May 2020
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. [...]
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 [...]
