At 4:21 a.m. on Wednesday, the National Weather Service issued an updated fire weather watch valid for Thursday between noon and 6 p.m. for Elbert/central and east Douglas counties above 6,000 feet, Central and East Adams and Arapahoe counties, North and Northeast Elbert County below 6,000 feet/North Lincoln County and Southeast Elbert County below 6,000 feet/South Lincoln County.

Residents can expect winds to be south 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph and relative humidity as low as 10%.

“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.

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