An MCS, aided by a shortwave on the eastern periphery of an upper level ridge, moved out of southeast Oklahoma and into northeast Texas. The MCS produced damaging winds and hail up the size of golfballs in areas east of Interstate 35 and north of Interstate 20. Golfball size hail fell in Downtown Dallas during part of rush hour.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLLIN, TEXAS
From 08-JUL-09 16:10:00 to 08-JUL-09 16:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHEPTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Peak winds of 60 mph were estimated in Plano along the George Bush Turnpike.

Hail in HUNT, TEXAS
From 08-JUL-09 14:29:00 to 08-JUL-09 14:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARLOW
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel size hail was reported by the Campbell Fire Department on Interstate 30 just west of Greenville.

Hail in HUNT, TEXAS
From 08-JUL-09 15:42:00 to 08-JUL-09 15:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAMPBELL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported near Campell.

Hail in KAUFMAN, TEXAS
From 08-JUL-09 16:15:00 to 08-JUL-09 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAND
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel to quarter size hail fell southeast of Kaufman.

Hail in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 08-JUL-09 16:57:00 to 08-JUL-09 16:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: HIGHLAND PARK
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Golfball size hail fell at the intersection of Skillman St. and Richmond Ave. northeast of Downtown Dallas.

Hail in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 08-JUL-09 17:09:00 to 08-JUL-09 17:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: DALLAS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Dime to Quarter size hail fell in Downtown Dallas.

Hail in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 08-JUL-09 17:28:00 to 08-JUL-09 17:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: DE SOTO CARROLL ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Quarter size hail fell 3 miles south of Desoto.

Hail in ELLIS, TEXAS
From 08-JUL-09 17:30:00 to 08-JUL-09 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: OVILLA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Quarter size hail fell in Glenn Heights.

Hail in DALLAS, TEXAS
From 08-JUL-09 17:27:00 to 08-JUL-09 17:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: DESOTO
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Half Dollar size hail fell in the city of Desoto.

Hail in HOPKINS, TEXAS
From 08-JUL-09 14:50:00 to 08-JUL-09 14:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: REILLY SPGS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Nickel size hail was reported 12 miles south-southeast of Sulphur Springs.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMAR, TEXAS
From 08-JUL-09 15:47:00 to 08-JUL-09 15:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARIS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Sixty mph winds were estimated in Paris.

Thunderstorm Wind in KAUFMAN, TEXAS
From 08-JUL-09 15:47:00 to 08-JUL-09 15:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: TERRELL WALLACE ARPT
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Terrell Airport (KTRL) measured a 61 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in HUNT, TEXAS
From 08-JUL-09 16:15:00 to 08-JUL-09 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARLOW
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

An 18 Wheeler was knocked onto its side on Interstate 30 between FM 1570 and HWY 34.

Thunderstorm Wind in HUNT, TEXAS
From 08-JUL-09 16:30:00 to 08-JUL-09 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CADDO MILLS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Peak winds of 65 mph were estimated in Caddo Mills. Power lines were also down.

Thunderstorm Wind in HUNT, TEXAS
From 08-JUL-09 16:20:00 to 08-JUL-09 16:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARLOW
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Several signs along the frontage road of Interstate 30 were knocked down. Several power outages also occurred in southern Greenville and in areas south and west of Greenville due to downed power lines. Some power poles and fences were also knocked down in these areas.

Thunderstorm Wind in KAUFMAN, TEXAS
From 08-JUL-09 15:47:00 to 08-JUL-09 15:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: TERRELL
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Several businesses on the east side of Greenville and just east of Greenville had their signs bent over or blown out by high winds. Some of the signs were large and associated with strip malls.