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Red Flag Warning issued March 17 at 3:46AM CDT until March 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Red Flag Warning for strong winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM Tuesday to 1 AM CDT Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * Affected Area...In Oklahoma...Cimarron...Texas and Beaver. In Texas...Dallam...Sherman...Hansford...Ochiltree...Lipscomb... Hartley...Moore...Hutchinson...Roberts...Hemphill...Oldham... Potter...Carson...Gray...Wheeler...Deaf Smith...Randall... Armstrong...Donley...Collingsworth and Palo Duro Canyon. * 20 Foot Winds...For Monday, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. For Tuesday, southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * Relative Humidity...For Monday as low as 7 percent. For Tuesday as low as 9 percent. * Red Flag Threat Index...For Monday, 3 to 7. For Tuesday, 5 to 8. * Timing...For the Red Flag Warning on Monday, from 1 PM to 9 PM. For the Fire Weather Watch on Tuesday, from 11 AM to 11 PM. 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.

High Wind Warning issued March 17 at 2:58AM CDT until March 19 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of the Panhandle of Oklahoma and the Panhandle of Texas. * WHEN...From 11 AM Tuesday to 1 AM CDT Wednesday. * 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...Winds are expected to shift to out of the north with passage of the cold front Tuesday night, but could still produce wind gusts upwards of 60 mph. 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.