At 2:50 a.m. on Thursday, the National Weather Service released an updated fire weather watch valid for Friday between noon and 10 p.m. for Colorado.

Winds are forecasted to be southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph and relative humidity 9 to 14 percent.

“Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended,” comments the NWS.

The full list of affected locations includes:

• Little Snake

• White River

• Lower Colorado River

• Colorado River Headwaters

• Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area

• Paradox Valley

• Northern San Juan

• North Fork

• Gunnison Basin

• Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area

• Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area

• Routt County

A fire weather watch means that critical fire weather conditions are possible. Listen for later forecasts and possible red flag warnings.

Source: The National Weather Service