Fire Weather Watch Issued Ahead Of Anticipated Record Warmth

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DENVER (CBS4) - It's a sign of how fast things have dried out on the southeast plains of Colorado.

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Fire Weather Watch for Thursday.

Low relative humidity and temperatures in the mid 70s to lower 80s will combine with strong westerly winds to create prime conditions for wildfires to grow and spread quickly.

The watch is planned to go into effect mid-morning on Thursday and last through the early evening.

(credit: CBS4/Colorado's Weather Center)

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