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