0323L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-9/28/23

*Continued warm today. High temps through the weekend will be in the low 90s and overnight lows around 60.  The main issue now, will be the winds. Wind gusts today will be in the low 20s and increasing on Friday near 35 mph. As dry as we are this will continue to increase our FIRE DANGER. We are working towards extreme conditions so use caution when utilizing anything related to fire. If you see smoke or fire, call 9-1-1.

*There is a slight chance for showers and possibly a thunderstorm in NW Oklahoma today so if traveling west, stay weather aware.

*Overall, we’ll be ok so here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN;

Today- Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.

Tonight-Clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.

*  The WSR-88D weather radar at Kegelman Field known as KVNX is still down. Return to service is still undetermined. Hopefully it will be repaired soon.

HAVE A GOOD DAY!