A quick moving upper level storm system and its associated cold front brought very strong winds to the state on the 10th.  Strong winds started early in the morning, with most locations gusting near 60 mph before noon.  The strong winds created areas of blowing dust with reduced visibility down to 2 miles or less at times.  The gusty winds also took down power poles, broke tree limbs and tore a roof off a mobile home.

High Wind in DE BACA COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 10-MAY-10 09:15:00 to 10-MAY-10 09:15:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter at Sumner Lake recorded a peak wind gust of 65 mph.  Visibility was reduced to 3 miles in blowing dust.

High Wind in FAR NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 10-MAY-10 10:53:00 to 10-MAY-10 11:53:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 37.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Sustained winds of 43 mph were measured at the Raton Crews Airport.

High Wind in SOUTH CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 10-MAY-10 08:00:00 to 10-MAY-10 09:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Two power poles were blown down just northwest of Corona on Highway 42.

High Wind in UNION COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 10-MAY-10 08:30:00 to 10-MAY-10 12:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

An estimated 60 mph gust was reported near Hayden, while a measured gust to 59 mph was recorded just southeast of Gladstone.

High Wind in HARDING COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 10-MAY-10 08:30:00 to 10-MAY-10 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Four inch tree limbs were blown down.

High Wind in EASTERN SAN MIGUEL COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 10-MAY-10 08:30:00 to 10-MAY-10 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A mobile home had its roof blown off in Conchas due to the high winds.

High Wind in CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 10-MAY-10 07:50:00 to 10-MAY-10 11:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 44.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Sustained winds over 40 mph were measured at the Clines Corners ASOS for over 3 hours.  Peak sustained winds of 51 mph was measured shortly before 9 am.

High Wind in CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 10-MAY-10 06:59:00 to 10-MAY-10 11:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A peak wind gust of 68 mph was recorded at Clines Corners at 821 am MST, though gusts over 58 mph were noted for several hours.

High Wind in QUAY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 10-MAY-10 09:08:00 to 10-MAY-10 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 45.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Sustained winds of 40 mph were recorded at the Tucumcari ASOS between 908 am and noon MST.  The highest sustained winds of 52 mph were measured around 1030 am.

High Wind in ROOSEVELT COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 10-MAY-10 09:25:00 to 10-MAY-10 11:45:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 42.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The West Texas Mesonet site near Dora recorded sustained winds above 40 mph nearly continuously between 925 and 1145 am MST.  Sustained winds peaked at 48 mph right as the strong winds started.

High Wind in SOUTHWEST CHAVES COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 10-MAY-10 10:09:00 to 10-MAY-10 12:09:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Dunken RAWS site hit 60 mph at 1009 am, but also hit 59 mph at 1209 pm MST.

High Wind in CURRY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 10-MAY-10 09:44:00 to 10-MAY-10 10:10:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The Clovis AWOS recorded a peak wind gust of 63 mph at 955 am MST.  Meanwhile, the Cannon AFB ASOS recorded gusts over 58 mph between 944 and 1010 am, peaking at 59 mph.  Visibility was reduced to 2 miles in blowing dust.

High Wind in CURRY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 10-MAY-10 08:55:00 to 10-MAY-10 09:55:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 39.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Cannon AFB ASOS recorded sustained winds above 40 mph for an hour.  The highest sustained wind speed recorded was 45 mph.

High Wind in ROOSEVELT COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 10-MAY-10 10:35:00 to 10-MAY-10 11:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The West Texas Mesonet site near Dora recorded peak wind gusts of 60 mph at 1035 am, 61 mph at 1130 am, and 59 mph at 1125 am MST. The high winds caused extensive damage to power polls in Portales, along with a few downed trees and part of a roof was blown off a barn.

High Wind in QUAY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
From 10-MAY-10 09:08:00 to 10-MAY-10 11:01:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A School Net site near Ute Lake recorded a peak wind gust of 71 mph at 1027 am MST.  Report was relayed by KVII television in Amarillo.  Additionally, the ASOS in Tucumcari recorded a peak wind gust of 63 mph at 1038 am MST. However, wind gust over 58 mph were recorded between 908 and 1101 am.  A few powerlines were downed northeast of Logan which started a small grass fire.  Fortunately, the fire was quickly put out.

High Wind in NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 10-MAY-10 07:51:00 to 10-MAY-10 08:53:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Wind gusts up to 63 mph were measured at the Las Vegas ASOS.

High Wind in NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS, NEW MEXICO
From 10-MAY-10 07:53:00 to 10-MAY-10 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 39.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Sustained winds up to 45 mph were measured at the Las Vegas ASOS.

High Wind in SOUTH CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 10-MAY-10 06:35:00 to 10-MAY-10 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Wind gusts up to 63 mph were recorded at Sierra Blanca Regional Airport near Ruidoso.

High Wind in SANDIA/MANZANO MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
From 10-MAY-10 08:00:00 to 10-MAY-10 08:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A 65 mph gust was measured 3 miles southeast of Manzano at 822 am MST, meanwhile a measured wind gust of 63 mph was reported just southeast of Tajique shortly after 8 am MST.  Some minor street sign damage was noted in Edgewood, along with blowing dust reducing visibilities down to one-half mile.