...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...White and Inyo Mountains, Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave, Northwest Deserts, Eastern Sierra Slopes, Owens Valley, Death Valley National Park, San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley, Esmeralda and Central Nye County, Lincoln County, and Sheep Range.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through late Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Visibility could be reduced due to blowing dust. Hazardous boating conditions expected on area lakes.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.