0320L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/18/22

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

Saturday-Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 101. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Saturday Night-Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

2- The upper level ridge holds on to keep the temps up during the day and overnight. Continue to take heat related precautions and pay close attention to how you feel while outdoors. Take care of any outdoor animals as they need food and water too.

3- Overall, we’ll be ok so welcome to METEOROLOGICAL SUMMER. I should have stated this on June 1st. Here is a link explaining this: https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/news/meteorological-versus-astronomical-seasons

HAVE A GOOD DAY!