Active AlertsBarstow, CA

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for highprofile vehicles. Use extra caution. Blowing dust may lead to areasof reduced visibility.Secure outdoor objects.

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.* WHERE...Western Mojave Desert.* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening.* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Treelimbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.Gusty winds are expected on Interstate 40 and Interstate 15.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest period of winds can be expectedFriday afternoon into early evening.