August 2020
MONDAY AUGUST 3, 2020
0420L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/3/2020 Short and sweet once again.. 1- GENERAL THUNDERSTORM RISK today with this being an ongoing thing again this week. Chances for showers and thunderstorms will peak Tuesday evening through the overnight hours. Severe weather is again, not expected but if it occurs, it would be due to winds. 2- Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today- Mostly sunny with highs in the lower 80s. Northeast winds around 10 [...]
SUNDAY AUGUST 2, 2020
0400L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/2/2020 1- Storms last night gave many areas between 1/8 to ¼ of an inch of rainfall. After a very nice day, here came some rain. This will be the case for the up and coming week. If any storm becomes severe, it will be most likely due to winds. Probabilities for rain are higher Tuesday and Wednesday but could happen any day this week. 2- Temps will be slowly [...]
SATURDAY AUGUST 1, 2020
0415L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-8/1/2020 This will be short and sweet today. Nice weather both today and tomorrow with low rain chances during the evening hours. Enjoy the cooler weather. 2- Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today-Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. North winds around 10 mph. Tonight-Partly cloudy. Isolated thunderstorms in the evening, then isolated showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Light and variable winds. Chance of precipitation [...]
July 2020
FRIDAY JULY 31, 2020
0355L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-7/31/2020 1- GENERAL RISK for thunderstorms possibly later today. As it appears, we will be cooler and the humidity will be noticeably less so chances for rain are very low since a cold front pushed through the area. 2- It will remain cooler than normal through the next 5 days or so before we start to warm up to at least normal temps for this time of the [...]
THURSDAY JULY 30, 2020
0355L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-7/30/2020 VANCE RADAR IS BACK UP!! 1- MARGINAL RISK FOR SEVERE WEATHER EARLY THIS MORNING THEN AGAIN LATER TONIGHT AND OVERNIGHT. 2- As of 0340L there is a line of thunderstorms heading our way. Around 1130 last night we received about ¾ of an inch in rainfall. We may see about that much again in a little while. These storms are capable of winds to 60 mph, hail, very intense [...]
WEDNESDAY JULY 29, 2020
0408L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-7/29/2020 GARFIELD COUNTY EM is our emergency notification app. If you don’t have this app, YOU’RE not prepared. 1- MARGINAL RISK for severe weather later today into the overnight hours. If storms do occur, quarter size hail and winds to roughly 60 mph are possible. We’ll be in a Marginal Risk again on Thursday too. Heavy rainfall along with some localized flooding may occur since most areas are [...]
TUESDAY JULY 28, 2020
0410L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD CO. EMERGENCY MGMT-7/28/2020 1-An AREAL FLOOD ADVISORY is in effect until 0630 Local time for parts of Major, Alfalfa, and SW Garfield County. 2-4 inches of rainfall may have fallen in this area overnight. Any rainfall totals from that area would be appreciated. ALSO, if anyone plans on traveling south, pay close attention to signs concerning flooding. In some areas between El Reno and Yukon, there has been upwards of [...]
MONDAY JULY 27, 2020
0400L-MONDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-7/27/2020 1-RAIN in the forecast all this week starting today. Thunderstorms ongoing in southern Kansas may affect the area as the morning wears on. These storms are not severe but impressive rain producers. Overall, we can expect heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and the possibility of flooding especially in low lying areas if high precipitation does happen. We’ll see where the heavy rainfall occurs. In between storms, remember to [...]
SUNDAY JULY 26, 2020
0400L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGT-7/26/2020 1-We are in a GENERAL THUNDERSTORM RISK area later today into tonight. Tonight’s percentage is 20%. Monday is 70-80% and then 20-30% for the next 5 days. This is July right? Keep in mind that we did receive 4+ inches of rain last Tuesday but much of that did run off. We’ll see what happens this week with rainfall as several storm systems move through. 2-Continue to keep the [...]
SATURDAY JULY 25,2020
0415L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-7/25/2020 1-Warm and dry at least for now. Rain during the mid to later afternoon into the evening hours is NOT out of the question but those chances are very low. Sunny and Humid will be the case for a while so we’ll deal with what nature throws at us. 2- I have had a few folks ask me about what I expect this winter. There are many very long [...]
FRIDAY JULY 24, 2020
0350L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-7/24/2020 1-Not much to say other than today’s weather will be similar to yesterdays. Storms are possible as the atmosphere remains unstable. Severe storms are not expected but some cells could become severe due to winds and possibly some hail. Storms will be diurnal in nature again so convective temps should be reached around mid-afternoon. It’s not out of the question to see some showers around the area [...]
THURSDAY JULY 23, 2020
0355L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-7/23/2020 1- We are in a GENERAL THUNDERSTORM RISK area for today. If storms get going, it would due to mostly isolated diurnal convection. These type storms are the ones that would pulse up and down and cause a lot of rain and winds. The higher threat is south but they could happen anywhere when convective temperatures are reached. IF storms occur, our precipitable water value could support an inch [...]
WEDNESDAY JULY 22, 2020
0415L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-7/22/2020 1-First of all, THANK YOU for your rain totals yesterday. Amazing how much rain can fall in an area between Mesonet sites and how much they can vary. Remember to keep a close eye out for snakes and other critters and keep the kids out of the creeks. Snakebites are no fun and tetanus shots hurt. 2- The rain threat today looks to be in the southeast [...]
TUESDAY JULY 21, 2020
0350L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-7/21/2020 1-MARGINAL RISK for severe weather again today. Storms will persist today as several systems move into and near the area. We can expect gusty winds, quarter size hail, torrential rainfall, and intense lightning when storms do occur. Timing is roughly from noon until 6pm this evening. 2- I measured just over a half inch of rainfall from yesterday’s almost horizontal rainfall. Let me know what you all [...]
MONDAY JULY 20, 2020
0405L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/20/2020 1-MARGINAL RISK for severe weather later today and tonight. If storms occur, wind and hail are the main threats. Storms could start up as early as mid-afternoon. We’ll see what happens. 2- No heat advisory today but if you work outdoors, pace yourself as the humidity along with the heat index will still be around, just not as high. We will be cooler but that doesn’t mean to forget [...]
SUNDAY JULY 19, 2020
0400L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-7/19/2020 1- HEAT ADVISORY from noon until 8pm tonight. Index values from 103-108 possible. 2-We are in a GENERAL THUNDERSTORM RISK area for today and better chances for tonight. 3- Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today-Partly cloudy with a 20% chance of thunderstorms early in the morning. A slight chance of thunderstorms late in the afternoon. Highs in the mid-90s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. [...]
SATURDAY JULY 18, 2020
0350L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-7/18/2020 1-HEAT ADVISORY in effect from 12 pm through 8 pm tonight. Heat index temps could reach 105-108 degrees. Use EXTREME CAUTION while working outdoors. Make sure outdoor animals are taken care of along with don’t leave the kids unattended either in a vehicle or outdoors. 2- As for thunderstorms, we shouldn’t see any here during the day but it’s not out of the question to see some tonight through [...]
FRIDAY JULY 17, 2020
0405L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/17/2020 1-HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1PM UNTIL 8PM TONIGHT. HEAT INDEX OF 105 POSSIBLE. 2- Showers and a few thunderstorms may impact the area this morning. No severe weather is expected. If storms do reach us, gusty winds and heavy rainfall will be the main issues. Overall, we’ll be ok. We can expect low chances for showers and thunderstorms for the next 5 days or so. That said, here [...]
THURSDAY JULY 16, 2020
0355L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-7/16/2020 1-GENERAL RISK FOR SEVERE WEATHER TODAY. Thunderstorms may affect the area within a few hours. These have been increasing in intensity in western Oklahoma and a few may be severe by the time they get here. The atmospheric environment is unstable right now and will support heavy rainfall, lightning, gusty winds, and hail. 2- We will be hot and humid so if you have to work outdoors, just pace [...]
WEDNESDAY JULY 15, 2020
0410L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-7/15, 2020 1-GENERAL RISK AREA for severe weather later tonight and overnight. If storms occur, expect winds and hail to be the main threats along with torrential rainfall within the larger cells. The storms will come off of the high plains of southern Colorado and New Mexico. We’ll see what happens as today moves on. 2- It will be cooler as we had a cold front move through [...]
