Full Notification

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast New Mexico.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 8 PM MST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Low visibility from blowing snow will be possible, especially in mountain areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Erratic high wind gusts along I-25 between Las Vegas and Raton will occur.

* AFFECTED AREAS: NORTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS ... SOUTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS ... EAST SLOPES SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS ... SANDIA/MANZANO MOUNTAINS INCLUDING EDGEWOOD ... CENTRAL HIGHLANDS ... SOUTH CENTRAL MOUNTAINS ... JOHNSON AND BARTLETT MESAS INCLUDING RATON PASS ... FAR NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS ... NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS ... GUADALUPE COUNTY ... EASTERN LINCOLN COUNTY

Instructions:

Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or lightweight outdoor objects. Extremely hazardous driving conditions can be expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles who should consider delaying travel.