0355L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK AND INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/23/19

1- We are in a GENERAL RISK area for thunderstorms today and tonight. Our overall chances are around 40%. If storms do occur, torrential rainfall and strong winds may be our main threats.

2- If you plan on traveling ANYWHERE this weekend, check the forecasts between home and your destination. Severe weather is at least a 50% possibility all weekend so plan carefully. I would consider making an umbrella an important item just in case.

3- Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN;

Friday- Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s with southeast winds around 10 mph.

Friday Night- Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s with southeast winds around 10 mph this evening becoming light and variable.

FINALLY- Be sure you have our notification app-GARFIELD COUNTY EM. It’s free and just might save your life.

HAVE A SUPER DAY!!

MIKE