0235L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-12/15/22

1- Continued dry conditions and winds will increase the fire danger out there so use extreme caution if doing anything utilizing fire. If you see smoke or fire, call 911. For controlled burns, call 580-234-FIRE (3473). No controlled burning today please.

2- Winds will pick back up later this morning into the afternoon hours thus making it a bit colder due to wind chill temps. Use caution and protect yourselves from the winds as best you can. Since we are moving into a timeframe where colder Canadian and possibly polar air will begin to affect us next week, here is a link to the NWS winter safety page. I would ask that everyone take a few minutes to refresh your memories. https://www.weather.gov/safety/winter

3- Overall, we’ll be ok, just chilly, so here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN;

Today- Sunny. Highs in the lower 40s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

Tonight- Mostly clear. Cold with lows in the mid-20s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

Be sure and download our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app, You’re not prepared without it.

HAVE A GOOD DAY!