Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or lightweight outdoor objects. Extremely hazardous driving conditions can be expected, especially for motorists in high profile vehicles who should consider delaying travel.

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, northeast, and southeast New Mexico. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles, and blowing dust could reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust will develop Thursday afternoon and will be more significant south of I-40, especially in southern Chaves County where very low visibility may create dangerous driving conditions. Motorists traveling in or through Chaves County on Thursday afternoon may consider alternate routes.