A strong upper level storm system and surface instability produced a fast moving line of severe thunderstorms across much of west central Texas. These storms produced damaging winds and a few reports of large hail.

Hail in COLEMAN, TEXAS
From 02-MAR-23 16:10:00 to 02-MAR-23 16:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: SILVER VLY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Funnel Cloud in BROWN, TEXAS
From 02-MAR-23 17:00:00 to 02-MAR-23 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODLAND HGTS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in MCCULLOCH, TEXAS
From 02-MAR-23 16:58:00 to 02-MAR-23 16:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRADY CURTIS ARPT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in CONCHO, TEXAS
From 02-MAR-23 16:00:00 to 02-MAR-23 16:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: PAINT ROCK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public also reported dime to nickel size hail. The hail fell until 4:05 PM.

Thunderstorm Wind in TAYLOR, TEXAS
From 02-MAR-23 15:00:00 to 02-MAR-23 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ABILENE BTTRFLD ARPT
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The Broadcast Media reported a semi truck tipped over onto a pickup truck due to high winds on highway 277.

Thunderstorm Wind in TAYLOR, TEXAS
From 02-MAR-23 15:20:00 to 02-MAR-23 15:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: ABILENE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A Skywarn spotter reported trees blown over onto power lines in Abilene near the intersection of North Treadway Ave and I-20. This caused a power outage.

Thunderstorm Wind in MENARD, TEXAS
From 02-MAR-23 16:30:00 to 02-MAR-23 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MENARD
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An Emergency Manager reported telephone lines down on the north side of Menard on Highway 83. Also, there was roof damage to 3 buildings and several tree limbs were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in BROWN, TEXAS
From 02-MAR-23 16:58:00 to 02-MAR-23 16:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROWNWOOD BOWIE ARPT
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An NWS Storm Survey determined a warehouse building at Camp Bowie had partial roof damage due to thunderstorm straight line winds. The wind speeds were estimated at 90 mph. Also, a small crane was flipped. Also, the emergency manager helped with the survey.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLEMAN, TEXAS
From 02-MAR-23 16:19:00 to 02-MAR-23 16:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: SILVER VLY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Also, gusty winds and heavy rain created very low visibility and many drivers have pulled off to the side of the road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MENARD, TEXAS
From 02-MAR-23 16:22:00 to 02-MAR-23 16:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: MENARD CO ARPT
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorm Wind in TOM GREEN, TEXAS
From 02-MAR-23 15:37:00 to 02-MAR-23 15:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALL
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorm Wind in SHACKELFORD, TEXAS
From 02-MAR-23 15:37:00 to 02-MAR-23 15:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALBANY
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorm Wind in KIMBLE, TEXAS
From 02-MAR-23 16:51:00 to 02-MAR-23 16:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: (JCT)KIMBLE CO ARPT
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in BROWN, TEXAS
From 02-MAR-23 17:16:00 to 02-MAR-23 17:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICKER
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The wind was measured at a CWOP site.

Thunderstorm Wind in TOM GREEN, TEXAS
From 02-MAR-23 15:50:00 to 02-MAR-23 15:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: (SJT)MATHIS FLD SAN
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in BROWN, TEXAS
From 02-MAR-23 16:57:00 to 02-MAR-23 16:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODLAND HGTS
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The Magnolia on 4th Street Apartments had mainly partial roof damage due to thunderstorms straight line winds. The wind speeds were estimated at 85 to 90 mph. Also, one vehicle had wind shield damage and a metal covered parking area was damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALLAHAN, TEXAS
From 02-MAR-23 16:03:00 to 02-MAR-23 16:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLYDE
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Thunderstorm Wind in MENARD, TEXAS
From 02-MAR-23 16:47:00 to 02-MAR-23 16:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: MENARD
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An Emergency Manager reported large tree limbs blown down around town. Also, some minor damage to some structures.