Weather Service warns of 60 mph gusts in Metro area

Listen to the weather The Albuquerque National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning for most of the metro area from 8 am to 11 pm today. West winds will be 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. The strongest winds are expected mid day.Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles on north-to-south oriented roadways.Take action to secure trash cans, lawn furniture, and other loose or lightweight outdoor objects.TuesdayScattered showers, mainly before 8 am. Patchy blowing dust after 9 am. Partly sunny, with a high near 62 and a low around 28. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph increasing to 30 to 35 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Have a good day. Be careful out there.