A strong upper level trough moved over the southern Rocky Mountains and southern U.S. Plains.  Very strong mid level winds at the base of this upper trough mixed down to the surface and resulted in strong winds across the mountains and plains of southeast New Mexico and west Texas.

High Wind in GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS OF CULBERSON COUNTY, TEXAS
From 08-DEC-09 11:30:00 to 08-DEC-09 11:40:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Roof decking was ripped off a building, along with windows being blown out of the same structure in Pine Springs.  In addition, several wind turbines in the Delaware Mountains were also destroyed by the high winds.  A monetary damage estimate for the wind turbines is not currently available.

High Wind in BIG BEND AREA, TEXAS
From 08-DEC-09 14:40:00 to 08-DEC-09 14:41:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 70.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Several PVC tent poles were snapped.

High Wind in GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS OF CULBERSON COUNTY, TEXAS
From 08-DEC-09 15:00:00 to 08-DEC-09 15:01:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 97.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A DPS trooper used a hand held anemometer to measure the 112 MPH gust at the base of Guadalupe Pass.

High Wind in GAINES, TEXAS
From 08-DEC-09 15:05:00 to 08-DEC-09 15:10:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in DAWSON, TEXAS
From 08-DEC-09 15:15:00 to 08-DEC-09 15:20:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in DAVIS / APACHE MOUNTAINS AREA, TEXAS
From 08-DEC-09 15:17:00 to 08-DEC-09 15:18:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 71.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

This wind gust was measured by hand held anemometer.

High Wind in GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS OF CULBERSON COUNTY, TEXAS
From 10-DEC-09 01:00:00 to 10-DEC-09 01:05:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

High Wind in DAVIS / APACHE MOUNTAINS AREA, TEXAS
From 08-DEC-09 07:50:00 to 08-DEC-09 07:55:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

High Wind in GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS OF CULBERSON COUNTY, TEXAS
From 08-DEC-09 11:45:00 to 08-DEC-09 11:55:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Semi trucks were blown over along U.S. Highway 62/180 just near Pine Springs.  A monetary damage estimate was not available for this report.

High Wind in GAINES, TEXAS
From 08-DEC-09 13:25:00 to 08-DEC-09 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in ANDREWS, TEXAS
From 08-DEC-09 14:30:00 to 08-DEC-09 14:32:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A pressure tank weighing 160 pounds on a water well was blown over and sparked a wildfire 5 miles southeast of Andrews.

High Wind in ANDREWS, TEXAS
From 08-DEC-09 14:30:00 to 08-DEC-09 14:31:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 18.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A roof was blown off a private residence 2 miles east of Andrews.

High Wind in GAINES, TEXAS
From 08-DEC-09 14:30:00 to 08-DEC-09 14:35:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in ANDREWS, TEXAS
From 08-DEC-09 14:30:00 to 08-DEC-09 14:31:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 2.70K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree measuring 6 feet in diameter was blown into a utility pole, which destroyed the transformer and snapped the pole.

High Wind in GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS OF CULBERSON COUNTY, TEXAS
From 08-DEC-09 07:51:00 to 09-DEC-09 11:51:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 75.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The winds were likely higher, but the equipment failed after the wind gusted to 86 MPH.

High Wind in WINKLER, TEXAS
From 08-DEC-09 14:53:00 to 08-DEC-09 16:41:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

High Wind in MIDLAND, TEXAS
From 08-DEC-09 15:10:00 to 08-DEC-09 15:53:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

High Wind in MIDLAND, TEXAS
From 08-DEC-09 15:25:00 to 08-DEC-09 16:25:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

High Wind in REEVES COUNTY AND UPPER TRANS PECOS, TEXAS
From 08-DEC-09 13:03:00 to 08-DEC-09 16:23:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 38.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

High Wind in GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS OF CULBERSON COUNTY, TEXAS
From 08-DEC-09 05:00:00 to 08-DEC-09 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 74.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

High Wind in GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS OF CULBERSON COUNTY, TEXAS
From 08-DEC-09 01:00:00 to 09-DEC-09 09:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 91.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

High Wind in DAVIS / APACHE MOUNTAINS AREA, TEXAS
From 08-DEC-09 09:35:00 to 09-DEC-09 01:55:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 76.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

High Wind in MIDLAND, TEXAS
From 08-DEC-09 15:40:00 to 08-DEC-09 15:41:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

High Wind in ECTOR, TEXAS
From 08-DEC-09 15:30:00 to 08-DEC-09 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong winds blew the roofs off two mobile homes in Odessa.

High Wind in DAVIS / APACHE MOUNTAINS AREA, TEXAS
From 08-DEC-09 12:16:00 to 08-DEC-09 12:16:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 65.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Strong wind gust measured by a retired National Weather Service employee.