The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a fire weather watch in the Flint Hills region till Saturday.
Riley, Pottawatomie, Geary, Clay and Wabaunsee Counties are listed in the watch.
The alert says warmer temperatures and gusty winds beginning Thursday afternoon through Friday afternoon — along with low relative humidity values — increase the chances for fire dangers.
Wind gusts could reach upwards of 30-40 mph Thursday and Friday. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
