0315L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 8/13/24
*EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON UNTIL 9 PM. Heat Index values up to 108 are possible. Extreme caution is advised while working outdoors.
*Today through Thursday will be very oppressive outside so if you plan on doing anything strenuous, pace yourselves and stay hydrated. This may seem like a broken record but here is that heat link from the NWS website. https://www.weather.gov/safety/heat Take the time to read through these as there is some good information here. If you want to get a jump on winter, here is that link too. https://www.weather.gov/safety/winter Sorry, couldn’t resist.
Overall, we’ll be ok but just be careful outdoors and take care of all outdoor animals. Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN;
Today- Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Heat index values up to 108 this afternoon.
Tonight- Mostly clear. Humid with lows in the upper 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Heat index values up to 107 early in the evening.
*Finally, be sure to download our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app. You’re not prepared without it.
HAVE A GOOD DAY!
