At 11:43 a.m. on Wednesday, the National Weather Service released an updated fire weather watch valid for Thursday between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m. for Central and East Adams and Arapahoe counties and Washington County.

Winds are forecasted to be south 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph and relative humidity as low as 9%.

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

According to the NWS, 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