0305L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 9/19/25 GENERAL RISK for thunderstorms here mostly later tonight into Saturday. At 0300L there are thunderstorms to our south moving away but a few may become severe so if traveling that way early this morning, use caution and watch out for minor flooding on the roads. Here, we should be ok through the day until late tonight when we have a better chance for some thunderstorms overnight. Some of [...]

0310L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 9/17/25 We are in a MARGINAL RISK for severe weather today. A very slow frontal boundary will push into the area as the day wears on. When storms do occur, they will be heavier and possibly longer lasting than previous days. Training is possible as these storms develop and move northeast so flooding might be a factor depending on speed. We’ll see how this mess comes together later today. [...]

0300L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 9/15/25 GENERAL THUNDERSTORM RISK later today with gusty winds, hail, and heavy rainfall as the main threats. If storms do occur, they should be high based and the wind issue would occur with collapsing storms. This goes along with the popcorn storms. They’ll build quickly, rain out and collapse. We’ll see how this works out later today. Otherwise, another warm day with mild winds. Overall, we’ll be ok, so [...]

0310L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 9/13/25 Another warm day but with some high clouds. Temps will be a degree or two cooler because of that reason. There is a chance for showers and possibly thunderstorms early on Sunday but better chances may occur on Sunday afternoon. We’ll see what happens. Overall, we’ll be ok, so here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN: Saturday- Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 9 to [...]

0250L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 9/11/25 Summer isn’t over until mother nature says it’s over! It appears the low to mid 90s are back and they will hang around for the foreseeable future. Although temps in the low 100s are NOT in the forecast, use caution and hydrate properly if you are working outdoors. Rain chances return late Saturday into Sunday. At least the humidity will be lower than we experienced all summer. Overall, [...]

0330L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 9/9/25 GENERAL THUNDERSTORM RISK again later today into tonight. Damaging winds and hail are the main threats again today. The higher threats will be out west in the panhandles and the western 2 tiers of counties in western Oklahoma. If traveling, check the weather at your destination. Here is a link to all forecast offices in the region all in one place- https://gcem.org/links/ Overall, we’ll be ok, so here [...]

0315L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 9/7/25 Another nice day to enjoy until the possibility of additional rainfall moves in later on Monday into Tuesday. Some of these storms could be severe. We’ll see how this comes together. After that, we’ll enjoy warmer temps in the mid to upper 80s. Overall, we’ll be ok, so here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN: Sunday- Mostly sunny. Highs around 80. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Sunday [...]

0245L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 9/5/25 It has been a stormy night and once the heavier cores move out, we’ll still have a few showers to deal with. Overall, we’ll be ok though. We are in a GENERAL THUNDERSTORM RISK area but the higher severe threat will be in southern Oklahoma later today. Cooler temps will also be in the forecast so enjoy those over the weekend. We should warm back up around the [...]

0305L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 9/3/25 We are in a GENERAL RISK area for severe weather later today into the evening hours. A weak cold front will traverse the region bringing with it a 20% chance for additional showers and thunderstorms. The main risk is damaging winds. A stronger cold front will arrive sometime Friday bringing a lot cooler temps and rain chances. I will wait on those details until tomorrow but if you [...]

0300L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 9/1/25 It’s September and we will continue to have a chance for thunderstorms later today into tonight. A weak front will make it’s way south through Kansas giving us that chance for additional rain. The atmosphere will be generally unstable, due to ample sunshine, so our chance for severe storms- winds and hail, are around 40%. We’ll see what happens. Overall, we’ll be ok, so here is your forecast [...]