The National Weather Service says a combination of dry and windy conditions will create an enhanced risk for the spread of wildfires this afternoon. Minimum relative humidity values are forecast to drop into the low to mid 20s this afternoon, with wind gusts between 20-30 mph.

Residents are urged to exercise caution if handling any potential ignition sources, such as machinery, cigarettes or matches. If dry grasses and tree litter begin to burn, the fire will have the potential to spread quickly.

The latest forecast:

Today: Sunny, with a high near 61. West wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 66. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

Saturday Night: Rain, mainly after 9 p.m. Low around 47. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Sunday: Rain, mainly before 9 a.m. High near 63. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38.

Monday: Sunny, with a high near 63.

Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40.

Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 73.

Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.

Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.

Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 79.