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Red Flag Warning Through Tonight

Record Highs Observed on Saturday March 21

Tri-State Area Forecast

A Red Flag Warning is in effect for Southwest Nebraska and Northwest Kansas through tonight. Very dry conditions and wind gusts around 30-40 mph will lead to increased fire danger.

Record setting heat was observed across much of the Tri-State Area this afternoon (Saturday March 21, 2026). Numerous locations — including Goodland, Hill City and McCook — broke record high temperatures for both the date *and* the month of March.

Today is forecast to be a hot one with sunny skies and temperature generally in the 90s. Some areas could see temperatures reach 100 degrees. We then cool off as a cold front moves through late tonight.