At 9:19 p.m. on Tuesday, the National Weather Service issued an updated fire weather watch valid for Wednesday between noon and 8 p.m. for North and Northeast Elbert County below 6,000 feet/North Lincoln County and Southeast Elbert County below 6,000 feet/South Lincoln County as well as Washington County.

Winds are expected to be west 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph and relative humidity as low as 11%.

“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