* WHAT...East winds 35 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area, Lower Rio Grande Valley, South Central Highlands, and Upper Tularosa Valley. * WHEN...From 6 PM Thursday to 9 AM MDT Friday. * 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 wind gusts will be at canyon openings in eastern Albuquerque and in Carrizozo.