April 2020
SUNDAY APRIL 26, 2020
0355L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-4/26/2020 1- We remain in a GENERAL Thunderstorm Risk area. This doesn’t mean we’ll see thunderstorms all the time, it only means the potential is there if conditions are just right. Those conditions may be close late Sunday night as a trough/front pushes through the area. We’ll see what happens. Here’s your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today-Partly cloudy. Highs around 80. Southwest winds up to 15 mph shifting [...]
SATURDAY APRIL 25, 2020
0400L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-4/25/2020 1- I will keep this short and sweet. It will be a sunny, warmer, and of course, a windy day today and most of the day on Sunday. Rain chances come back late Sunday then Tuesday into Wednesday then we really heat up going into next weekend. We’ll see what actually happens. Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Saturday-Sunny with a high near 71. North northwest [...]
FRIDAY APRIL 24, 2020
0415L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-4/24/2020 1- We are in a GENERAL RISK area for thunderstorms today. Not expecting anything severe in the area BUT if you plan to travel east and or southeast, pay close attention to forecasts in those areas. Hail and winds are the main issues east and southeast of here and mostly heavy rain at times maybe mixed with small hail here as it appears right now. 2- After [...]
THURSDAY APRIL 23, 2020
0400L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-4/23/2020 1- First of all thank you for all the comments on the satellite pic. I guess I’m normal after all. Second, thanks for all of the hail pics. These help immensely when doing reports on weather events across the county. 2- We are in a GENERAL thunderstorm risk area for later today and tonight. We aren’t expecting any severe storms but we do expect some activity later [...]
WEDNESDAY APRIL 22, 2020
0400L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-2/22/2020 1-We are in a MARGINAL RISK AREA for possibly some severe weather today. If severe weather occurs, quarter size hail and winds to 65mph are possible through our area. The main storm system that is causing all of this mess in the Texas Panhandle and in southern Oklahoma will push through during the day. We actually have a better chance for showers and thunderstorms this morning so [...]
TUESDAY APRIL 21, 2020
0420L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-4/21/2020 1- We are in a SLIGHT RISK area for severe weather later today into the evening and overnight hours. The main threats look to be golf ball size hail and winds to 60 mph or so. See attached graphic. NOTE- the graphics will change a few times during the day. We’ll advise as needed. 2- Remember that you can get all NWS Advisories and Warnings along with [...]
MONDAY APRIL 20, 2020
0410L-MONDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-4/20/2020 1- There is a chance for thunderstorm activity later today. Not expecting any severe weather but it could occur due to winds and possibly hail. Moisture return for today is not real great but there is enough to cause a few issues if storms do occur. We’ll see what happens. Tuesday and Wednesday will be our better days to see some severe weather along with some good [...]
SUNDAY APRIL 19, 2020
0415L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-4/19/2020 1- A trough moving across from the west and a front pushing in from the north will give us a chance for a shower/storm today. We are not expecting anything severe but we’ll see what happens. The higher threat for anything severe looks to be in southeast Oklahoma. The front will bring in some cooler air but nothing dramatic. 2- Severe chances go up Tuesday into Wednesday. [...]
SATURDAY APRIL 18, 2020
0415L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-4/18/2020 1-FROST ADVISORY FROM 4 AM UNTIL 9 AM THIS MORNING. We will gradually warm up into at least the mid-60s with south winds. Wind gusts upwards of 25 mph are possible. At least we’re going to be a little warmer today. A trough will push through the area this evening and overnight shifting the winds from southerly to northerly with a slight chance for rain. We’ll see [...]
FRIDAY APRIL 17, 2020
0355L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-4/17/2020 1-The BATTLE OF THE SEASONS continue. It will be windy and chilly today since a cold front pushed in and we can expect another front Saturday. We’ll warm up some on Sunday then next week could be interesting. We’ll see how all that mess develops. This said, here is your countywide forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today-Decreasing clouds. Cooler. Highs in the mid-50s. North winds 10 to [...]
THURSDAY APRIL 16, 2020
0400L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-4/16/2020 1-There is a MARGINAL RISK for severe weather this afternoon. Even though the risk is MARGINAL, if a storm occurs over us, strong winds and hail would be the main threats. The front should come through later this afternoon into the evening hours and rain could occur as early as late afternoon through the overnight hours. Don’t hold me to exact time as Mother Nature does her [...]
WEDNESDAY APRIL 15, 2020
0420L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-4/15/2020 1-FREEZE WARNING in effect until 9 am this morning. After this, enjoy a warmup this afternoon and into Thursday afternoon where highs will be in the mid-60s or so. Another cold front will push in later on Thursday bringing temps back down a little along with some rain chances over the weekend. APRIL is transition month as spring and winter are still fighting with each other along [...]
TUESDAY APRIL 14, 2020
0415L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-4/14/2020 FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9AM THIS MORNING. 1- There is a slight chance to see a snow flurry this morning but if any do fall, it would only be a trace. This said the only for sure thing this morning is the cold temps. We should bottom out temp-wise around 30-32 degrees this morning give or take. That said, we’ll warm up some Wednesday into Thursday [...]
MONDAY APRIL 13, 2020
0400L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-4/13/2020 1- FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM THIS MORNING. 2- A rain/snow mix is expected tonight as another system moves through the area. If this precip occurs per guidance, rain could begin as early as 7pm this evening with a transition to snow around 10-11pm. Surface temps are still warm so any accumulations should only be on grassy surfaces. We are expecting a half inch “if” it snows. [...]
SUNDAY APRIL 12, 2020
0405L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-4/12/2020 *WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1PM UNTIL 10 PM TONIGHT* *FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10PM TONIGHT UNTIL 10 AM MONDAY MORNING* 1- We are in a MARGINAL RISK for severe weather from roughly 1-6 pm today. A cold front is heading our way and with moisture in place along with instability in the atmosphere, IF WE SEE ANY STORMS, they could be a bit tough for [...]
SATURDAY APRIL 11, 2020
0415L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-4/11/2020 1- SLIGHT RISK FOR SEVERE WEATHER LATER TODAY AND TONIGHT FOR OUR AREA. Per SPC/NWS guidance, large hail and winds will be our greatest threats IF storms occur. We’ll watch and advise as needed. See and read the attached graphics and remember that these will change some during the day. Make sure you have our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app so you get any warnings from the NWS [...]
FRIDAY APRIL 10, 2020
0430L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-4/10/2020 1- We are in a GENERAL RISK area for thunderstorms later today but the day should turn out pretty good with highs in the low 60s along with sunshine. The winds will make it feel a bit cooler. There is a very low chance for rain later this evening and overnight but as stated it’s very low. Rain chances increase later on Saturday into Sunday. Overall, a [...]
THURSDAY APRIL 9, 2020
0400L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-4/9/2020 1- FREEZING TEMPS are the big story in the near future possibly starting Friday morning. Per guidance, we shouldn’t hit freezing Friday morning but we’ll be close. A wintry mix of rain and snow are possible later Sunday into Monday. We’ll most likely see a hard freeze Monday through Wednesday mornings. Hopefully large crops won’t be affected too much and make sure you cover up anything you [...]
WEDNESDAY APRIL 8, 2020
0355L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-4/8/2020 1- ENJOY another day in the 80s and then a front spoils the fun. High temps will average 15 to 25 degrees cooler and low rain chances for the weekend. Better finish up the yard tonight! By Monday, rain and a chance for snow are possible, YES, we will have another freeze Monday and possibly Tuesday mornings so we’ll watch this very carefully. A strong cold front [...]
TUESDAY APRIL 7, 2020
0350L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-4/7/2020 1- The sun returns today HOPEFULLY for more than an hour. That should make recess for all the home-schooled kids very happy. Even the winds will be mostly light and variable. A front might push in this morning but not too sure how far south it will get. Temps behind this front won’t be very cool so we look to stay in the upper 70s to low [...]
