At 5:53 a.m. on Wednesday, the National Weather Service issued an updated fire weather watch valid for Thursday between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m. for Northern Colorado.

Winds are expected to be northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph and relative humidity 9-12%.

“Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread. Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire,” adds the NWS.

The full list of affected locations includes:

• Jackson County below 9,000 feet

• Larimer County below 6,000 feet/Northwest Weld County

• Northeast Weld County

• Logan County

• Sedgwick County

• Phillips 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