Doniphan County has issued a Burn Ban as high winds increase in the forecast.

The ban is in effect until Friday, Feb. 19 at 8 p.m.

The Doniphan County Emergency Management Director said the ban is due to high winds and dry conditions.

The National Weather Service has a fire weather watch in effect from Thursday morning until Thursday evening with winds anticipated to gust up to around 40 mph.  It said any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.