0320L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-9/1/21

1-HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY. Heat index values up to 107 expected over portions of central, east central, northern, southeast, and southern Oklahoma. High temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur.

2- Speaking of heat illnesses: it is extremely IMPORTANT that you hydrate BEFORE going into a heat environment. There has been many heat related incidents that have occurred that may have been prevented if this precaution had been taken. This includes athletes too. TAKE THE TIME to do this right and avoid a major heat issue that could affect you the rest of your life or even take your life. More info here- https://www.weather.gov/safety/heat-illness

3- It will be hot the rest of the week but there is a chance for rain Thursday and Friday into the weekend. We’ll see what happens there too. We definitely need the rain. Until then, take whatever heat precautions you feel are appropriate and stay cool. Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN;

Wednesday-Sunny and hot. Highs around 100. Heat index values as high as 105+. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.

Wednesday Night-Mostly clear with a low around 72. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

FINALLY- GARFIELD COUNTY EM is our notification app. It is important that you get this downloaded so you can keep up with advisories and warnings from the NWS and to receive important information from us here in Emergency Management.

HAVE A GOOD DAY!!

MIKE