September 2020
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 12, 2020
0350L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-9/12/2020 1- DENSE FOG ADVISORY until 10 am this morning. Visibility could be down to ¼ mile at times. Drive with caution. 2- It appears we’ll see a warming trend for this next week with highs in the upper 70s to mid-80s. Our lows will average around the mid-50s or so. There is a chance we’ll see a strong cold front around next weekend so we’ll see how this plays [...]
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 11, 2020
0345L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-9/11/2020 MOST FOLKS WILL “REMEMBER” THE DATE TODAY. 1-Chilly, wet, breezy, and you’ll still need a light jacket outside. We may see some breaks in the clouds later and if that occurs, we could see our high temps get back up to near 70. If not, temps in the 60s may prevail. Either way this system will be moving out later today into tonight. 2- For the most part, the [...]
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 10, 2020
0355L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 9/10/2020 1- BRRR, IT’S CHILLY OUT THERE!! The first round of rain has passed and we’ll see a little bit of a lull in activity then another round of heavier activity could arrive later this afternoon. We’ll see where the storm track actually takes it. Otherwise, we’ll see light rain and drizzle a good part of the day. 2- Winds will remain out of the north, cloud cover may [...]
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
0345L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-9/9/2020 The cold front arrived yesterday afternoon and some areas received some pretty good rainfall. Others not so much. Today we should see alot of activity from mist to heavy rainfall especially later today into tonight due to quite a bit of moisture streaming in through the region. Nothing severe is expected but we’ll keep an eye on that. Rainfall amounts will be sketchy so we’ll wait and see what [...]
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
0400L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-9/8/2020 DOWNLOAD our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app. You’re NOT PREPARED without it. 1- THE COLD FRONT IS SLOWLY MOVING OUR WAY. It should be in the area this afternoon. Timing is roughly between 2 & 5 pm but don’t hold your breath on this either. Timing has been an issue as this front moves at its own pace. Rain is also possible so as it approaches and moves through the [...]
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 7, 2020
0405L-MONDAY-LABOR DAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-9/7/20 1-HOT, DRY, & WINDY with a cold change in our near future. Rain will be a possibility depending on where other troughs end up. It’s still complicated! Our FIRE DANGER will increase especially today and if by chance rainfall doesn’t occur, it will remain fairly high all week. As for the cold front, it appears it will be in here Tuesday early afternoon per guidance. This may change [...]
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 6, 2020
0400L- SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-9/6/2020 1-Hot and windy today and again tomorrow before a cold front pushes into the region on Tuesday. We are expecting significantly colder weather and the possibility of severe weather as the front approaches. Winds could be an issue if they approach wind advisory criteria. Overall, we should be ok so we’ll see how all this mess comes together. 2-There are still a few questions concerning timing but it [...]
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 5, 2020
0350L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-9/5/2020 1- HOT TEMPS TODAY THROUGH MONDAY then the cold moves in. This would be a good time to get some winter clothes out and especially coats, jackets, and sweaters and freshen them up. This up and coming week will be cold after the front pushes through on Tuesday. We may even see some rain if models verify. SEE GRAPHICS attached for next week. These will change as forecasts update. [...]
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 4, 2020
0330L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-9/4/2020 1- A weak front has pushed through early this morning basically shifting the winds out of the northeast. The winds will come back around from the southeast around mid-morning. No rain here again today and we aren’t expecting any until possibly next week. 2- This holiday weekend, expect high temps in the low to mid 90s and overnight temps to be around 70. On Tuesday, we are expecting a [...]
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
0410L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-9/3/2020 1-WARM/HOT & DRY with a wind shift this afternoon. For those who like warm weather, today through the weekend looks really nice. Tuesday will be the beginning of cooler weather as a strong cold front will have pushed through giving us another chance for rain. 2-Model data concerning next week is NOT set in stone yet. Models do differ on temps, timing, and what, when, and where any type [...]
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 2, 2020
0350L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-9/2/2020 1- GENERAL thunderstorm risk for today. We have missed out so far but we need rainfall pretty bad. Chances for rain lessen as we get closer to the weekend. Another front will impact the area Thursday but with a low pressure system to our south hanging on to most of the moisture; our chances for rain will remain low. 2- Colder temps are expected next week as a strong [...]
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
0400L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-9/1/2020 1- Cooler temps and a chance for thunderstorms. Higher chances will occur in southwest and southern Oklahoma so if you plan on traveling check out NWS information first. There are flood warnings in effect and another trough is impacting southern Oklahoma now. More will come later today and tonight. 2- Overall, we’ll be ok but heavy rainfall looks to remain to our south for today and possibly tonight. I’ll [...]
August 2020
MONDAY AUGUST 31,2020
0345L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/31/2020 1-We are in a MARGINAL RISK for possibly some severe weather later this afternoon. If storms occur, damaging winds and large hail are the main threats. There is a SLIGHT RISK area just south of us where higher end storms may occur today too. If you plan on traveling, stay up with the latest from the NWS OFFICE nearest you and your destination. You can find them all here- [...]
SUNDAY AUGUST 30, 2020
0400L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/30/2020 1-MARGINAL RISK for possibly some severe weather later today. If storms occur, quarter size hail and winds to 60 mph are the threats. The tornado potential is very low. Monday, as it looks right now, the severe threat will be south and east of us. Overall, we’ll be ok. 2- Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Sunday-30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am. Cloudy, then gradually [...]
SATURDAY AUGUST 29, 2020
0410L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/29/2020 1- MARGINAL RISK for severe weather here later today into tonight and on Sunday. If you travel south today, there is an EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING south of roughly a Sulphur to Holdenville line per guidance. We should be near the frontal boundary today with that risk for storms and our high temps should be in the upper 80s. It all depends on where the front wants to hang out. [...]
FRIDAY AUGUST 28, 2020
0345L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/28/2020 1- Temps will be around 100 with a heat index around 103. Yes, it will be a bit hot so be extremely careful out there and hydrate properly so you don’t have heat issues. 2-Severe weather is likely later on Saturday as a cold front pushes into the area. Per guidance, we are in a Slight Risk area for later on Saturday. This may change some so keep an [...]
THURSDAY AUGUST 27, 2020
0350L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/27/2020 1- WARM temps again today with rain chances beginning as early as Friday night. Our storms, if they occur, will be due to a weak cold front that will linger around the area over the weekend. High temps will still be around 90 per guidance from the NWS. 2- For the most part, rain chances will remain low over the weekend so get out and get the yards done [...]
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 26, 2020
0350L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/26/2020 1- DAY 3 of the week and we remain warm/hot and dry. There is a chance for rain this weekend with the chance of a cold front but we may see better chances early next week. 2- Rain chances, for the most part, all depend on where any remnants of Hurricane Laura actually track so we’ll wait, watch, and advise. Continue to enjoy the warmer weather as next week, [...]
TUESDAY AUGUST 25, 2020
0410L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/25/2020 1- Another warm day on tap with light winds. Rain chances are very low right now. We are expecting a cold front at the end of the week so storm chances are a little elevated if storms occur at all. We’ll see what happens with “LAURA” as she moves through the gulf towards Louisiana. If the storm track moves farther west, we could see impacts from her but as [...]
MONDAY AUGUST 24, 2020
0400L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/24/2020 1- Monday through Thursday look dry with temps hovering around the low to mid-90s. Winds look to remain light which is a good thing since we are drying out pretty quick. Keep your eyes peeled for smoke and or fire and report it ASAP. Fire Danger is slowly increasing. 2- Remnants of the tropical storms appear they will miss us here in northern Oklahoma this week so don’t expect [...]
