High wind became destructive Monday afternoon in some parts of Albuquerque.
A tree blew into a power line near Carlisle Boulevard and Lomas Boulevard NE just after 2:30 p.m. It was still smoking by the time our KOB crew got there but luckily, it had not sparked any big fires.
KOB spoke to the home owner who said she caught it just in time and call the fire department.
"I came into the backyard and hear popping noises and looked up and the wire was wrapped around the limb and it was on fire so I called 911," said home owner Eileen Parker.
PNM said they are expecting sporadic power outages and they have crews on standby.
The City of Albuquerque has issued a High Wind Notice through 10 a.m. Tuesday.
People with asthma or respiratory problems are encouraged to stay inside. For the latest on air quality, call 311.