Active AlertsElk, NM

Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose orlightweight outdoor objects. Extremely hazardous driving conditionscan be expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicleswho should consider delaying travel. Brownout and near zerovisibility in dust storms is life threatening, pull off the road andwait until conditions improve.

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, northeast, andsoutheast New Mexico.* WHEN...Until 8 PM MDT this evening.* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especiallyfor high profile vehicles. Blowing dust could reduce visibility.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A very localized dust source near the RoswellAirport will likely be activated by these high winds today,producing near zero visibility along the Roswell Relief Routebetween Sunset and Brasher.