0255L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 9/05/24

*A front is expected later today along with a low chance for showers. Not expecting any severe weather. Will watch and advise as needed. Otherwise, another fairly cool but humid day. Get out and enjoy.

*For CONTROLLED BURNING outside of the city limits call 580-234-3473 and give your name, address, phone number, and where you want to burn. Dispatch will let us know. In Enid, you’ll need a permit from Enid Fire.

*REMEMBER, we are in a SEVERE DROUGHT right now and it doesn’t take much to start a fire. Dew point temps and Relative humidity are lower than a few weeks ago, so USE EXTREME CAUTION out there.

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

Today- Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. West winds around 5 mph, becoming northeast around 5 mph this afternoon.

Tonight- Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. East winds around 5 mph, becoming north after midnight. Chance of rain 20 percent.

*AS STATED BEFORE- Are you prepared for Fall & Winter? Here is a link-  https://www.weather.gov/safety/winter

Here are some presentations from the NWS/Weather Ready Nation- https://www.weather.gov/wrn/fall-safety

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

HAVE A GOOD DAY!