July 2024
FRIDAY JULY 26, 2024
0300L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 7/26/24 *Sunny conditions and light winds are still forecast for the time being. The hotter weather will begin this weekend. See the graphic attached for the HEAT INDEX that is forecast going into next week. It will be horribly hot so as I have stated all summer, pace yourselves while working outdoors. Today and tomorrow will be in the 90s but you still need to be careful out there. [...]
THURSDAY JULY 25, 2024
0305L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 7/25/24 *WARMER AND DRYER. That’s about how it’s going to be for a while. As we do warm up, we’ve had an extended time of cooler than normal weather. Just remember that you need to pace yourselves while working outdoors. August is just around the corner so the HEAT IS BACK ON! *Overall, we’ll be ok so enjoy the outdoors as you can deal with it. Here is your [...]
WEDNESDAY JULY 24, 2024
0255L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 7/24/24 *Temps in the 90s have returned and this weekend, we’ll climb into the 100s, most likely on Sunday. Next week we will return to very hot temps with the Heat Index in the 100s so enjoy the 90s as we’ll return to hotter temps early next week. *We shouldn’t see any thunderstorms during the next week or so. There have been a few earthquakes in the south-southeast portions [...]
TUESDAY JULY 23, 2024
0305L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 7/23/24 *The warmup continues with highs forecast to be in the upper 80’s. There is a slight chance for a few showers this morning and again this afternoon with the passing of a low pressure trough. Chances are less than 20% so our drought conditions look to get worse as we move forward in time. Winds will be nominal meaning that they should be under 5-10 mph. Those wanting [...]
MONDAY JULY 22, 2024
0315L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 7/22/24 *Mild with highs in the mid-80s and light winds. Temps will be on the rise slowly this week and we should be back into the 90s with the heat index back near 100 by Saturday or so. We knew the cooler weather wouldn’t last long but enjoy the slow warmup anyway. *OVERALL, we’ll be ok so get outside and enjoy the day! Here is your forecast from the [...]
SUNDAY JULY 21, 2024
0305L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 7/21/24 *Slight chance for showers and thunderstorms early this morning. If we do see storms, expect gusty winds, heavy rainfall, and maybe some hail. It appears that threat is past us but we’ll keep that eye out. Overall, a nice day expected as we slowly warm back up this week. *OVERALL, we’ll be ok so get outside and enjoy the day! Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today- [...]
SATURDAY JULY 20, 2024
0305L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 7/20/24 *We have a 50/50 chance for thunderstorms today as a weak front pushes towards the area. It won’t arrive until early Sunday morning but the influence is out there. There are storms at 0300 L this morning out in the Woodward area and a weak one around Fairview. These are moving SE and shouldn’t affect us. IF any storms do affect the area, the winds will be the [...]
FRIDAY JULY 19, 2024
0310L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 7/19/24 *GENERAL RISK for thunderstorms today. Chances are low. *Temps will still average around the 85 to 90 degree area through the next 7 days or so. There is a chance for thunderstorms NW of us this morning but then later tonight and into Saturday morning there is a better chance so we’ll just sit tight and see what mother nature wants to do. Enjoy the temps, as you [...]
THURSDAY JULY 18, 2024
0250L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 7/18/24 *Not much to say except enjoy this mild and cooler weather. After today, rain chances increase some and the weekend looks cool and wet. We’ll see how this plays out. For now, enjoy the cooler weather as it could be worse as we have seen this summer. *Overall, we’ll be ok so here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today- Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds [...]
WEDNESDAY JULY 17, 2024
0330L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 7/17/24 *There is a radar issue that is affecting the Vance WSR-88D SINCE YESTERDAY. The data is 15-30 minutes old and longer. This has occurred on several radars and is now occurring on the Frederick radar too. This is a national issue so for our area, use the Wichita radar KICT and the Norman radar KTLX if needed. The techs at the Radar Operations Center hope to get this [...]
TUESDAY JULY 16, 2024
0345L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 7/16/24 *HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT AGAIN TODAY FROM NOON UNTIL 8PM THIS EVENING. HEAT INDEX VALUES TO 105 ARE EXPECTED. *One more day of heat and then a cold front will push into the area tonight into early Wednesday. Temps will be a bit more sensible as we go through the rest of the week with highs in the upper 80s and low 90s. There will be a threat [...]
MONDAY JULY 15, 2024
0305L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 7/15/24 *HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT AGAIN TODAY FROM NOON UNTIL 8PM THIS EVENING. HEAT INDEX VALUES TO 109 ARE EXPECTED HERE IN NORTHERN OKLAHOMA. *With high temps around 106 today, use EXTREME CAUTION while working outdoors. Be sure to hydrate accordingly. We are also in a MODERATE drought so be careful out there. With wind gusts upwards of 30 mph today, we ask that you refrain from any controlled [...]
SUNDAY JULY 14, 2024
0315L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 7/14/24 *HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON UNTIL 8PM THIS EVENING. HEAT INDEX VALUES TO 108 ARE EXPECTED HERE IN NORTHERN OKLAHOMA. *There are a few thunderstorms that have formed in southern Kansas at 0245. These storms appear to be moving south. If they maintain themselves, they could affect the area early to mid-morning. They are trying to go up in Woods County already so we’ll see what happens [...]
SATURDAY JULY 13, 2024
0315L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 7/13/24 *HOT and DRY conditions will continue with strong winds once again today. This pattern will continue through next Wednesday or so when the pattern changes a bit and we come under NW flow. This will open us back up to cold fronts and rain. High temps by next weekend will be in the upper 80s to low 90s. *Mother nature just wants to bake us for awhile and [...]
FRIDAY JULY 12, 2024
0315L- FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 7/12/24 *Welcome back to highs in the 100’s. There is a window of opportunity for showers later today and then rain chances go away until roughly mid-week when another cold front pushes into the area. The Fire Danger is inching up there too, so keep your eyes peeled for smoke and/or fire. Call 911 if you see anything. *Overall, we’ll be ok so here is your forecast from [...]
THURSDAY JULY 11, 2024
0320L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 7/11/24 *A surface trough is located out in the panhandle and could possibly cause a stray shower/storm to occur today. The chances are low at 10-20%. The foreseeable future I mentioned yesterday sped up a bit. This possibility will remain through the rest of the week as temps increase so be careful while working outside due to the heat. *Overall, we’ll be ok so here is your forecast from [...]
WEDNESDAY JULY 10, 2024
0245L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 7/10/24 *It appears we won’t see any rainfall again in the foreseeable future. This said, the heat will slowly build back upwards to near the 100+ degree mark by this weekend with heat index values upwards of 105. *The above said, enjoy the slow warmup with fairly light winds. Fall will arrive in roughly 2 months so that will give most folks something to look forward to. *Overall, we’ll [...]
TUESDAY JULY 9, 2024
0310L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 7/9/24 *There won’t be a lot to discuss weather-wise this week as there are no storms to talk about, the temps will slowly rise back up into the 100’s by this weekend, and the winds will average 5-15 mph until Saturday when gusts could get up to around 20 mph or so. Skies will be mostly clear and overnight temps will average around 70, give or take. *Overall, we’ll [...]
JULY 8, 2024
0315L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 7/8/24 *GENERAL THUNDERSTORM RISK for today into the evening hours. Chances will be higher this morning and then lessening this afternoon into the evening hours. After today, we start the warmup that normal July weather brings to us and we should be back to temps near 100 by late week. *Thank you to those that gave me their rainfall totals as this helps with where heavier and of course, [...]
SUNDAY JULY 7, 2024
0310L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 7/7/24 *There is a Slight Risk for severe weather later today and tonight. As I type this morning at 0250, we are under a severe thunderstorm warning due to the wind potential of winds to 60 mph. I have had wind gusts up to 45 mph at home so far with this line of storms. Expect heavy rain at times and gusty winds. *For this morning, expect some heavy [...]