Warmer temperatures and wind still affect much of the listening area and the National Weather Service, North Platte office (NWS) has issued a Red Flag Warning now in effect until 7:00pm (MT)/8:00pm (CT) tonight. All of western and north central Nebraska are in the warning.

Friday's weather brings in critical fire weather conditions with the temperatures, wind and low humidity. Wind gusts up to 50 miles per hour is possible. Many local fire departments in the listening area have banned burned permits at this time due to the potential fire hazard conditions.&nbsp;

North Platte Post/Sand Hills PostWarmer temperatures and wind still affect much of the listening area and the National Weather Service, North Platte office (NWS) has issued a Red Flag Warning now in effect until 7:00pm (MT)/8:00pm (CT) tonight. All of western and north central Nebraska are in the warning.<figure>
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 </figure>Friday's weather brings in critical fire weather conditions with the temperatures, wind and low humidity. Wind gusts up to 50 miles per hour is possible. Many local fire departments in the listening area have banned burned permits at this time due to the potential fire hazard conditions.&nbsp;

Red Flag Warning in effect for the listening area