Freeze Watch issued October 15 at 9:27PM MDT until October 17 at

* 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...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro
Area, Lower Rio Grande Valley, South Central Highlands, and Upper
Tularosa Valley.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 9 AM MDT Friday. For the
Freeze Watch, from late Friday night 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.