June 2020
FRIDAY JUNE 5, 2020
0400L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-6/5/2020 1- HOT again today with a very low chance for a shower. After today rain chances really drop and the heat settles in. By the way, a bird caused the power outage yesterday. Hopefully that doesn’t become an everyday thing. One thing for sure everyone needs to remember is that you need to call in your outage to OGE so they can pinpoint where the problem could [...]
THURSDAY JUNE 4, 2020
0400L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-6/4/2020 1- We are in SLIGHT RISK AREA FOR SEVERE WEATHER later today into the evening hours. A front, dryline and a lot of instability and heat will help initiate storms later this afternoon. If storms do occur here, expect winds to 60+ mph, possibly golf ball size hail and very heavy rainfall. We’ll see what happens. Make sure you have our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app so you [...]
WEDNESDAY JUNE 3, 2020
0425L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/3/2020 1- TOASTY temps are forecast today as we look to be in the upper 90’s. There is a low chance we could see thunderstorms late tonight into the early morning hours. We are in a GENERAL THUNDERSTORM RISK area mainly for tonight. If storms occur, they would be drifting in from northwestern Kansas. Heavy rainfall and damaging winds of 60+ mph are the main issues along with [...]
TUESDAY JUNE 2, 2020
0415L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-6/2/2020 1- We should reach the low 90s this afternoon with moderate winds. Rain chances today here are virtually zero. A 20% chance for showers actually moves in on Thursday but those are at best very minimal. We’ll see what happens as the week wears on. 2- Other than the above, here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Tuesday- Partly sunny with a high near 91. South winds [...]
MONDAY JUNE 1, 2020
0400L-MONDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-6/1/2020 1- STORM SIREN TEST TODAY AT “NOON” IN ENID AND BRECKINRIDGE. Remember that storm sirens are OUTDOOR warning devices. Please let me know if there are any issues with the siren nearest you. 2- High pressure will remain mostly intact for the foreseeable future so continue to enjoy the warm/hot weather. Winds will remain nominal. Clouds may increase some this afternoon but no rain is expected. Here [...]
May 2020
SUNDAY MAY 31, 2020
0345L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/31/2020 1- We got up into the mid-80s yesterday and we’ll end up in the upper 80s today. Summer is slowly creeping in. It appears we’ll see temps into the low to mid-90s by Tuesday and this will last through at least next weekend. No complaints here!! 2-Hopefully harvest can get going soon as the wheat is looking pretty good in our area. Speaking of harvest, you will [...]
SATURDAY MAY 30, 2020
0350L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-5/30/2020 1- We are getting into that time of year where forecasts will be warm, dry, and non-eventful for awhile. This is a good thing as you can get out and enjoy the sun. The main issue over the next month will be the Fire Danger. Harvest will be on-going too so be careful out there. Right now, other than good weather, not much else to discuss at [...]
FRIDAY MAY 29, 2020
0400L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-5/29/2020 1- The upper low moves out and high pressure moves in meaning we will see sunny days and cool nights for the next 7 days. 2- Over the last several weeks we were under severe weather watches and warnings at times but we didn’t receive a lot of rain. That said, the southwest quadrant of the county has areas classified as a moderate drought area and areas [...]
THURSDAY MAY 28, 2020
0400L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-5/28/2020 1- We are in GENERAL THUNDERSTORM RISK for today as that upper low moves east. Showers and storms are possible early this morning since we are on the back side of this low. We aren’t expecting any severe weather but a shower or two are not out of the question. Mostly clear skies should be the norm LATE this afternoon. 2- Temperature-wise, we will hover in the [...]
WEDNESDAY MAY 27, 2020
0415L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-5/27/2020 1-GENERAL THUNDERSTORM RISK for today & Thursday. The risk is low due to being on the back side of the upper level cyclone that has caused our weather for the last several days. It continues to move east and per guidance, it should exit the region late Thursday. This weekend looks clear, warm, and I see images of sunburn so be alert to that fact. Overall, improving and good [...]
TUESDAY MAY 26, 2020
0400L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-5/26/2020 1- We have a very low chance for any thunderstorm activity today. Severe weather is not expected either. You can expect cloudy conditions along with north to northeast winds. We should be similar to yesterday’s conditions. We will continue to be in the GENERAL THUNDERSTORM risk area through at least Thursday. We’ll see what happens. 2- Keeping this short and sweet, here is your forecast from the [...]
MONDAY MAY 25, 2020
0350L-MONDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-5/25/2020 1- We are in a GENERAL THUNDERSTORM RISK area. This means our chances are low but not out of the question. Severe weather is not expected here but will be prevalent along the southern border counties of Oklahoma. A frontal boundary is expected sometime late this morning or early afternoon. 2- If showers and a few storms occur, heavy rainfall will be the main issues. Overall, we’ll [...]
SUNDAY MAY 24, 2020
0350L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-5/24/2020 1- We had what is called a WAKE LOW develop behind that initial line of t-storms. Winds upwards of 62 mph were felt all around the county and the region. At 0315am, winds have settled down some but the NWS had already issued a high wind warning UNTIL 0600. Probably the basic definition is wake lows are small areas of low pressure that form on the back [...]
SATURDAY MAY 23, 2020
0415L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-5/23/2020 1- We are in a MARGINAL RISK for possibly some more severe weather later tonight. IF we see more storms, they may be in the form of another squall line. We’ll just have to wait and see how things develop later. The higher severe threat looks to be to our southwest again so as stated, we’ll see where storms form and track then adjust accordingly. Overall for [...]
FRIDAY MAY 22, 2020
0320L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/22/2020 1- SLIGHT RISK for severe weather early this morning through roughly sunrise and then we’ll be in a MARGINAL RISK THROUGH THE REST OF THE DAY. SEE ATTACHED GRAPHS. 2- As I type severe weather will impact the county shortly. We are presently in a severe thunderstorm warning for winds gusts upwards to 70 mph and possibly 1 inch hail. This line will move southeast at 20-25 mph. We [...]
THURSDAY MAY 21, 2020
0415L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-05/21/2020 1- We are in a MARGINAL RISK for severe weather today through the weekend. It won’t rain here the whole time but hopefully we get some rain. The next several days of weather will depend on the previous day’s weather event so we’ll see what happens. Deep moisture is still south of us in Texas and will struggle to move north but we have enough moisture to [...]
WEDNESDAY MAY 20, 2020
0355L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-5/20/2020 1-One more good day then we transition into a rain pattern which will last through the holiday weekend, of course. There is a low chance for storms during the overnight tonight but most likely we’ll have a few in the area by Thursday morning. Anyone who may be afraid of storms should prepare for some noise any time after 2 to 3 am tomorrow morning through the [...]
TUESDAY MAY 19, 2020
0400L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-5/19/2020 1-If you enjoyed yesterday, you will really enjoy today. Warm temps, light winds, and little bugs everywhere. It’s that time of the year where we’ll either slowly transition into summer or it will be abrupt. It’s looking like it will be a slower transition than normal. Hope for the heat is coming as we may get into or close to the 90s this weekend. 2- Late [...]
MONDAY MAY 18, 2020
0425L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/18/2020 1- A ridge of High pressure will works its wonders around the area for today through Wednesday then chances for storms return. There are several issues that will be in play like where a front will be, capping strength, and moisture return. Where all of this along with where the next mid-level trough ends up will be the question. 2- Overall, it looks like good weather, warm days and [...]
SUNDAY MAY 17, 2020
0355L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-5/17/2020 Short and sweet for today!! 1- It appears we will have several days of nice weather then rain chances possibly return by Thursday into the weekend. Our highs will average in the 80s and winds shouldn’t be too out of control this week. Overall, a pretty nice week so get outside and enjoy it. Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Sunday-Sunny with a high near 78. [...]
