Full Notification

A vigorous trough of low pressure will slide into New Mexico on Friday with a strong jet streak aloft and a deepening lee-side surface low accompanying. The strong pressure gradient that will take shape over New Mexico will lead to very strong winds, with the strongest winds generally across the higher terrain south of Interstate 40. Wind gusts may occasionally exceed 55 to 65 mph with possible wind damage to trees, utility poles, and roofs.

* LOCATION...Southwest Mountains, Sandia/Manzano Mountains, Estancia Valley, Central Highlands, South Central Highlands, Upper Tularosa Valley, South Central Mountains, Guadalupe County, Quay County, Curry County, Roosevelt County, De Baca County, Chaves County Plains, Eastern Lincoln County, Southwest Chaves County.

* WINDS...Sustained from the northwest at 30 to 45 mph with occasional gusts of 55 to 65 mph.

* TIMING...Winds will quickly increase through the morning, peaking in intensity through the afternoon. Winds will begin decreasing in speed this evening.

* VISIBILITY...Areas of blowing dust may cause visibility reductions down to 5 miles in portions of the eastern plains. In addition, visibility may be reduced to less than one mile in blowing snow across the higher terrain of the central and southern mountains.

* LOCAL IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will exist on southwest-to- northeast oriented roads. High profile vehicles will be exposed to dangerous driving conditions. Gusts to 65 mph may cause damage to vulnerable trees and structures.

* AFFECTED AREAS: SANDIA/MANZANO MOUNTAINS ... ROOSEVELT COUNTY ... SOUTHWEST MOUNTAINS ... DE BACA COUNTY ... GUADALUPE COUNTY ... ESTANCIA VALLEY ... QUAY COUNTY ... CURRY COUNTY ... CHAVES COUNTY PLAINS ... SOUTHWEST CHAVES COUNTY ... UPPER TULAROSA VALLEY ... SOUTH CENTRAL MOUNTAINS ... SOUTH CENTRAL HIGHLANDS ... EASTERN LINCOLN COUNTY ... CENTRAL HIGHLANDS

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.