Weather Forecast for Amarillo

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles other than the southeastern Texas Panhandle. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 7 PM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust may result in reduced visibility down to a mile or less at times.

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.

* WINDS...For the warning, southwesterly to westerly winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. For the watch, southwesterly winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...For the warning, as low as 13 percent. For the watch, as low as 8 percent. * TEMPERATURES...For the warning, in the mid to upper 60s to low 80s. For the watch, in the mid 60s to mid 70s. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Critical...3 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (out of 10).

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now...or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures will create favorable weather for rapid fire growth and spread. Avoid activities that promote open flames and sparks. A Fire Weather Watch means that the potential for critical fire weather conditions exists. Listen for later forecasts and possible red flag warnings.

* WINDS...For the warning, southwesterly to westerly winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. For the watch, southwesterly winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...For the warning, as low as 13 percent. For the watch, as low as 8 percent. * TEMPERATURES...For the warning, in the mid to upper 60s to low 80s. For the watch, in the mid 60s to mid 70s. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Critical...3 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (out of 10).

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now...or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures will create favorable weather for rapid fire growth and spread. Avoid activities that promote open flames and sparks. A Fire Weather Watch means that the potential for critical fire weather conditions exists. Listen for later forecasts and possible red flag warnings.

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of the Panhandle of Oklahoma and the Panhandle of Texas. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 7 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust may result in reduced visibility down to a mile or less at times.

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.