A back door cold front early on the 17th provided a fresh supply of low level moisture over eastern New Mexico. Southeast low level winds and moderate northwest flow aloft allowed for strong shear, producing long lived and severe thunderstorms.

Hail in UNION, NEW MEXICO
From 17-JUL-09 12:25:00 to 17-JUL-09 12:25:00 (MST-7)
Location: CLAYTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: COOP Observer

Hail in UNION, NEW MEXICO
From 17-JUL-09 13:20:00 to 17-JUL-09 13:20:00 (MST-7)
Location: SEDAN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in UNION, NEW MEXICO
From 17-JUL-09 13:45:00 to 17-JUL-09 13:45:00 (MST-7)
Location: HAYDEN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in ROOSEVELT, NEW MEXICO
From 17-JUL-09 18:05:00 to 17-JUL-09 18:05:00 (MST-7)
Location: DORA
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorm Wind in ROOSEVELT, NEW MEXICO
From 17-JUL-09 17:50:00 to 17-JUL-09 17:50:00 (MST-7)
Location: PORTALES
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A roof was blown off a building and one wall collapsed at 109 W. 2nd St.

Hail in GUADALUPE, NEW MEXICO
From 17-JUL-09 15:00:00 to 17-JUL-09 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: VAUGHN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

A wind shield was damaged on a vehicle.

Thunderstorm Wind in CURRY, NEW MEXICO
From 17-JUL-09 17:09:00 to 17-JUL-09 17:09:00 (MST-7)
Location: (CVS)CANNON AFB
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in QUAY, NEW MEXICO
From 17-JUL-09 16:00:00 to 17-JUL-09 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: SAN JON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A cooperative observer reported that several tree limbs were downed around town including a large branch from a Cottonwood tree.

Dust Devil in TORRANCE, NEW MEXICO
From 17-JUL-09 13:55:00 to 17-JUL-09 14:05:00 (MST-7)
Location: MORIARTY ARPT
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The strong dust devil produced some damage, including ripping the metal siding off a hay barn, damaging a coral and knocking over a 5th wheel trailer.

Hail in UNION, NEW MEXICO
From 17-JUL-09 14:05:00 to 17-JUL-09 14:05:00 (MST-7)
Location: AMISTAD
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

In addition to the hail, a grass fire was started from a lightning strike.

Hail in UNION, NEW MEXICO
From 17-JUL-09 14:07:00 to 17-JUL-09 14:07:00 (MST-7)
Location: AMISTAD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in GUADALUPE, NEW MEXICO
From 17-JUL-09 15:18:00 to 17-JUL-09 15:18:00 (MST-7)
Location: VAUGHN
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Thunderstorm Wind in HARDING, NEW MEXICO
From 17-JUL-09 15:20:00 to 17-JUL-09 15:25:00 (MST-7)
Location: ROSEBUD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winds were estimated between 50 and 60 mph with no damage reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in CURRY, NEW MEXICO
From 17-JUL-09 16:58:00 to 17-JUL-09 16:58:00 (MST-7)
Location: PLEASANT HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator estimated a 58 mph wind gust from a thunderstorm.

Thunderstorm Wind in CURRY, NEW MEXICO
From 17-JUL-09 17:19:00 to 17-JUL-09 17:28:00 (MST-7)
Location: (CVS)CANNON AFB
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

A peak wind gust of 69 mph lasted for 9 minutes. The highest two minute wind speed was 58 mph at 525 pm MST.

Thunderstorm Wind in CURRY, NEW MEXICO
From 17-JUL-09 17:09:00 to 17-JUL-09 17:09:00 (MST-7)
Location: CLOVIS
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A schoolnet site recorded a wind gust to 58 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in CURRY, NEW MEXICO
From 17-JUL-09 17:15:00 to 17-JUL-09 17:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: (CVN)CLOVIS MUNI AIRPORT
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

Thunderstorm Wind in ROOSEVELT, NEW MEXICO
From 17-JUL-09 17:50:00 to 17-JUL-09 17:50:00 (MST-7)
Location: PORTALES
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Large tree branches were downed all along 18th street.

Thunderstorm Wind in GUADALUPE, NEW MEXICO
From 17-JUL-09 14:30:00 to 17-JUL-09 14:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: VAUGHN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A two foot diameter, 60 foot tall tree was blown down in the front of a police station. Winds were estimated at 60 to 70 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROOSEVELT, NEW MEXICO
From 17-JUL-09 17:50:00 to 17-JUL-09 17:50:00 (MST-7)
Location: PORTALES
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

There were large tree branches and power lines downed from high winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROOSEVELT, NEW MEXICO
From 17-JUL-09 17:50:00 to 17-JUL-09 17:50:00 (MST-7)
Location: PORTALES ARPT
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter reported a wind gust to 68 mph near Highway 206.  Blowing dust reduced the visibility to near zero.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROOSEVELT, NEW MEXICO
From 17-JUL-09 17:45:00 to 17-JUL-09 17:45:00 (MST-7)
Location: DORA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A high wind gust estimated at 60 mph reduced the visibility to a quarter of a mile in blowing dust.