0355L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-9/26/21

1- “RED FLAG WARNING” IS IN EFFECT FROM 1PM TODAY UNTIL 7PM THIS EVENING FOR NW AND NC OKLAHOMA. THIS INCLUDES GARFIELD COUNTY.

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Red Flag Warning which is in effect from 1 PM to 7 PM CDT Today.

* TIMING…1 PM to 7 PM Sunday. * WINDS…Southwest 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 17 percent. * TEMPERATURES…Up to 95.

* IMPACTS…Any fires that start in this environment will be very difficult to control.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures will contribute to extreme fire behavior.

The above sums up the Fire Danger for today. NO controlled burning today please. I have notified dispatch concerning this threat.

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

Today-Sunny. Highs in the mid-90s. South winds 10 to 20 mph shifting to the southwest 20 to 25 mph gusting upwards of 35 mph.

Tonight-Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds 10 to 20 mph with higher gusts.

STAY SAFE!

MIKE