0325L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 9/27/24 *PREPAREDNESS- it’s the state of being prepared. ARE YOU? *Be sure to download our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app. You’ll be better prepared. *For the next 5 to 7 days, daytime highs will average in the 80s and lows in the 50s. We expect a front on Tuesday but not expecting any precip with it. Warm days and cool nights. Enjoy this as we all know it will change. [...]

0235L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 9/25/24 *We didn’t see the rain so we’ll just deal with what we had over the weekend. Per reports that were sent to me, we received anywhere from ¼ of an inch to 6/10th. Some areas may have received a little more or even less but anything was better than nothing. We are in a La Nina pattern so we look to be a little warmer and dryer this [...]

 0250L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 9/23/24 *We had a nice rain event even though more would have been nice. Our next chance for additional rainfall will be late Tuesday into Tuesday evening when another front pushes into the area. Highs this week will average around 79 with lows in the lower 50s *Overall, we’ll be ok so here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today- Partly sunny this morning, then clearing. Highs in the [...]

 0315L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 9/21/24 *We had a mini heat wave this week and later tonight a cold front will push through the area. This will bring a good chance for rain and much cooler weather. There is a chance for thunderstorms later today into tonight so expect the possibility for some hail, heavy rainfall, and strong winds. We will be in a marginal risk area on Sunday. *The above said, high temps [...]

 0255L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 9/19/24 *We are in a MARGINAL RISK area for possibly some severe weather later today. A weak frontal boundary is expected to stall along a line from Ponca City to Erick later today and since we’ll be back in the oven, per say, storm development could occur anywhere along or just south of this line. Keep in mind that everything is a rough forecast as this is a weak [...]

 0300L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 9/17/24 *We have a low chance for thunderstorms late tonight. We’ll have a better chance on Wednesday evening. If Wednesday’s forecast verifies, we could see severe weather with winds & hail as the main threats. We’ll see how this comes together. We definitely need the rain. *We are also in a severe/extreme drought depending on where you live in the county. Use EXTREME caution if utilizing anything related to [...]

 0310L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 9/15/24 *Slight chance for showers early this morning due to warm advection. Other than this, expect warmer than normal temps today and this up and coming week. There will be a better chance for showers and thunderstorms again later this week into next weekend per guidance. We’ll see what happens. Overall, we’ll be ok so here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today- Sunny. A slight chance of showers [...]

0320L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 9/13/24 *We’ll be warming up today and over the weekend with highs in the mid-90s or so. We’ll see 90 plus temps for the next 7 days with a slight chance for possibly some rain around mid-week. We’ll see how that pans out. Either way, use caution while working outdoors and stay hydrated. Keep your eyes peeled for smoke and fire. Call 911 if you see any. *Yesterday, I [...]

0300L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 9/11/24 *As stated yesterday, we are in a SEVERE drought and as things look, it could go to Extreme if we don’t receive any appreciable rainfall soon. That stated, we’ll be around 90 degrees, Dew Point temps will be in the mid-50s and Relative Humidity for today will be in the low 30s Winds will average 5 to 10 mph. Use EXTREME CAUTION while utilizing anything related to fire. [...]

0315L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 9/09/24 *Today’s weather will be similar to the last couple of days, except a little warmer. Other than this, we’ll get a little warmer as the week wears on. The Fire Danger will increase as temps warm and dry conditions persist. Winds will be increasing too. Just be careful out there. *Overall, we’ll be ok so here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today- Sunny. Highs in the upper [...]