(KAIR)--Burn bans remain in place locally, as a heightened fire weather concern continues.

The National Weather Service says that's due to breezy winds and dry atmospheric conditions that continue across the area.

Burn bans were put in place in Atchison and Doniphan Counties Wednesday, with both still in effect for Thursday.

In Brown County, the Sheriff's Office will not issue any burn permits until further notice. 

Thursday's forecast calls for strong winds gusting up to nearly 30 mph.

Breezy conditions are forecast to continue through the weekend.