UPDATE 7 a.m. Monday: The fire weather watches no longer appear on the National Weather Service websites.

Fire weather watches have been issued for counties in our area for Monday.

A fire weather watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur.

The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a fire weather watch in effect Monday afternoon through Monday evening for the following counties in our area.

Extreme grassland fire danger is forecast. South winds at 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph, and relative humidity as low as 25 to 30 percent are forecast.

Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly and become very difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Additionally, the National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a fire weather watch in effect from Monday afternoon through Monday evening for the following counties in our area.

Winds from the southwest at 20 to 30 with gusts to 40 mph, and relative humidity ranging from 24 to 29 percent are forecast. 

Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.

UPDATE 7 a.m. Monday: The fire weather watches no longer appear on the National Weather Service websites.By SALINA POSTFire weather watches have been issued for counties in our area for Monday.A fire weather watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur.The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a fire weather watch in effect Monday afternoon through Monday evening for the following counties in our area.Ellsworth CountyMarion CountyMcPherson CountySaline CountyExtreme grassland fire danger is forecast. South winds at 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph, and relative humidity as low as 25 to 30 percent are forecast.Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly and become very difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended.Additionally, the National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a fire weather watch in effect from Monday afternoon through Monday evening for the following counties in our area.Clay CountyDickinson CountyOttawa CountyWinds from the southwest at 20 to 30 with gusts to 40 mph, and relative humidity ranging from 24 to 29 percent are forecast. Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.

UPDATE: Fire weather watches canceled