April 2025
SUNDAY APRIL 27, 2025
0310L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 4/27/25 FYI WEATHER PERMITTING- WE WILL TEST THE ENID STORM SIRENS AT NOON ON MONDAY. *We are in a MARGINAL/GENERAL Risk area for thunderstorms later today and tonight. We are on the eastern periphery of the Marginal Risk so we’ll keep an eye out and see what happens. We will be in a Slight Risk area for Monday and Tuesday and the flood risk for us may increase depending [...]
SATURDAY APRIL 26, 2025
0325L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 4/26/25 We are in the General Thunderstorm Risk area for today. The higher severe risk is south and southwest of us but with the front moving back north and all the atmospheric mess that’s out there, instability, shear, etc., we could possibly see some heavier weather. We’ll just have to wait and see. Either way, keep an umbrella handy just in case. HYPE=PANIC. PANIC=BAD DECISION MAKING. BAD DECISION MAKING=HEARTACHE. [...]
FRIDAY APRIL 25, 2025
0340L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 4/25/25 We are in a General Thunderstorm risk today as a cold front will be pushing in sometime this morning. The front will bring additional storms but we aren’t expecting severe weather here. We’ll have to keep an eye out on this one. The higher severe weather risk should be in the Texas Panhandle and the southern two-thirds of Oklahoma. We’ll see what happens as the day wears on. [...]
THURSDAY APRIL 24, 2025
0325L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 4/24/25 SLIGHT RISK for severe weather today with large hail and damaging winds as the main threats. At 0320L there are storms in south central Oklahoma moving east and there is a cluster of storms just north of Harper and Woods County moving east at 15mph. These might drop down and affect us over the next few hours. If they do, torrential rainfall and 1 inch hail can be [...]
WEDNESDAY APRIL 23, 2025
0255L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 4/23/25 We are in a MARGINAL RISK for severe weather all week. Hail and winds are the main risks and the tornado risk is very low. These events will occur mostly at night as it appears right now. There are a lot of factors going on right now atmospherically so if you want super detailed info, you can go to the Storm Prediction Center web site and the Weather [...]
TUESDAY APRIL 22, 2025
0310L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 4/22/25 SLIGHT AND MARGINAL RISK FOR STORMS TONIGHT. Warm temps, gusty southerly winds, and a chance for thunderstorms this evening and overnight. This will be our story for the rest of the week. Some storms will be severe with hail and winds being the main threats. The tornado threat is very low but as always, not completely out of the question. Read the graphics attached carefully and remember that [...]
MONDAY APRIL 21, 2025
0330L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 4/21/25 We received around 2 inches of rainfall so if you all would, please send me your totals. Today will be a mild one with the rest of the week being mostly wet. There will be a severe threat for Tuesday, late afternoon into the evening hours. We’ll see how that mess comes together. There is a lot of fear mongering about horrible weather around the first of May, [...]
SUNDAY APRIL 20, 2025
0320L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 4/20/25 Flood watch still in effect until 7pm this evening. We haven’t received that much rain at this time but we’ll see what happens during the day. We’re also in a GENERAL RISK area for thunderstorms. Nothing severe at this time is expected. We do need the rain so enjoy while you can. Rain is also in the forecast for most of the up and coming week. Overall, we’ll [...]
SATURDAY APRIL 19, 2025
0325L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 4/19/25 We are in GENERAL RISK area for thunderstorms later today into the overnite hours. The higher severe threat will be focused in the southern half of the state. We are still under a FLOOD WATCH until 7pm SUNDAY EVENING. We didn’t receive much rain last night but we all got to see a pretty cool light show with all the lightning. Hopefully no one’s house got struck. Our [...]
FRIDAY APRIL 18, 2025
0320L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 4/18/25 *SLIGHT CHANCE FOR SEVERE WEATHER LATER TODAY INTO THE EVENING AND OVERNIGHT HOURS. LARGE HAIL, TO BASEBALL SIZE & DAMAGING WINDS, TO 70 MPH, ARE THE MAIN THREATS. The tornado threat is low but not out of the question. *We have a cold front, dry line, and a low level jet involved in our weather situation for later today. Here is a link for the long version from [...]
THURSDAY APRIL 17, 2025
0330L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 4/17/25 We have a storm system coming that may bring us some much needed rainfall starting Friday through the weekend. Until then, a RED FLAG FIRE WARNING will be in effect from 11 am until 9 pm this evening for counties to our west. Temps in the 90s and wind gusts upwards of 40 to 45 mph puts western Oklahoma in this warning area. Alfalfa and Major county are [...]
WEDNESDAY APRIL 16, 2025
0325L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 4/16/25 There is a MARGINAL RISK for severe weather later today into the evening hours. IF STORMS OCCUR, large hail and damaging winds would be the main threats. A dryline out west, with moisture return along with dew point temps in the 50’s and finally with a strong low level jet, we could see storms if they can get going out west. Our chances are 20%. Rain chances over [...]
TUESDAY APRIL 15, 2025
0345L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 4/15/25 Today will be sunny with lite north winds that will become southerly this afternoon. There will be a very slight chance for rain overnight but don’t hold your breath quite yet. The winds ramp back up tomorrow through the rest of the week. Better rain chances come in Friday evening through the weekend. You may want to carry an umbrella with you over the weekend too. The forecast [...]
MONDAY APRIL 14, 2025
0310L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 4/14/25 The front has pushed through the area and cooler air is supposed to follow. Today will be quite a bit cooler but we’ll also see gusty winds out of the north. The fire danger is still apparent so be careful out there. Our next chance for any rainfall appears to be this weekend. We’ll see what happens. Overall, we’ll be ok. Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN: [...]
SUNDAY APRIL 13, 2025
0315L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 4/13/25 HOT and windy with southerly to southwesterly winds during the day becoming northwesterly to northerly later this evening. Yes, another front is coming that will bring cooler temps into the area for Monday and Tuesday. There will be a small window for rain Wednesday evening and better chances into next weekend. We are still in a severe/moderate drought and the fire danger is in the ELEVATED category. Overall, [...]
SATURDAY APRIL 12, 2025
0345L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 4/12/25 * SUNNY AND WINDY are on this menu. I would highly advise that anyone who had controlled burning planned for this weekend not to light that match. Winds will be increasing as the day wears on and temps are expected to be in the low 80’s. See forecast below. We have a front coming on Sunday evening that will cool us off for Monday. Winds will shift from [...]
FRIDAY APRIL 11, 2025
0335L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 4/11/25 * Yesterday was very nice and today will be even better. Winds will be very lite and temps will be in the 70’s. Get outside today and enjoy the warmth as winds will increase dramatically on Saturday and Sunday into Monday. We have a cold front that will arrive Sunday evening dropping overnite temps into the upper 40s to low 50s and highs on Monday will be in [...]
THURSDAY APRIL 10, 2025
0330L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 4/10/25 * Another weak front will move thru the area this morning, bringing drier air with it. Highs will be similar to yesterday so continue to enjoy the warmth and clear skies. As we get closer to the weekend, warmer temps are expected. Get out there and enjoy the outdoors. Next weeks rain chances are not set in stone yet so we’ll keep an eye out and advise accordingly. [...]
WEDNESDAY APRIL 9, 2025
0300L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 4/9/25 * Another nice day is expected. We will have a front push in around mid-day but all this will amount to is a wind shift. Other than this, not too much to worry about. We may see near 90’s temperatures this weekend before rain chances return next Monday. We’ll see what happens. Overall, we’ll be ok. Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN: Today- Sunny. Highs in [...]
TUESDAY APRIL 8, 2025
0250L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 4/8/25 *Plenty of sunshine, though very windy is in the forecast for today. Clear skies should dominate all week. We will have several fronts push through the area thus the winds will be gusty at times. Controlled burning is NOT ADVISED today due to stronger winds so use good judgment. Overall, we’ll be ok. Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN: Tuesday- Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast [...]