Warm and Windy Friday- Breezy and Cooler Weekend

Today: Temperatures will be record breaking across the state with highs in the upper 70s and 80s. Southwest winds will be breezy especially out west. Several records will be broken this afternoon including Lincoln! Record: 75 degrees (1990).

Weekend: Saturday night, a cold front will move through bringing temperatures into the 60s for Sunday. Sunday looks to be a beautiful day before the cold and rain move in. Get out and enjoy this weekend as much as possible.

Next week: Monday- Tuesday, rain likely and possible rain/snow mix in far northeast Nebraska with temperatures near average (53 degrees). We are also keeping an eye on Thanksgiving day! COLD air and even snow and rain will be possible. Keep an eye on the latest forecasts.

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A Red Flag Warning is in effect through 5 PM Friday for NW Nebraska. DRY vegetation, gusty winds, warm temperatures, and low humidity will allow any fire that is sparked to spread quickly and uncontrollably. Outdoor burning is NOT advised today across western Nebraska!

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Strong west winds will occur across western Nebraska this afternoon. Wind gusts up to 30-35+ mph.

Future Wind Gusts

A WARM Friday afternoon, high temperatures will warm into the upper 70s and 80s under mostly sunny skies and breezy west winds.

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Below is a graphic showing the forecast highs, the current records, and the all time record highs for November.

Potential Record Highs Multiple Cities

Expect warm weather through this weekend. Sunday looks to be the best day to enjoy before the near average and rainy week.. Our next precipitation chance will bring rain/snow and possible storm chances with our next front Monday-Tuesday. Also watching next Thursday for a potential storm system. Thanksgiving day, could bring COLD air, snow and rain across the region. Keep an eye on the latest forecasts.

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Meteorologist Houston Hall

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