High Wind Warning issued October 16 at 12:04AM MDT until October 16

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, east winds 30 to 40 mph with
gusts up to 65 mph. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures
as low as 30 possible.

* WHERE...Lower Rio Grande Valley and Upper Tularosa Valley.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 9 AM MDT this morning. For
the Freeze Watch, from late tonight through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially
for high profile vehicles. Frost and freeze conditions could kill
crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected
outdoor plumbing.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest wind gusts will be at and below
canyon openings along the central mountain chain.