Full Notification

Another round of strong southwest to west winds will develop today and tonight. Widespread wind gusts of 50 to 65 mph will be common over central and eastern New Mexico. Parts of Socorro, Lincoln, Torrance, and San Miguel counties may see wind gusts as high as 75 mph. Blowing dust will develop over much of the area this afternoon and evening with visibility reductions below one half mile at times in dust prone areas. Winds are expected to taper off over eastern New Mexico by sunrise Saturday morning. The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a High Wind Warning, which is in effect from noon today to 11 PM MST this evening. The Wind Advisory is no longer in effect.

* LOCATION...Eastern San Miguel and Quay counties.

* WINDS...Southwest to west winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts of 45 to 60 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will increase quickly late this morning then peak around sunset before tapering off late this evening.

* VISIBILITY...Locally reduced in blowing dust.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will create difficult travel conditions, including I-40, especially for high profile vehicles. Damage to trees, power lines, and weak or light weight structures is possible.

* AFFECTED AREAS: EASTERN SAN MIGUEL COUNTY ... QUAY COUNTY

Instructions:

Remember, A High Wind Warning means damaging winds are imminent or highly likely. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.