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A Red Flag Warning is in effect Wednesday afternoon and evening for much of western and portions of central Nebraska. Warm temperatures in the upper 70s to lower 80s, low humidity down to 12–20%, and west winds gusting up to 30 mph will create dangerous fire weather conditions. Any fires that develop could spread rapidly. Keep vehicles off dry grass and use extreme caution to prevent sparks.

Very warm and dry conditions continue through Saturday, with highs climbing into the 80s and even low 90s by the weekend. This stretch of warmth combined with dry air will continue to support elevated to critical fire weather concerns, so use extreme caution with anything that could spark a fire. A cold front arrives Sunday, bringing cooler temperatures back into the 50s and 60s along with increased cloud cover and breezy northerly winds.