Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service North Platte NE
353 PM CDT Fri Oct 3 2025
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353 PM CDT Fri Oct 3 2025 /253 PM MDT Fri Oct 3 2025/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western and north
central Nebraska.
.DAY ONE...Late this afternoon and Tonight.
Through late afternoon, elevated to near-critical fire weather
conditions across the northwest Sandhills and portions of north
central Nebraska. The concern is humidity minimums falling to the 15
to 20 percent range with gusts up to 25 mph.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
Critical fire weather conditions Saturday afternoon until mid evening
for all of western and north central Nebraska. The concern is
southerly winds 25 to 35 mph with gust to around 45 mph and afternoon
humidity humidity falling to as low as low as 18 to 25 percent. Any
fire start will have the potential for rapid spread and erratic
behavior.
Southerly winds gusting up to 45 mph, with locally higher gusts
possible, are likely Saturday leading to strong crosswind concerns
on east-west routes.
Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are possible late Saturday
afternoon but more likely Saturday evening for areas west of Highway
83. A few stronger storms are possible with the main concerns being
isolated damaging wind gusts.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Goodland KS
228 PM MDT Fri Oct 3 2025
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228 PM MDT Fri Oct 3 2025 /328 PM CDT Fri Oct 3 2025/
This hazardous weather outlook is for extreme southwest Nebraska...
northwest Kansas and east central Colorado.
.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT...
Brief periods of critical fire weather potential are possible this
afternoon along and west of a Dundy to Greeley county line as
southerly winds gust 20-30 mph.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...
Strong southerly winds gusting around 55 mph may lead to some blowing
dust across the area Saturday afternoon and some difficult travel
conditions. Reductions in visibility around one mile or less are
possible especially near dust source regions. Strong winds will also
create some potential for fire spread if one were to develop.
Outdoor burning is not advised on Saturday.
Thunderstorms are forecast to develop along and ahead of an
approaching cold front in northeast Colorado late Saturday afternoon
and evening. A few severe storms capable of producing wind gusts in
excess of 65 mph and blowing dust are possible.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Active weather across portions of the Tri-State Area is anticipated.
Spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
312 PM CDT Fri Oct 3 2025
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312 PM CDT Fri Oct 3 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southwest Iowa, west central
Iowa, east central Nebraska, northeast Nebraska and southeast
Nebraska.
.DAY ONE...Tonight and Saturday.
Windy and dry conditions will lead to very high fire danger
near the South Dakota border on Saturday afternoon. Elsewhere,
wildfire potential will remain confined to agricultural fields where
harvesting is ongoing.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday night through Thursday.
No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Dodge City KS
216 AM CDT Fri Oct 3 2025
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216 AM CDT Fri Oct 3 2025 /116 AM MDT Fri Oct 3 2025/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Kansas,
south central Kansas, southwest Kansas, and west central Kansas.
.DAY ONE...Friday.
Strong south winds of 20 to 30 mph are expected Friday afternoon
and evening, with gusts to near 40 mph.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Wednesday.
Stronger south winds of 25 to 35 mph are expected Saturday
afternoon and evening, with gusts to near 45 mph.
Scattered thunderstorms are expected to favor the northeast zones
Sunday night, where some may produce marginally severe wind and
hail.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
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