0345L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/28/2020

1- Temps will be around 100 with a heat index around 103. Yes, it will be a bit hot so be extremely careful out there and hydrate properly so you don’t have heat issues.

2-Severe weather is likely later on Saturday as a cold front pushes into the area. Per guidance, we are in a Slight Risk area for later on Saturday. This may change some so keep an eye out for updates later today or most likely early tomorrow. For the most part, we’ll deal with heat, some storms, and then with some mild weather for next week. Rain is a better possibility for the up and coming  week.

3- Overall for today, we’ll be ok but be careful out in the heat. Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN;

Today-Sunny. Highs around 100. South winds around 10 mph.

Tonight- Clear. Lows in the lower 70s. East winds around 10 mph.

DIRECTORS COMMENT

This past week, I have seen folks run stop signs, lights, veer across the centerline, and run around and through railroad crossings. Not sure why everyone is in such a big hurry but I would advise those folks to put that phone down and pay attention to your driving. I have been involved with emergency services for many years and have seen a lot of horrible things. I really don’t look forward to responding to your accident because you were in a big hurry AND NOT PAYING ATTENTION. Just slow down and hopefully things will work out for you.

HAVE A GREAT DAY!!

MIKE