Winds begin to ramp up in Nebraska panhandle

Winds are starting to whip in western Nebraska. 

Gusts of up to 65 miles-per-hour are expected, but locally higher gusts cannot be ruled out. 

The National Weather Service says the timeframe for the highest gusts in western Nebraska is between noon and 6 p.m. Wednesday. 

The entire state is under a High Wind Warning until late tonight. For western Nebraska, the northern panhandle remains under a winter weather advisory until 8 p.m. MST Wednesday. 

Areas expected to see snow could have periods of reduced visibility due to blowing snow. A snow squall cannot be ruled out. 

In the southern panhandle, drivers along Interstate 80 are asked to use caution while driving, especially high profile or light vehicles.