...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area.

* WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will focus immediately below the Tijeras Canyon in eastern Albuquerque.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.