July 2024
TUESDAY JULY 30, 2024
0315L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 7/30/24 *HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT AGAIN TODAY FROM NOON UNTIL 9PM THIS EVENING. At 0245 it’s 82 degrees with south winds at 10 mph. Advisory level Heat Indices from 105-110 will persist over the area through at least this Friday. *Make sure you take the proper precautions against the heat and here is a link to read and apply to your knowledge for heat related issues: https://www.weather.gov/safety/heat *Overall, we’ll [...]
MONDAY JULY 29, 2024
0310L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 7/29/24 *HEAT ADVISORY in effect from 1pm until 9pm. Heat Index values between 105 to 109 are expected. Take the proper precautions to stay cool. *Here is a link for Heat Safety- https://www.weather.gov/safety/heat *Overall, we’ll be ok so here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today- Sunny, hot with highs around 103. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Heat index values up to [...]
SUNDAY JULY 28, 2024
0255L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 7/28/24 *20% chance for a shower this morning so if you hear a rumble or two, don’t be too surprised. After this morning, the heat is on. Highs will be at the 100 point and this will be the norm for the week. Heat advisories are most likely in store this week so be prepared for excessive heat. Just remember that it’s summer and hot conditions are always possible. [...]
SATURDAY JULY 27, 2024
0310L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 7/27/24 *It will be a toasty outside this weekend but temps in the 100s will begin on Monday. As stated before, it will not only be the temperature but the HEAT INDEX that will be a bit tough out there. We’ve gone through this most of the summer so everyone should be prepared for conditions like these. Wear light clothing, stay hydrated, make sure the pets and animals have [...]
FRIDAY JULY 26, 2024
0300L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 7/26/24 *Sunny conditions and light winds are still forecast for the time being. The hotter weather will begin this weekend. See the graphic attached for the HEAT INDEX that is forecast going into next week. It will be horribly hot so as I have stated all summer, pace yourselves while working outdoors. Today and tomorrow will be in the 90s but you still need to be careful out there. [...]
THURSDAY JULY 25, 2024
0305L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 7/25/24 *WARMER AND DRYER. That’s about how it’s going to be for a while. As we do warm up, we’ve had an extended time of cooler than normal weather. Just remember that you need to pace yourselves while working outdoors. August is just around the corner so the HEAT IS BACK ON! *Overall, we’ll be ok so enjoy the outdoors as you can deal with it. Here is your [...]
WEDNESDAY JULY 24, 2024
0255L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 7/24/24 *Temps in the 90s have returned and this weekend, we’ll climb into the 100s, most likely on Sunday. Next week we will return to very hot temps with the Heat Index in the 100s so enjoy the 90s as we’ll return to hotter temps early next week. *We shouldn’t see any thunderstorms during the next week or so. There have been a few earthquakes in the south-southeast portions [...]
TUESDAY JULY 23, 2024
0305L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 7/23/24 *The warmup continues with highs forecast to be in the upper 80’s. There is a slight chance for a few showers this morning and again this afternoon with the passing of a low pressure trough. Chances are less than 20% so our drought conditions look to get worse as we move forward in time. Winds will be nominal meaning that they should be under 5-10 mph. Those wanting [...]
MONDAY JULY 22, 2024
0315L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 7/22/24 *Mild with highs in the mid-80s and light winds. Temps will be on the rise slowly this week and we should be back into the 90s with the heat index back near 100 by Saturday or so. We knew the cooler weather wouldn’t last long but enjoy the slow warmup anyway. *OVERALL, we’ll be ok so get outside and enjoy the day! Here is your forecast from the [...]
SUNDAY JULY 21, 2024
0305L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 7/21/24 *Slight chance for showers and thunderstorms early this morning. If we do see storms, expect gusty winds, heavy rainfall, and maybe some hail. It appears that threat is past us but we’ll keep that eye out. Overall, a nice day expected as we slowly warm back up this week. *OVERALL, we’ll be ok so get outside and enjoy the day! Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today- [...]
SATURDAY JULY 20, 2024
0305L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 7/20/24 *We have a 50/50 chance for thunderstorms today as a weak front pushes towards the area. It won’t arrive until early Sunday morning but the influence is out there. There are storms at 0300 L this morning out in the Woodward area and a weak one around Fairview. These are moving SE and shouldn’t affect us. IF any storms do affect the area, the winds will be the [...]
FRIDAY JULY 19, 2024
0310L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 7/19/24 *GENERAL RISK for thunderstorms today. Chances are low. *Temps will still average around the 85 to 90 degree area through the next 7 days or so. There is a chance for thunderstorms NW of us this morning but then later tonight and into Saturday morning there is a better chance so we’ll just sit tight and see what mother nature wants to do. Enjoy the temps, as you [...]
THURSDAY JULY 18, 2024
0250L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 7/18/24 *Not much to say except enjoy this mild and cooler weather. After today, rain chances increase some and the weekend looks cool and wet. We’ll see how this plays out. For now, enjoy the cooler weather as it could be worse as we have seen this summer. *Overall, we’ll be ok so here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today- Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds [...]
WEDNESDAY JULY 17, 2024
0330L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 7/17/24 *There is a radar issue that is affecting the Vance WSR-88D SINCE YESTERDAY. The data is 15-30 minutes old and longer. This has occurred on several radars and is now occurring on the Frederick radar too. This is a national issue so for our area, use the Wichita radar KICT and the Norman radar KTLX if needed. The techs at the Radar Operations Center hope to get this [...]
TUESDAY JULY 16, 2024
0345L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 7/16/24 *HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT AGAIN TODAY FROM NOON UNTIL 8PM THIS EVENING. HEAT INDEX VALUES TO 105 ARE EXPECTED. *One more day of heat and then a cold front will push into the area tonight into early Wednesday. Temps will be a bit more sensible as we go through the rest of the week with highs in the upper 80s and low 90s. There will be a threat [...]
MONDAY JULY 15, 2024
0305L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 7/15/24 *HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT AGAIN TODAY FROM NOON UNTIL 8PM THIS EVENING. HEAT INDEX VALUES TO 109 ARE EXPECTED HERE IN NORTHERN OKLAHOMA. *With high temps around 106 today, use EXTREME CAUTION while working outdoors. Be sure to hydrate accordingly. We are also in a MODERATE drought so be careful out there. With wind gusts upwards of 30 mph today, we ask that you refrain from any controlled [...]
SUNDAY JULY 14, 2024
0315L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 7/14/24 *HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON UNTIL 8PM THIS EVENING. HEAT INDEX VALUES TO 108 ARE EXPECTED HERE IN NORTHERN OKLAHOMA. *There are a few thunderstorms that have formed in southern Kansas at 0245. These storms appear to be moving south. If they maintain themselves, they could affect the area early to mid-morning. They are trying to go up in Woods County already so we’ll see what happens [...]
SATURDAY JULY 13, 2024
0315L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 7/13/24 *HOT and DRY conditions will continue with strong winds once again today. This pattern will continue through next Wednesday or so when the pattern changes a bit and we come under NW flow. This will open us back up to cold fronts and rain. High temps by next weekend will be in the upper 80s to low 90s. *Mother nature just wants to bake us for awhile and [...]
FRIDAY JULY 12, 2024
0315L- FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 7/12/24 *Welcome back to highs in the 100’s. There is a window of opportunity for showers later today and then rain chances go away until roughly mid-week when another cold front pushes into the area. The Fire Danger is inching up there too, so keep your eyes peeled for smoke and/or fire. Call 911 if you see anything. *Overall, we’ll be ok so here is your forecast from [...]
THURSDAY JULY 11, 2024
0320L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 7/11/24 *A surface trough is located out in the panhandle and could possibly cause a stray shower/storm to occur today. The chances are low at 10-20%. The foreseeable future I mentioned yesterday sped up a bit. This possibility will remain through the rest of the week as temps increase so be careful while working outside due to the heat. *Overall, we’ll be ok so here is your forecast from [...]