May 2020
SATURDAY MAY 16, 2020
0335L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/16/2020 1- 20-30% chance for showers and maybe a thunderstorm today with higher chances in southeast Oklahoma. Overall just humid and warm. We aren’t expecting anything severe here so get outside and enjoy the humidity if you like that sort of thing. J We are in a GENERAL THUNDERSTORM RISK area so we’ll see what happens. 2- Keeping this short and sweet for Saturday, here is your forecast from the [...]
FRIDAY MAY 15, 2020
0400L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-5/15/2020 1- We are in another SLIGHT RISK AREA for severe weather later today and tonight. A front is involved and where it ends up today makes a big difference on what happens and where it occurs later this afternoon. To complicate matters, a surface low will be moving our way from the southwest and that will also be a complication. Several variables concerning this so just stay [...]
THURSDAY MAY 14, 2020
0355L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-5/14/2020 1-We lucked out last night and only had fairly strong winds overnight. Our highest gust was 37 mph per the Oklahoma Mesonet. Storms turned more to the east and went just south of us. Don’t worry folks; we are in a MARGINAL RISK today and tonight for severe weather. We are close to the southwest portion of a slight risk area so we may see storms later [...]
WEDNESDAY MAY 13, 2020
0410L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-5/13/2020 1-We are in a SLIGHT RISK AREA and close to an ENHANCED RISK AREA for severe weather later today. This morning, we can expect a few scattered t-storms. These shouldn’t be severe. Late this afternoon, per guidance, storms should fire in the eastern Texas panhandle and become severe very quickly. The highest tornado risk will be out there along the OK/TX border. 2- As Supercell storms move [...]
TUESDAY MAY 12, 2020
0405L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-5/12/2020 1- We remain in a GENERAL THUNDERSTORM RISK area for today with temps in the 50s. Expect showers off and on again today with maybe a rumble of thunder. Nothing severe is expected. Enjoy these cooler temps as tomorrow, winds will shift and become southerly and we are going to get very humid with temps increasing into the 80s. Severe weather is expected tomorrow late afternoon into [...]
MONDAY MAY 11, 2020
0400L-MONDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-5/11/2020 1- We are in a GENERAL THUNDERSTORM RISK area for today. As stated before, it will be hit and miss but expect to hear a little thunder at times during the day and maybe into the overnight hours tonight. No severe weather here today but if traveling, stay weather aware in the southern part of the state. 2- Wednesday still looks like a severe weather day so [...]
SUNDAY MAY 10, 2020
0350L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-5/10/2020 1- We are in a GENERAL THUNDERSTORM RISK area for today. Basically, it will be hit and miss. We aren’t expecting anything severe but it will be one of those days where it may do nothing, drizzle, rain, or just pour. We’ll see what happens. Either way it will be partly to mostly cloudy and cool. 2- Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Sunday- Mostly cloudy [...]
SATURDAY MAY 9, 2020
0415L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-5/9/2020 1- A nice day on tap with mostly sunny skies so get outside today and soak in some Vitamin D from the sun. It’s actually good for you. Winds will also be light, for the most part, so that should make things a little more enjoyable too. 2- About mid-week should show us returning to southwesterly flow. This should allow for moisture return and very humid weather. When this [...]
FRIDAY MAY 8, 2020
0410L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-5/8/2020 1- We are under no risk for thunderstorm activity today. We lucked out last night in that we only had to deal with some rain, a little hail and gusty winds. I am not complaining either. The storm system is pushing out of the state as I type here at 0342. I am adding the radar pic for you to see this morning and some of these [...]
THURSDAY MAY 7, 2020
0515L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-5/7/2020 1- We are in a MARGINAL RISK AREA for severe weather later today. We may see some showers around this morning but none are expected to be severe IF they occur. That said, the highest threat will be later today in Southwestern Oklahoma so if you plan on traveling that way, stay extremely weather aware. 2- Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today-Mostly cloudy then becoming partly cloudy [...]
WEDNESDAY MAY 6, 2020
0410L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-5/6/2020 1-There is a GENERAL RISK for thunderstorms early this morning then a nice day on tap. If you can get outside, do so and enjoy. Showers and thunderstorms will be on the menu early Thursday morning lasting all day. A cold front will move in late Thursday afternoon or evening bringing colder temps in for overnight lows. We’ll see what happens. 2- This is turning out to [...]
TUESDAY MAY 5, 2020
TUESDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-5/5/2020 1-No rain or storms today or tomorrow. Thursday looks to be the main weather day as another storm system pushes in. It appears that western and southern Oklahoma will have the greater chance for any precipitation and severe weather. See attached graphic for Wednesday. 2- Today and tomorrow, enjoy calm weather with mostly sunshine and lighter winds. Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today-Mostly sunny with [...]
MONDAY MAY 4, 2020
0350L-MONDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-5/4/2020 1-We are in a MARGINAL RISK area for severe weather later today. We are again in a zone where timing could be a major issue and storms could form anywhere around us. Storms could also form to our west and or northwest and come in to say hi. With a warm front pushing up from the south, a cold front pushing into the area, and a dryline [...]
SUNDAY MAY 3, 2020
0410L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/3/2020 1- We are in another GENERAL RISK area for thunderstorms again today. A cool front will push through the area this morning bringing in dryer air and slightly cooler temps. No major changes from yesterday, just cooler. Our chances for any rain at all are very low. 2- Overall, we’ll be ok so get outside if you can and enjoy some fresh air. Here is your forecast from the [...]
SATURDAY MAY 2, 2020
0355L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-5/2/2020 1- We are in a GENERAL RISK for thunderstorms later this evening and overnight. This means it’s a low chance. Storms are expected to develop in eastern Colorado and move across Kansas during the overnight hours. If they occur and can maintain themselves, there is a 15-25% chance for thunderstorms. There is a front in Kansas that will push in later tonight that could be a focus [...]
FRIDAY MAY 1, 2020
0400L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-5/1/2020 1- Mostly clear skies warm and windy today and over the weekend. There is a slight chance for rain Saturday as another front pushes in but timing may be an issue. We’ll watch and advise. Otherwise, we will be hot and humid over the weekend. 2- FIRE WEATHER becomes somewhat of a concern as we warm up and humidity lowers and winds increase. If fires do occur, [...]
April 2020
THURSDAY APRIL 30, 2020
0405L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-4/30/2020 1- Warm and windy can be expected today, tomorrow, into Saturday as a taste of summer moves into the area. Rain chances are possible late Saturday into Sunday and again into next week. For now, those of you that hate the cold can enjoy the heat. Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Thursday- Sunny with a high near 80. West-northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming [...]
WEDNESDAY APRIL 29, 2020
0405L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-4/29/2020 1- No storms today, just windy and warm. Our next chance for any storms appears to be this weekend and that is a maybe at best. The front has brought in drier air and along with it, FIRE DANGER. Yes, a lot has greened up but we are still fairly dry so if you see smoke and fire out there, call 911. 2- Many folks are calling [...]
TUESDAY APRIL 28, 2020
0350L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-4/28/2020 1-*WE ARE IN A SLIGHT & ENHANCED RISK FOR SEVERE WEATHER TODAY. AS IT APPEARS, OUR GREATEST RISK WILL BE HAIL AND WINDS. THIS WILL DEPEND ON WHERE THE FRONT IS AND LOCAL CONDITIONS AS IT PUSHES THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON. We’ll advise on this as updates are provided and forward info to you over our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app and over social media. Graphics provided will change [...]
MONDAY APRIL 27, 2020
0425L-MONDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-4/27/2020 We remain in a GENERAL Thunderstorm Risk area through today. Winds will be a factor as we do have a front that will push into the area on Tuesday. For today, rain possible this morning then clearing and warm this afternoon. Overall, we’ll be ok. Tomorrow’s front has timing issues in the models so we’ll play that by ear and see what happens. Here is your forecast [...]
