(POST News Director Canon Rath chatted with Kenny Roberg, a meteorologist from the National Weather Service, North Platte Office about the upcoming heat wave impacting the listening area.)
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An excessive heat watch will go into effect for the listening area Friday afternoon and will be in effect until Monday morning. According to the National Weather Service, North Platte Office (NWS), the area in effect is most of Western Nebraska and North Central Nebraska.
For the listening area, high 90's and low 100's will be impacting the area Friday-Monday with the weekend seeing the hottest temperatures. For North Platte, Saturday's temperature will be 99 degrees and Sunday's will be 103 degrees. Curtis, Ogallala, Imperial, Alliance, Oshkosh, Sidney, Scottsbluff and more communities will be in the 100's both Saturday and Sunday according to officials.
The possibility of severe thunderstorms is predicted for Thursday night west of Highway 38. Storms may impact the area late in the afternoon through the evening according to the NWS.
Hot temperatures mixed with humidity can cause potentially dangerous heat illnesses to occur. Stay hydrated during this time and stay in a cool area. Also wear sunscreen when outside in the heat. Never leave pets or people in a vehicle during this time of extreme heat.