UPDATE 12:30 p.m. Thursday: The National Weather Service has moved Ellsworth, Lincoln, Marion, McPherson, and Saline counties into a red flag warning for Friday.
READ: Red flag warning, fire weather watch issued for Friday
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By SALINA POST
Fire weather watches have been issued for counties in our area for Friday.
A fire weather watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur, according to the National Weather Service.
The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a fire weather watch in effect from Friday morning through Friday evening for the following counties in our area.
Ellsworth County
Lincoln County
Marion County
McPherson County
Saline County
Extreme grassland fire danger is forecast. Winds from the west at 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph and relative humidity as low as 23 percent are forecast.
The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a fire weather watch in effect from Friday afternoon through Friday evening for the following counties in our area.
Dickinson County
Ottawa County
Winds from the west to southwest, sustained at 25 to 35 mph, with gusts up to 55 mph and relative humidity from 19 to 32 percent are forecast.
Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.