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Hazardous Weather Outlook

National Weather Service North Platte NE

1031 AM CDT Sat Mar 21 2026



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1031 AM CDT Sat Mar 21 2026 /931 AM MDT Sat Mar 21 2026/



This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western and north 

central Nebraska.



.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.



Record high temperatures are expected across western and north

central Nebraska this afternoon, potentially breaking March record

high temperatures. Along with the record temperatures, low relative

humidity and gusty winds are expected to bring critical fire weather

conditions across the entire region. A Red Flag Warning is in effect

this morning through the overnight hours. 



A cold front tracking into the region tonight will bring gusty

northerly winds, with peak gusts around 45 mph.



.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.



Near critical fire weather conditions are possible Monday through

Wednesday across the area. At this time, Monday and Wednesday have

the best potential to hit critical fire weather conditions.



.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...



Spotter activation is not expected at this time.



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