Texas and New Mexico are facing strong winds on Thursday that could make driving dangerous. Red flag warnings also are in place.

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National Weather Service meteorologists are warning of a severe storm expected to hit several states on Friday night.

Heavy wind can impact travel safety, reduce air quality, cause property damage and exacerbate the risk of wildfire.

The strongest winds will be blasting across parts of West Texas and the Panhandle, where gusts could reach 80 mph Friday ...