0325L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/11/22

1- HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1:00 PM TODAY UNTIL 7PM SUNDAY EVENING.

Heat Advisory- A Heat Advisory is issued within 12 hours of the onset of extremely dangerous heat conditions. The general rule of thumb for this Advisory is when the maximum heat index temperature is expected to be 100° or higher for at least 2 days, and night-time air temperatures will not drop below 75°. Take precautions to avoid heat illness. If you don’t take precautions, you may become seriously ill or even die. Extreme caution is advised.

2- The Heat Index will be around 109 today and around 112 on Sunday. High temps will be around 100 today and 104 on Sunday.

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

Today-Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Heat index values up to 109 this afternoon.

Tonight-Mostly clear. Lows in the mid-70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Heat index values up to 108 early in the evening.

FINALLY, HARVEST has begun so use extreme caution if you are out in the county.

HAVE A GOOD DAY!