October 2019
TUESDAY OCTOBER 8, 2019
0340L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK AND INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-10/8/19 GARFIELD COUNTY EM : you’re NOT prepared without it!! 1- Another nice day but a bit breezy out there. We are in a GENERAL thunderstorm risk area but it appears that will be in effect for later tonight. We’ll see what happens. 2- The main focus this week will be the possibility for storms on Thursday as a strong cold front pushes in. Another question is WILL [...]
MONDAY OCTOBER 7, 2019
0345L-MONDAY OUTLOOK AND INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-10/7/19 STORM SIREN TEST TODAY IN ENID AND BRECKINRIDGE AT NOON. 1- COOLER days & nights in the forecast with additional rainfall this week and we might see temps in the 30’s by Saturday morning. I have stated in the past that you should prepare for cooler and colder weather now. I would highly advise you to at least be considering it. Sealing off those drafty areas now [...]
SUNDAY OCTOBER 6, 2019
0430L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-10/6/19 GARFIELD COUNTY EM-this is our notification app. You are NOT PREPARED without it!! 1- Thunderstorms are possible today as another front pushes through the area bringing a cooler reinforcing airmass with it. No severe storms are expected in our area. 2- This said, enjoy the cooler weather and we’ll see what this week brings us. Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Sunday- 40 percent chance of [...]
SATURDAY OCTOBER 5, 2019
0420L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-10/5/19 1-MARGINAL RISK for severe weather today. If storms do occur, the severe threat would be for winds and hail. As stated so many times in the past, torrential rainfall could also be a threat so be careful in low-lying areas for the possibility for flooding if storms train over the same areas. 2- We are expecting a cold front this afternoon. Storms may be ongoing at that [...]
FRIDAY OCTOBER 4, 2019
0400 LOCAL TIME- FRIDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-10/4/19 GARFIELD COUNTY EM. This is our notification app. You WILL NEED this app over the winter months. I’m not clairvoyant but trust me, you’ll need it. 1- Cloudy, damp, and cool with a chance for showers. Some wanted cooler weather so here you go!! Not expecting any severe weather today so enjoy. We will have several fronts that will affect us over the next [...]
THURSDAY OCTOBER 3, 2019
0400L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-10/3/19 1- GENERAL thunderstorm risk today along with cooler temps. Not expecting any severe weather but if severe were to happen, it would be due to strong winds and hail. We are expecting more rainfall and some showers will be heavy at times so be careful in low lying areas as some flooding could occur. For the most part, we’ll be ok. Enjoy the rain and cooler temps!! 2- Here [...]
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 2, 2019
0405L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-10/2/19 1- MARGINAL RISK for severe thunderstorms later today and possibly into the evening and overnight hours. If storms do occur, winds and hail along with torrential rainfall will be the main threats. Depending on storm training and the forecast precipitable water index we could possibly see a few inches of rainfall. As stated before, torrential rainfall in low lying areas could cause flash flooding so pay attention [...]
TUESDAY OCTOBER 1, 2019
0400L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-10/1/19 1- After a very warm September, October should be interesting. For those that like cooler weather, it appears Thursday will be our coolest day of the week and thunderstorms are “possible” through at least Sunday. There will also be a chance for severe weather this week with winds and hail being the main threats. One other threat to mention will be torrential rainfall. As long as we [...]
September 2019
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
0345L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-9/30/19 1- WARM, HUMID, AND WINDY will be the norm for a few days before a front hopefully pushes into the state. Not holding my breath on this one yet as the last one was a bit disappointing 2- Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Monday-Partly cloudy with a high near 87. South winds 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Monday Night-Partly cloudy with [...]
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 29, 2019
0425L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK AND INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-9/29/19 1- General thunderstorm risk today. If storms occur, severe weather isn’t expected. 2- We will remain humid and warm for the most part this week with varying chances for rain. We’ll also see a nice cool-down by mid-week. Overall, we’ll be ok. 3- Here is your countywide forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today-Partly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid-80s. South winds 10 to [...]
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 28, 2019
0405L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK AND INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-9/28/19 1- SLIGHT RISK for severe weather today and tonight. Winds-60-80 mph, Hail- up to golf ball in size and the tornado risk is very low. No need to panic but just stay weather aware later this afternoon. The front will push into the area this morning and stall thus putting us in a very likely area for heavy weather. 2- Besides the normal severe parameters, torrential rainfall [...]
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
0430L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK AND INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-9/27/19 1- GENERAL RISK for thunderstorms later this evening and overnight. This may change so if it does, I’ll advise over the GARFIELD COUNTY EM app. There are many variables in this forecast so we’ll wait for later updates before committing to a set forecast. 2- Overall for today, hot and windy so welcome back to summer in the fall!! 3- As a reminder, if ANYONE has questions [...]
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
0415L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-9/26/19 1- GENERAL RISK for thunderstorms today. We will be cooler so enjoy this while you can. Summer returns on Friday with heat and high humidity and storms, of course. 2- Rainfall totals that I have received are 1.75 around Wakita in Grant County. I have no other reports right now other than radar indicated and those average around 1.3 to 1.5 across the northern part of the county. Let [...]
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
0325L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK AND INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-9/25/19 1- MARGINAL RISK for severe weather later today. Torrential rainfall-giving us a flood risk, hail-with any larger storms, and winds-which would most likely be our main threat. Overall, we’ll be ok. We’ll watch and advise as needed. 2- OK, Several folks have sent me a text this morning complaining about the NOAA Alerts on our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app. Significant Weather Advisories are important because storms may [...]
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
0350L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-9/24/19 1- MARGINAL RISK for severe weather this afternoon & tonight. If it does occur, torrential rainfall along with localized flooding, strong winds, and possibly hail would be our main threats. We will be in a Marginal Risk again on Wednesday, see graphic attached. 2- If you plan on traveling to the north and northeast like Nebraska into Minnesota, spring-like severe weather will occur with ALL HAZARDS EXPECTED so be [...]
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
0350L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-9/23/19 1- GENERAL RISK for thunderstorms later tonight. If they occur, heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and hail are possible. There will be a chance for rain over the next 5 to 10 days. As long as we stay in this humid/tropical environment, we’ll see quite a bit more rain if it develops near us. Just be prepared. 2- Get our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app and you’ll know what’s happening here [...]
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 22, 2019
0425L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK AND INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-9/22/19 1- We have received, by my gauges, 1.5 inches of rainfall and we’ll see more throughout the day. An upper wave and cold front will affect the area today and tonight thus the MARGINAL threat for severe weather this afternoon. If storms do occur, wind and hail will be the biggest threats. We are also in a FLOOD WATCH UNTIL 7PM TONIGHT. Be careful in ANY AREA [...]
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 21, 2019
0445L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK AND INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-9/21/19 1- MARGINAL RISK for severe weather later tonight. This could get upgraded if a few things change so stay weather aware later today. IF YOU PLAN TO TRAVEL, especially north, check out the latest info from the NWS office nearest your destination. This link will take you to our website https://gcem.org/links/ and those NWS OFFICES. 2- If we do see storms today, torrential rainfall, strong winds, and [...]
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 20, 2019
0400L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-9/20/19 1- There is a 15-25% “GENERAL” thunderstorm risk today. If storms occur, wind, hail, and torrential rainfall would be the main threats. The heavy rainfall issue could cause localized flooding so if storms occur, watch out in low lying areas. We’ll be in a MARGINAL risk over the weekend. 2- It was brought to my attention yesterday that some folks feel I am in the panic mode when I [...]
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
0400L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-9/19/19. 1- GENERAL RISK for thunderstorms later today. This will be hit or miss and most likely later tonight. We’ll see what develops. 2- Over the weekend, there will be a chance for thunderstorms. Some may be severe with winds being the main threat. Torrential rainfall will also be an issue. Again, we’ll wait and see how this mess comes together. Models are not in total agreement per [...]
