A strong upper level storm system passed over northern New Mexico and the panhandle of Texas into Oklahoma.  This substantially tightened the pressure gradients over west Texas and southeastern New Mexico, resulting in strong to severe straight line winds across much of the area.

High Wind in GAINES, TEXAS
From 24-FEB-07 08:45:00 to 24-FEB-07 10:25:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 36.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The Automated Weather Observing System at the Gaines County Airport (KGNC) recorded sustained windspeeds of 41 mph with gusts to 54 mph.
The West Texas Mesonet station one mile southwest of Seagraves recorded a maximum wind gust of 65 mph.
The West Texas Mesonet station two miles north-northeast of Seminole recorded a maximum wind gust of 60 mph.

High Wind in ECTOR, TEXAS
From 24-FEB-07 09:34:00 to 24-FEB-07 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The Odessa Fire Department reported many power poles snapped and lines down across town.
Other Ector County authorities reported extensive wind damage to the Knights of Columbus building in Odessa.

High Wind in DAVIS / APACHE MOUNTAINS AREA, TEXAS
From 23-FEB-07 18:00:00 to 24-FEB-07 16:55:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 81.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A retired NWS employee reported a measured one minute sustained wind speed of 63 mph with a gust to 92 mph 14 miles west-northwest of Fort Davis.
Wind instruments at Mount Locke in the Davis Mountains recorded sustained windspeeds up to 61 mph and gusts to 93 mph.
Local newspapers reported that a portion of the local elementary school's roof was blown off into a nearby wall, denting the wall and knocking over items on the interior wall.

High Wind in GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS OF CULBERSON COUNTY, TEXAS
From 23-FEB-07 12:51:00 to 24-FEB-07 18:51:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 68.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Automated Surface Observing System at Guadalupe Pass (KGDP) recorded sustained windspeeds up to 59 mph with gusts to 76 mph.
The Remote Automated Weather Station at Pinery, Texas recorded wind gusts to 73 mph.
The Remote Automated Weather Station at Guadalupe Peak (the Bowl), Texas recorded sustained windspeeds up to 38 mph with gusts to 78 mph.

High Wind in ANDREWS, TEXAS
From 24-FEB-07 09:25:00 to 24-FEB-07 09:25:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The West Texas Mesonet site two miles east of Andrews recorded a 59 mph wind gust.  The local newspaper reported damage to roofs, awnings, fences, and trees.  Three grass fires also were reported, started by sparking downed power lines.

High Wind in BORDEN, TEXAS
From 24-FEB-07 10:25:00 to 24-FEB-07 11:10:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The West Texas Mesonet site three miles west-northwest of Fluvanna (or 17 miles northeast of Gail) recorded a 67 mph wind gust.
The West Texas Mesonet site two miles east-southeast of Gail recorded a 56 mph wind gust.

High Wind in MIDLAND, TEXAS
From 24-FEB-07 08:53:00 to 24-FEB-07 12:52:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 40.00 MS
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Midland County Emergency Manager reported that the metal framing of a new building at the intersection of Summit Avenue and Baird Street had blown down.  In addition a power pole was on fire on North A Street after lines sparked.
Midland International Airport personnel reported fences and parking lot arms downed by high winds.
The Automated Weather Observing System at Midland Airpark recorded sustained windspeeds as high as 46 mph with a gust to 61 mph.

High Wind in SCURRY, TEXAS
From 24-FEB-07 09:25:00 to 24-FEB-07 13:05:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 40.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The Automated Weather Observing System at Snyder (KSNK) recorded sustained windspeeds up to 46 mph and gusts to 62 mph.
The West Texas Mesonet site three miles east of Snyder recorded a wind gust of 60 mph.

High Wind in REEVES COUNTY AND UPPER TRANS PECOS, TEXAS
From 24-FEB-07 08:48:00 to 24-FEB-07 13:08:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 37.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

High Wind in BIG BEND AREA, TEXAS
From 24-FEB-07 10:15:00 to 24-FEB-07 13:15:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 40.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

High Wind in HOWARD, TEXAS
From 24-FEB-07 10:45:00 to 24-FEB-07 12:05:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 41.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The Automated Weather Observing System at Big Spring (KBPG) recorded sustained windspeeds as high as 47 mph with gusts as high as 62 mph.

High Wind in DAWSON, TEXAS
From 24-FEB-07 10:00:00 to 24-FEB-07 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The West Texas Mesonet station two miles southeast of Lamesa recorded a wind gust of 62 mph.