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Red Flag Warning Today

High Wind Warning Today

A Red Flag Warning has been issued for all of western and north central Nebraska today from Noon to 10 PM CDT. Abnormally warm temperatures, low relative humidity, and very strong westerly wind gusts will create critical fire weather conditions. Any fire start will rapidly grow and spread in these conditions!

A High Wind Warning is in effect for much of the Sandhills and north central Nebraska today. The greatest concern is for westerly gusts up to 65 mph west of HWY 83 this afternoon and northwest gusts up to 60 after sunset east of HWY 83. If traveling, watch for crosswinds, especially on north to south routes.