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Strong Gusty Winds Possible Across the Eastern Plains and Southeast Wyoming Wind Prone Areas Friday. Much Colder Friday & Saturday.

Red Flag Warning

More Wind Possible Sunday

High Wind Timeline

A Red Flag Warning is in effect for the Nebraska panhandle Saturday afternoon. A dry airmass moving into the area combined with strong winds will lead to critical fire weather conditions. Outdoor burning is not advised.

6:30 AM 1/17 - Strong northwest winds will gradually weaken this afternoon, but unfortunately, another round of winds is increasingly likely on Sunday. Winds will pick up again this evening in the wind prone areas, then spread into the plains during the day Sunday. Gusts to around 65 mph are possible, mainly in Niobrara, Sioux, Dawes, and Box Butte counties. Another round of High Wind Watches have been issues