0410L-THURSDAY UPDATE FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/28/18

1-JUST FYI, when I type in caps, I am not yelling at anyone. I don’t know who came up with that statement but it’s to get your attention for something important. Hopefully this solves this issue.

2-HEAT ADVISORY AGAIN TODAY IN EFFECT FROM 1PM UNTIL 9 PM. EXTREME CAUTION IS ADVISED.

3-UPDATE ON THE VANCE WSR-88D WEATHER RADAR LOCATED AT KEGELMAN FIELD. THIS RADAR RECENTLY WENT DOWN. IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT A MAJOR GEAR THAT ALLOWS THE ROTATION OF THE RADAR DISH HAS FAILED. DUE TO THE MAGNITUDE OF THIS FAILURE, THE RADAR WILL BE DOWN UNTIL JULY 20TH. WE’LL ADVISE AS INFORMATION IS PASSED ALONG.

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

Thursday-Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Heat index values as high as 105. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph gusting to 25 mph.

Thursday Night-Clear, with a low around 77. South wind 10 to 15 mph gusting to 25 mph.

HAVE A GOOD DAY!

MIKE