Forecasts of northwest winds gusting up and over forty miles per hour tomorrow have fire officials on edge.

Yankton Assistant Fire Chief Larry Nickles says there were several fires in the area the last time we had those kind of strong winds………

Nickles says when the wind is like that, it is difficult for fire crews to contain a fire…………

Nickles says despite the rain last week, fields are still very dry…………

Nickles is asking people not to start fires today that could linger into tomorrow and rekindle.