September 2020
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 [...]
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 [...]
