Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service North Platte NE
1140 AM CDT Fri Oct 3 2025
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Sheridan-Eastern Cherry-Keya Paha-Boyd-Brown-Rock-Holt-Garden-Grant-
Hooker-Thomas-Blaine-Loup-Garfield-Wheeler-Arthur-McPherson-Logan-
Custer-Deuel-Keith-Perkins-Lincoln-Chase-Hayes-Frontier-
Western Cherry-
1140 AM CDT Fri Oct 3 2025 /1040 AM MDT Fri Oct 3 2025/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western and north
central Nebraska.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon.
Elevated to near-critical fire weather conditions will be possible
across the western Sandhills towards the Pine Ridge. 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.
Near-critical fire weather conditions are again likely Saturday for
much of western and north central Nebraska. The concern is gusts up
to 45 mph and humidity minimums falling into the 20 to 30 percent
range. 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 for north central Nebraska, 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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Taylor
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
1108 AM MDT Fri Oct 3 2025
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Jackson County Below 9000 Feet-
West Jackson and West Grand Counties Above 9000 Feet-
Grand and Summit Counties Below 9000 Feet-
South and East Jackson/Larimer/North and Northeast Grand/
Northwest Boulder Counties Above 9000 Feet-
South and Southeast Grand/West Central and Southwest Boulder/
Gilpin/Clear Creek/Summit/North and West Park Counties Above
9000 Feet-Larimer and Boulder Counties Between 6000 and 9000 Feet-
Jefferson and West Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear
Creek/Northeast Park Counties Below 9000 Feet-
Central and Southeast Park County-
Larimer County Below 6000 Feet/Northwest Weld County-
Boulder And Jefferson Counties Below 6000 Feet/West Broomfield
County-
North Douglas County Below 6000 Feet/Denver/West Adams and
Arapahoe Counties/East Broomfield County-
Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet-
Northeast Weld County-Central and South Weld County-Morgan County-
Central and East Adams and Arapahoe Counties-
North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln
County-
Southeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/South Lincoln County-
Logan County-Washington County-Sedgwick County-Phillips County-
1108 AM MDT Fri Oct 3 2025
This hazardous weather outlook is for northeast and north central
Colorado.
.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight
No hazardous weather is expected through tonight.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
Winds will increase Saturday, with gusts to 30-40 mph over the
plains and high mountain valleys by afternoon. Lighter winds will
likely persist in the Boulder to Fort Collins corridor. There
will be a threat of a couple severe thunderstorms over the
northeast plains in the late afternoon and evening, with strong
outflow winds to around 60 mph possible.
With the winds will also come elevated fire weather conditions.
Mountain areas will see mainly snow showers by Saturday night,
bu only light snow accumulations (less than 2 inches) expected.
A chance of showers will linger through early next week, along
with cooler and below normal temperatures. Drier and warmer weather
will return for the latter portions of next week.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Goodland KS
900 AM MDT Fri Oct 3 2025
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Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-Sherman-Thomas-
Sheridan-Graham-Wallace-Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita-Dundy-Hitchcock-
Red Willow-
900 AM MDT Fri Oct 3 2025 /1000 AM CDT Fri Oct 3 2025/
This hazardous weather outlook is for extreme southwest Nebraska...
northwest Kansas and east central Colorado.
.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT...
Brief periods of critical fire weather potential is 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 THURSDAY...
Strong southerly winds will develop across the entire Tri-State area
late Saturday morning and persist through the afternoon. Sustained
winds at 30 to 40 mph and gusts up to 55 mph will create hazardous
travel conditions, especially for high profile vehicles on west to
east routes, such as Interstate 70, where cross winds will be
strongest. Areas of blowing dust may further exacerbate travel
difficulties. Strong winds will also create dangerous fire weather.
Outdoor burning is not advised on Saturday.
Thunderstorms may 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 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 Sioux Falls SD
442 AM CDT Fri Oct 3 2025
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098-NEZ013-014-SDZ038>040-050-052>071-040945-
Lyon-Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-O`Brien-Clay-Plymouth-Cherokee-
Buena Vista-Woodbury-Ida-Lincoln-Murray-Cottonwood-Nobles-Jackson-
Pipestone-Rock-Dixon-Dakota-Beadle-Kingsbury-Brookings-Gregory-
Jerauld-Sanborn-Miner-Lake-Moody-Brule-Aurora-Davison-Hanson-McCook-
Minnehaha-Charles Mix-Douglas-Hutchinson-Turner-Bon Homme-Yankton-
Union-
442 AM CDT Fri Oct 3 2025
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest Iowa, west central
Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, central South
Dakota, east central South Dakota, south central South Dakota and
southeast South Dakota.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Increasing south winds gusting 20 to 35 MPH, combined with
unseasonably warm temperatures and drying grasses will lead to
elevated fire danger this afternoon. As temperatures climb to around
90 degrees, those sensitive to heat will want to seek out effective
cooling options and drink plenty of water.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
South winds increase further Saturday, with gusts 35 to 45 MPH more
common. High to Very High grassland fire danger will be widespread,
with isolated critical conditions possible. Caution should be used
to avoid sparking fire, especially in drier grasses or fields where
fall harvest activities are underway, as rapid fire spread is likely.
A few thunderstorms will be possible west of U.S. Highway 81 Saturday
night, but the risk of severe weather is low.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
311 AM MDT Fri Oct 3 2025
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Dawes County-Box Butte County-Scotts Bluff County-Banner County-
Morrill County-Kimball County-Cheyenne County-
Northern Sioux County-Southern Sioux County-
Converse County Lower Elevations-Niobrara County-
North Laramie Range-Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains-
Shirley Basin-Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
East Platte County-Goshen County-Central Carbon County-
North Snowy Range Foothills-Southwest Carbon County-
Sierra Madre Range-Upper North Platte River Basin-Snowy Range-
Laramie Valley-South Laramie Range-South Laramie Range Foothills-
Central Laramie County-East Laramie County-
311 AM MDT Fri Oct 3 2025
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of panhandle
Nebraska...east central Wyoming...south central Wyoming and
southeast Wyoming.
.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT
Elevated to near-critical fire weather conditions expected today
across Converse and Niobrara Counties, as well as the northern
Panhandle.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY
Widespread precipitation expected Saturday as a potent shortwave
moves through the region. Strong winds will be possible in the
typical windy areas on Sunday. Gusts approaching 50 to 55 mph may
be possible.
.Spotter information statement...
Spotter activation will not be needed.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
305 AM MDT Fri Oct 3 2025
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Harding-Butte-Northern Meade Co Plains-Northern Foothills-
Rapid City-Southern Foothills-Custer Co Plains-
Pennington Co Plains-Haakon-Western Fall River-
Northern Oglala Lakota-Northern Jackson-Bennett-Mellette-Todd-
Tripp-Sturgis/Piedmont Foothills-Southern Meade Co Plains-
Hermosa Foothills-Eastern Fall River-Southern Oglala Lakota-
Southern Jackson-
305 AM MDT Fri Oct 3 2025 /405 AM CDT Fri Oct 3 2025/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western South
Dakota.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
The grassland fire danger will be high to very high today with
elevated to critical fire weather conditions.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday
There is a slight chance for thunderstorms Saturday night. Severe
weather is not expected.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed today.
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Stay tuned to NOAA weather radio for further updates...or check
our web site at weather.gov/rapidcity
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