Wind Advisory

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, temperatures up to 103 expected. For the Wind Advisory, east winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area.

* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 8 PM MDT this evening. For the Wind Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 3 AM MDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs may be blown down. Expect strong crosswinds on area roadways. Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hot temperatures expected across the Albuquerque Metro through mid this evening. The hottest temperatures up to 103 degrees will be at locations along the Rio Grande Valley. A strong backdoor front will push through Tijeras Canyon around sunset this evening resulting in strong east canyon winds across eastern Albuquerque. This will result in difficult crosswinds on north to south oriented roads and highways, including Tramway Boulevard and Interstate 25.