August 2020
SUNDAY AUGUST 23, 20202
0350L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/23/2020 1-A touch warmer today but very similar to yesterday. Warm temps, light winds lots of sunshine. Get outside and enjoy it. Similar conditions look like the norm, as it looks right now, for this week. Depending on the storm tracks of the tropical storms, rain chances for us are low for the week. A lot can happen, so stay tuned. 2- That said, there are many folks doing controlled [...]
SATURDAY AUGUST 22, 2020
0350L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/22/2020 1- We are warming up under a small dome of high pressure. This allows for good radiational cooling at night and mild conditions during the day. Due to a lack of rain lately, we are starting to see some drought conditions return, especially out west. The rain we received was a good thing but most of it came so fast it ran off instead of soaking in. We’re not [...]
FRIDAY AUGUST 21, 2020
0405L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/21/2020 1- We are in a GENERAL THUNDERSTORM RISK area for tonight. Chances are very low but we’ll keep an eye out just in case. Overall a warm day with a bit of humidity. Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today-Partly cloudy. Isolated showers in the morning, then a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 90. South winds around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 20 percent. [...]
THURSDAY AUGUST 20, 2020
0355L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/20/2020 1-Rain out west and cooler than average temps here in the area will continue. Highs in the upper 80s are better than the mid-90s so enjoy this while you can. It could always be worse. Even though we are cooler than what is known as average temps, you still need to be careful out there. Make sure you hydrate before and during strenuous activities. It doesn’t have to be [...]
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 19, 2020
0420L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/19/20 1- We aren’t in any categorical outlooks for today so we’ll see mostly sunny skies and temps should be mild. Humidity will be lower so it will be cooler. This should occur for a few days before chances for rain increase. Overall, we’ll be ok so enjoy the cooler weather. 2- Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today-Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid-80s. East winds around 10 mph. [...]
TUESDAY AUGUST 18, 2020
0415L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/18/2020 1- General thunderstorm risk today. We will remain under NW flow so chances are very low but not out of the question. If it does rain, it should occur later tonight. We don’t expect any severe weather. Temperature-wise, we should remain between the 85 to 90 degrees for much of the week. 2-Overall, we’ll be ok so enjoy these cooler days as it could definitely be worse. Here [...]
MONDAY AUGUST 17, 2020
0355L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/17/2020 1-Thunderstorm chances for today look to remain out west. Since we aren’t inside any risk areas, we’ll remain cautious and keep an eye out. We’ll be a stagnant weather pattern this week with very low rain chances. Also, per guidance, humidity will be lower so it won’t seem as sticky out there. 2-Temps this week will remain “around” the 90 degree mark. Some days lower and others higher but [...]
SUNDAY AUGUST 16, 2020
0405L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/16/2020 1- MARGINAL RISK for severe weather later today into tonight. Timing-roughly 3 to 10 pm. If storms do occur, downburst winds and hail will be the main issues along with torrential rainfall in the late afternoon and early evening hours. 2- Overall for today, do what you need to do but stay weather aware. If you plan on traveling, keep up with the latest forecasts from the closest NWS [...]
SATURDAY AUGUST 15, 2020
0355L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/15/2020 1-GENERAL RISK again today for thunderstorms. Our chances are better later this evening & overnight. Otherwise, hot with a heat index of around 101. 2- Thunderstorms in our area could occur very early Sunday morning. A few may be severe. I’ll keep an eye out on the guidance for this and advise as needed. Make sure you have our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app. 3- Here is your forecast from [...]
FRIDAY AUGUST 14, 2020
0410L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/14/2020 1- GENERAL thunderstorm risk again today. Not going to hold my breath on any precip during the day but as a wave comes into Northwest and Western Kansas later today, we could possibly see some rain overnight depending on the storm track. We’ll see what happens for sure as forecasts verify or not. 2- Today should be our last hot day for a while as a front will push [...]
THURSDAY AUGUST 13, 2020
0355L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/13/2020 1-HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON UNTIL 7PM THIS EVENING. EXTREME CAUTION IS ADVISED. Use best practices for staying hydrated while working or playing outdoors. 2- GENERAL thunderstorm risk again today. Our chances are very low for any rainfall. If you plan on traveling east today, pay close attention to forecast information from the NWS in Norman and Tulsa. Both links can be found here under WEATHER LINKS- https://gcem.org/links/ [...]
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 12, 2020
0355L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-8/12/2020 1- HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1PM TODAY THROUGH 9PM THURSDAY EVENING. Heat Index values to 109 are possible. EXTREME CAUTION IS ADVISED for anyone working outdoors. Be sure and hydrate properly. 2- Chance for thunderstorms this morning then hot and muggy this afternoon. The heat and heat index will be the main issues for the next several days with the possibility for rain so muggy conditions will continue. [...]
TUESDAY AUGUST 11, 2020
0415L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/11/2020 1-We are in a GENERAL RISK area for thunderstorms today and tonight. Chances are low but if we do see storms expect heavy rainfall, gusty winds, a lot of lightning, and maybe some hail. We’ll see how everything comes together later today. WE WILL BE OK!! 2- During the overnight hours we saw several thunderstorms roll through the area. The initial gust front that pushed in first gave us [...]
MONDAY AUGUST 10, 2020
0330L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/10/2020 GARFIELD COUNTY EM is our emergency app. Don't get caught without it! 1- We are in a MARGINAL RISK for severe weather later today. Ongoing convection in Kansas shouldn’t affect us this morning. This evening may be another story. If storms occur, winds and hail will be the main threats. 2- Hot temps will also be a threat to those with heat issues once again today so be careful [...]
SUNDAY AUGUST 9, 2020
0345L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/9/2020 1- The heat continues today with the heat index near 102. As stated yesterday, be careful while working outdoors and make sure you hydrate well too. See attached graph. 2- Thunderstorms are possible late tonight. If they occur, hail and winds will be the main threats. 3- Overall, we’ll be ok so be careful outside and if you plan on traveling today, be care of crosswinds on east/west roads. [...]
SATURDAY AUGUST 8, 2020
0400L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/8/2020 1- Hot and humid once again with strong southerly winds will be our weather for today and as it appears right now, about the same for Sunday. Rain chances will return possibly Sunday night so get the yardwork done over the weekend!! 2- The heat index will also play a role outdoors so be careful and pace yourselves while working. Drink plenty of the “right” liquids. Overall, we’ll be [...]
FRIDAY AUGUST 7, 2020
0340L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/7/2020 1-Thunderstorms will be mostly out of the forecast for a few days and the wind will finally be back to dry things out. It will also be humid today and tomorrow but at least the wind will help as a cooling factor for those that work outside. If you plan on traveling, southerly wind gusts may be strong enough to affect driving so be a little extra careful. 2- [...]
THURSDAY AUGUST 6, 2020
0350L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/6/2020 1- MARGINAL RISK for possibly some severe weather later today into the overnight hours. If storm do occur, winds, hail, and torrential rainfall will be our main threats. Per guidance, models aren’t doing well in helping with forecasting so with storms in western Kansas moving east, they could dive southeast and give us some chances for rain during the morning hours. Overall, we’ll be ok so be prepared just [...]
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 5, 2020
0330L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-8/5/2020 1- Showers and thunderstorms will be ongoing this morning at the time of this post. A few cells have been severe due to wind gusts but overall, just heavy rainfall and gusty winds can be expected. A few cells are trying to make large hail but that just isn’t happening with this group. There may be some dime to nickel size hail so don’t be too surprised if that [...]
TUESDAY AUGUST 4, 2020
0350L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-8/4/2020 1- MARGINAL RISK for severe weather mainly tonight. Part of the county is Marginal and the other General so we’ll see how the storms track later and what their main impacts will be. If any storm does go severe, it will be due to winds and hail. Just be prepared either way. 2- Showers and storms may occur this morning too but they are not expected to [...]
