The watch had been issued for Yuma and Kit Carson counties.

Expect winds to be southwest 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph and relative humidity as low as 12 percent.

“For Tuesday, low relative humidity and sustained winds around 40 mph could lead to extreme fire spread for any fires that ignite. southwest winds will change to west behind a cold front in the afternoon,” says the National Weather Service. “Unpredictable fire behavior. Any fires that develop may rapidly grow and spread out of control.”

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