A shortwave trough over the Central Rocky Mountains and an active sub-tropical jet stream aided in the development of numerous supercells over the higher elevations of the Davis Mountains, Glass Mountains, and Big Bend region.  A couple of additional thunderstorms develop across portions of the Permian Basin. Several reports of large hail, damaging winds, and a landspout tornado were received.

Tornado in JEFF DAVIS, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-23 15:08:00 to 26-MAY-23 15:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: VALENTINE
Tornado F-scale: EFU
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Lanspout: A landspout tornado developed around 408 PM CDT about 20 miles northwest of Marfa, TX, and was on the ground for approximately one minute. A second developed shortly after the first, dissipating within 10 to 15 seconds. No damage was reported. Path details are estimates.

Hail in JEFF DAVIS, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-23 16:20:00 to 26-MAY-23 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT DAVIS
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Half-dollar-size hail was reported near Fort Davis.

Hail in DAWSON, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-23 17:33:00 to 26-MAY-23 17:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: KLONDIKE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in JEFF DAVIS, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-23 17:15:00 to 26-MAY-23 17:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT DAVIS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

One inch diameter hail was observed at McDonald Observatory.

Hail in JEFF DAVIS, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-23 17:33:00 to 26-MAY-23 17:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT DAVIS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Relayed report by broadcast media. Time estimated from radar.

Hail in REEVES, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-23 17:56:00 to 26-MAY-23 18:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: BALMORHEA
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in BREWSTER, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-23 18:20:00 to 26-MAY-23 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALPINE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Ping pong to golf ball-sized hail was observed in Alpine.

Hail in HOWARD, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-23 18:45:00 to 26-MAY-23 18:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAND SPGS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFF DAVIS, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-23 19:56:00 to 26-MAY-23 20:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT DAVIS
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The wind gust was measured at Fort Davis RAWS station. Time estimated from radar.

Hail in JEFF DAVIS, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-23 19:30:00 to 26-MAY-23 19:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT DAVIS
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter to half-dollar-size hail was observed at the Davis Mountain resort.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFF DAVIS, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-23 16:22:00 to 26-MAY-23 16:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT DAVIS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A roof was partially blown off of a shed with minor tree damage in the area. Wind speeds are estimated to have been around 70 mph. Property damage is an estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREWSTER, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-23 18:16:00 to 26-MAY-23 18:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALPINE MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Wind-driven hail damage was reported at Big Bend Regional Medical Center with broken windows. Hail size ranged from penny to half dollar size. Wind speed is estimated to have been between 70 to 80 mph. Property damage is an estimation.

Strong Wind in DAVIS MOUNTAINS, TEXAS
From 26-MAY-23 15:08:00 to 26-MAY-23 15:10:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

LANDSPOUT. Location:30.510N, -104.280W/30.510N,-104.260W. A landspout tornado developed around 408 PM CDT about 20 miles northwest of Marfa, TX, and was on the ground for approximately one minute. A second developed shortly after the first, dissipating within 10 to 15 seconds. No damage was reported. Path details are estimates.