September 2019
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 [...]
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
0400L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-9/18/19 1- Be sure to download our “GARFIELD COUNTY EM” app. You’re NOT PREPARED without it. 2- Rain chances will go up starting Thursday evening and will be a factor through early next week. With moisture coming in from the gulf, a few troughs coming through the area and a cold front moving through, rain chances will be around. We don’t expect severe weather BUT we do expect heavy rainfall [...]
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
0345L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK AND INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-9/17/19 1- GARFIELD COUNTY EM app = PREPAREDNESS & RESILIENCE. Get it BEFORE you need it! 2- Hot and windy again today as we move towards the weekend. Thursday will begin that chance for rain which will take us through the early part of next week. We’ll see how this comes together. 3- Here is a link to FEMA’s “Ready Kids” page. https://www.ready.gov/kids Instead of restating a lot [...]
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 16, 2019
0355L-MONDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-9/16/19 1-Sunshine and heat will be the norm this week and then rain chances come into play late Wednesday into Thursday. We’ll see how this comes together. 2- Planning for disasters, make sure your kids are involved in this process. Believe it or not, they may have better ideas and or plans for your respective households. More on this tomorrow. 3- Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; [...]
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 15, 2019
0405L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-9/15/19 1-Hot and humid once again this afternoon. This pattern will continue and then a chance for rain shows up starting Wednesday through the weekend. 2- A reality on preparedness is that our kids are, in many cases, better prepared for the possibility of disaster than their parents are. Simply because they haven’t been indoctrinated yet on IT WILL NEVER HAPPEN HERE. I’ll have more on this subject [...]
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 14, 2019
0355L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-9/14/19 1- The warmup begins. We will average anywhere between the upper 80’s and low 90’s for the up and coming week. Lows will average from the mid 60’s to low 70’s. It will be a little humid but we will slowly transition into fall in a few weeks, HOPEFULLY! 2- Anyone traveling north today should check forecasts from the NWS as thunderstorms could affect travel. NWS FORECAST [...]
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
0400L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-9/13/19 1- It rained!! According to a few rain gauges we received anywhere from .77 inches on the western side of the county to around 5 inches on the eastern side. I received 2.65 at our Operations Center and 1.7 here at home. The crazy thing was that it all occurred at once it seemed. The lightning was crazy!! We had a wind gust of 78mph just south [...]
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 12, 2019
0403L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-9/12/19 1- MARGINAL RISK for severe weather. Hail and winds will be the main threats. Per NWS GUIDANCE, frontal passage may occur around mid-day. I will send out more info through our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app around mid-morning. 2- Preparing an emergency kit. Details on all sorts of kits can be obtained from the FEMA, GCEM, and RED CROSS websites. There are many others too. Here is a [...]
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
0340L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-9/11/19 1- SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 “NEVER FORGET” 2- Hot and windy for the most part today with a good possibility for some severe weather Thursday afternoon into Friday. Main threats on Thursday will be wind, hail, and torrential rainfall. 3- On a PREPAREDNESS note, if we have this kind of moisture during the WINTER months, ice and snowstorms will be common. I am not joking about this. Be [...]
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
0415L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK AND INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-9/10/19 1- We are in a GENERAL RISK for thunderstorms today. If they occur, we aren’t expecting severe but if they are, winds will be the main threat. Thursday and Friday, it looks like several inches of rain. We’ll see how that works out. 2- PREPARED, NOT SCARED. This slogan has worked for me for many years. The more you know the less scared about anything you’ll be. [...]
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
0330L-MONDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-9/9/19 1- There is a very slight chance for a shower or two if storms can form around the area. Don’t hold your breath but it could happen anytime this week. Organized severe weather isn’t expected, per guidance, but if it does occur it would be due to winds. We’ll see what actually occurs. 2- Preparedness Planning is on the list for this week for PREPAREDNESS MONTH. I [...]
