Fire Weather Watch until 09:00PM Friday 
The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Friday afternoon through Friday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Kansas...Fire weather zones 073, 097, and 101.In Missouri...Fire weather zones 066, 067, 077, 078, and 088.
* WIND...West to southwest winds of 30-35 mph with gusts of 40-55 mph.
* HUMIDITY...20-35 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* AFFECTED AREAS: BOURBON ... CRAWFORD ... CHEROKEE ... VERNON ... ST. CLAIR ... BARTON ... CEDAR ... JASPER
Instructions:
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.
Address/Location
Cherokee County Emergency Management
110 W Maple St
Columbus, KS 66725
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 620-429-1857