gusts from 2019 CST through 2027 CST. A peak wind gust of 65 mph was measured at 2020 CST.

Thunderstorm Wind in GARZA, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-22 20:37:00 to 16-MAY-22 20:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: POST
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A Texas Tech University West Texas mesonet site near Post measured a wind gust of 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in MOTLEY, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-22 20:40:00 to 16-MAY-22 20:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROARING SPGS BUZZ AR
Magnitude: 54.00 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 wind gust of 62 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in KING, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-22 21:12:00 to 16-MAY-22 21:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: GUTHRIE
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A Texas Tech University West Texas mesonet site near Guthrie measured a wind gust of 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in MOTLEY, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-22 21:19:00 to 16-MAY-22 21:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTHFIELD
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A Texas Tech University West Texas mesonet site near Northfield measured severe wind gusts from 2119 CST through 2121 CST. A peak wind gust of 61 mph was measured at 2120 CST.

Thunderstorm Wind in COTTLE, TEXAS
From 16-MAY-22 21:32:00 to 16-MAY-22 21:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: HACKBERRY
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A Texas Tech University West Texas mesonet site near Hackberry measured a wind gust of 58 mph.