THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAID A FIRE WEATHER WATCH WILL BE IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR Republic-Washington-Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Cloud-Clay-Riley-Pottawatomie-Jackson-Ottawa counties.
South/southwest winds sustained between 20-30 mph with gusts to 40 mph are forecast. Humidity will be 20-25 percent Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.