SEVERE WEATHER OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT – 5/17/2026

Good evening folks,

Just a quick update regarding tonight’s and tomorrow’s severe weather threat.

Not much has changed for this evening. Our area remains under a Marginal to Slight Risk for severe weather, with a very low tornado threat at this time. The main hazards will be damaging winds in excess of 70 MPH and very large hail. Timing for our area remains between 8:00 PM and 11:00 PM tonight.

Monday is continuing to shape up as a high-end severe weather day, with an Enhanced Risk and a medium tornado risk across portions of Oklahoma. This will most likely be a rotating super cell event capable of producing baseball-size hail, damaging winds of 70–80 MPH, and isolated tornadoes. Timing remains somewhat uncertain regarding when and where storms will develop, but will likely be after 4:00 PM

There is no need to panic, as the forecast may continue to change over time. Now is a good time to review your tornado safety plans, identify where you will take shelter if needed, and ensure you have multiple ways to receive warnings and information.

We have a weather briefing scheduled tomorrow morning with the National Weather Service in Norman, and I will pass along any new information as it becomes available.

Please remember to stay calm and remain weather aware.

Have a great evening!

Jacob Price
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