0240L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/28/23

*HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR TODAY(FRIDAY) FROM NOON UNTIL 8PM TONIGHT. HEAT INDEX VALUES FROM 106 ARE POSSIBLE. USE EXTREME CAUTION IF WORKING IN THE HEAT.

*The new Drought Monitor has us in a MODERATE/SEVERE drought depending on where you live in the county. If we continue to receive rainfall, it just might get a bit better before winter. We’ll see what happens.

*The FIRE DANGER continues upwards. If you decide to do any controlled burning, call it in to dispatch. 580-234-FIRE (3473). If it gets out of control, call 911.

*Overall, we’ll be ok so here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN;

Today- Partly cloudy, then clearing. Hot with highs around 100. South winds 15 to 20 mph.

Tonight- Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid-70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

Finally, be sure to download our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app and remember that the information I post on social media each day is located on our app under GCEM Blog and on the front page of our website at gcem.org.

HAVE A SUPER DAY & STAY COOL