...ELEVATED TO CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER RISK FOR THURSDAY... .An elevated to critical risk for fire weather is possible on Thursday in response to a continuation of low relative humidity (RH) values, ongoing dryness/drought conditions (i.e. D2 Severe Drought to D4 Exceptional Drought over the region), and at times breezy nOrth- northwest winds. According to the Texas A&M Forest Service, High Fire Danger is highlighted across much of the region with a pocket of Very High Fire danger over the Lower Valley. Additionally, Energy Release Component (ERC) values are expected to be elevated with values ranging between 75-96%, and fuels are expected to be dry to critically dry. A Fire Weather Watch is in effect for Thursday for Brooks, Hidalgo, Kenedy, Willacy, and Cameron counties, excluding the island from 10 AM CDT Thursday till 7 Pm CDT Thursday evening. * WINDS...10-20 mph gusting as high as 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15-30 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Mid to upper 90s. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.