* WHAT...East winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.
* WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area, Lower Rio Grande Valley, South Central Highlands, and Upper Tularosa Valley.
* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 AM MDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.