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Fire Weather Watch in effect across South Florida starting Thursday

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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — A Fire Weather Watch is in effect for the Treasure Coast and Palm Beach County from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. Thursday.

Wildfires could easily start and be hard to control due to drought conditions, low humidity and gusty winds from a relatively strong cold front.

Fire Weather Watch in effect Thursday for Palm Beach County, Treasure Coast

Winds are forecast to come from the west-northwest around 15-20 mph, with occasional gusts near 30 mph. The humidity is expected to drop as low as 25-35% as fire conditions are possible through Friday.

No county-wide burn bans are in effect for our viewing area at this time, however, outdoor burning is not recommended.

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