On April 11, 2009, a surface high northeast of the region resulted in easterly upslope flow over most of the CWA.  Meanwhile, a mid to upper level low near Southern California approached the area from the west.  Although the deepest moisture was confined to the Gulf Coast (due to the previously mentioned surface high) there was enough moisture convergence along a stalled surface boundary and dryline.  Most unstable CAPE values along these features of 1000 j/kg and 0-6 km bulk shear magnitudes of 60 kt allowed for severe storms to develop as the dynamics neared the area during the late afternoon and early evening hours.  A Severe Thunderstorm Watch was issued from 1520-2300 local.

Hail in LEA, NEW MEXICO
From 11-APR-09 16:30:00 to 11-APR-09 16:33:00 (MST-7)
Location: EUNICE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The duration of the hail was estimated for this event.

Hail in LEA, NEW MEXICO
From 11-APR-09 14:00:00 to 11-APR-09 14:05:00 (MST-7)
Location: LOVINGTON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The duration of the hail was estimated for this event.

Hail in LEA, NEW MEXICO
From 11-APR-09 13:58:00 to 11-APR-09 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: HOBBS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in LEA, NEW MEXICO
From 11-APR-09 14:15:00 to 11-APR-09 14:17:00 (MST-7)
Location: CAPROCK
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Golf ball size hail was reported along US 380 about 10 miles west of Tatum, NM.  The hail was covering the road and the person who made the report lost control of her van.  The individual was not injured.  The time of the event was estimated according to the report and radar.

Hail in LEA, NEW MEXICO
From 11-APR-09 14:30:00 to 11-APR-09 14:31:00 (MST-7)
Location: HOBBS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The duration of the hail was estimated for this event.

Hail in LEA, NEW MEXICO
From 11-APR-09 15:15:00 to 11-APR-09 15:17:00 (MST-7)
Location: EUNICE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The duration of the hail was estimated for this event.

Hail in LEA, NEW MEXICO
From 11-APR-09 14:00:00 to 11-APR-09 14:05:00 (MST-7)
Location: LOVINGTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The duration of the hail was estimated for this event.

Hail in LEA, NEW MEXICO
From 11-APR-09 15:22:00 to 11-APR-09 15:24:00 (MST-7)
Location: HOBBS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

The duration of the hail was estimated for this event.

Hail in LEA, NEW MEXICO
From 11-APR-09 13:56:00 to 11-APR-09 13:57:00 (MST-7)
Location: HOBBS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The duration of the hail was estimated for this event.

Funnel Cloud in LEA, NEW MEXICO
From 11-APR-09 14:00:00 to 11-APR-09 14:04:00 (MST-7)
Location: LOVINGTON ARPT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

It is unknown whether or not a tornado actually developed.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEA, NEW MEXICO
From 11-APR-09 15:22:00 to 11-APR-09 15:23:00 (MST-7)
Location: HOBBS
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An amateur radio operator reported an estimated gust near 60 to 75 mph.  No damage was reported.

Hail in LEA, NEW MEXICO
From 11-APR-09 15:53:00 to 11-APR-09 15:55:00 (MST-7)
Location: EUNICE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The time and location were adjusted for this event according to radar.  The original report time was after the storm had passed.