0330L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/29/23
*HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR TODAY(SATURDAY) FROM NOON UNTIL 8PM TONIGHT. Heat index values to 106 are expected. Use extreme caution while working and while kids are playing outdoors. Here is a link to HEAT ISSUES FROM THE NWS- https://www.weather.gov/safety/heat
*The new Drought Monitor has us in a MODERATE DROUGHT for most of the county and in a SEVERE DROUGHT in the northeast part of the county. If we continue to receive rainfall, it just might get a bit better before winter. We’ll have to wait and see what happens. It’s still going to be toasty outside. August is just around the corner.
*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.
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*Overall. We’ll be ok so here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN;
Today- Sunny, hot with highs around 101. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight- Mostly clear. Lows in the mid-70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
HAVE A SUPER DAY & STAY COOL
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