Weather Outlook From Garfield County Emergency Management – 7/9/2026

A Heat Advisory remains in effect until 8:00 PM today. Hot temperatures combined with high humidity will create dangerous conditions for anyone spending extended time outdoors. Drink plenty of water, take frequent breaks in the shade or air conditioning, and check on children, older adults, and pets.

Expect another hot summer day across our area with afternoon temperatures climbing to around 100°. While most locations will stay dry through much of the day, there is a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly this morning, before skies become mostly sunny this afternoon. Southwest winds will increase to 15–20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

Severe Weather Potential This Evening

Our area remains under a Marginal (Level 1 of 5) risk for severe thunderstorms later today and tonight.

Timing

  • Round 1: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM is the most likely window for storm development across our area, with storms moving southeast at 10–20 mph.
  • Round 2: A second round of storms may move into our area between 9:00 PM and 1:00 AM. Storms will continue moving southeast at 20–30 mph.

Primary Hazards

  • Wind gusts up to 70 mph
  • Hail up to quarter size
  • Very low tornado potential, but not zero

Tonight will remain warm with lows only falling into the upper 70s. Skies will be partly cloudy with a 20% chance of an isolated shower or thunderstorm. Winds will remain breezy through the evening with gusts up to 30 mph before gradually decreasing after midnight.

Key Points

  • 🌡️ Heat Advisory in effect until 8:00 PM.
  • 🌩️ Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) for severe storms this evening and tonight.
  • 💨 Strongest storms could produce 70 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail.
  • 🌪️ Tornado potential remains very low, but continue to monitor the forecast if warnings are issued.
  • 📱 Have multiple ways to receive weather warnings, especially before going to bed tonight.

Stay weather aware throughout the day, and be prepared to move indoors quickly if thunderstorms develop.

Jacob Price, EM-1
Garfield County Emergency Management