July 2024
WEDNESDAY JULY 10, 2024
0245L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 7/10/24 *It appears we won’t see any rainfall again in the foreseeable future. This said, the heat will slowly build back upwards to near the 100+ degree mark by this weekend with heat index values upwards of 105. *The above said, enjoy the slow warmup with fairly light winds. Fall will arrive in roughly 2 months so that will give most folks something to look forward to. *Overall, we’ll [...]
TUESDAY JULY 9, 2024
0310L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 7/9/24 *There won’t be a lot to discuss weather-wise this week as there are no storms to talk about, the temps will slowly rise back up into the 100’s by this weekend, and the winds will average 5-15 mph until Saturday when gusts could get up to around 20 mph or so. Skies will be mostly clear and overnight temps will average around 70, give or take. *Overall, we’ll [...]
JULY 8, 2024
0315L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 7/8/24 *GENERAL THUNDERSTORM RISK for today into the evening hours. Chances will be higher this morning and then lessening this afternoon into the evening hours. After today, we start the warmup that normal July weather brings to us and we should be back to temps near 100 by late week. *Thank you to those that gave me their rainfall totals as this helps with where heavier and of course, [...]
SUNDAY JULY 7, 2024
0310L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 7/7/24 *There is a Slight Risk for severe weather later today and tonight. As I type this morning at 0250, we are under a severe thunderstorm warning due to the wind potential of winds to 60 mph. I have had wind gusts up to 45 mph at home so far with this line of storms. Expect heavy rain at times and gusty winds. *For this morning, expect some heavy [...]
SATURDAY JULY 6, 2024
0305L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 7/6/24 Be sure to download our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app. You’ll probably need it over the next several days. *’GENERAL’ THUNDERSTORM RISK FOR LATER TODAY MOST LIKELY LATE EVENING INTO THE OVERNIGHT HOURS. *INCREASED TO A ‘SLIGHT RISK’ FOR SUNDAY. STORMS WILL MOST LIKELY OCCUR WITH TORRENTIAL RAINFALL, HIGH WINDS, AND HAIL TO THE SIZE OF GOLF BALLS. WE ARE ALSO IN A ‘FLOOD WATCH’ FROM SUNDAY AT 1 [...]
FRIDAY JULY 5, 2024
0320L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 7/5/24 *NO watches or advisories in effect for today, so far. Even though we are out of any areas for rain, it isn’t out of the question that we might see a stray storm. Forecasts have been a nightmare as models haven’t picked up on everything this summer. *Today’s high will be in the upper 80s so get outside if possible and enjoy the cooler temps. Saturday, we’ll in [...]
INDEPENDENCE DAY JULY 4, 2024
0310L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 7/4/24 *HEAT ADVISORY in effect from 12 noon until 9 pm this evening. Heat index values up to 109 are possible. Use extreme caution while outdoors. MARGINAL RISK for severe weather. Timing- 4 to 11 pm. Main threats will be winds- 60-80 mph and hail up to golfballs in size. *SEE GRAPHICS ATTACHED. These will change some during the day. *Overall, during the day, hot and humid. We do [...]
WEDNESDAY JULY 3, 2024
0315L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 7/3/24 *MARGINAL RISK for severe weather again later today. Timing: 4 to 9 pm. Risks-winds to 60 mph and quarter size hail. *I received 4/10th of an inch of rain yesterday. How about you all. We also had some pretty good wind gusts too. I had a 45mph wind gust. What were yours? Let me know! *Overall, we’ll ok, so as it appears right now, we aren’t in a [...]
TUESDAY JULY 2, 2024
0315L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 7/2/24 *HEAT ADVISORY in effect from 12 noon until 9 pm tonight. *RANGELAND FIRE DANGER- SEE GRAPHIC.”NO” CONTROLLED BURNING TODAY. THANKS. *GENERAL RISK for severe weather later today and tonight. Main risks are winds to 80 and quarter size hail. We’ll see how that comes together. *Between the risk for Severe Weather, the Fire Danger, and the Heat, it just might be a good day to stay in and [...]
MONDAY JULY 1, 2024
0320L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 7/1/24 *HEAT ADVISORY in effect from 12 noon until 9 pm tonight. After all the rain that fell in parts of the area, it will feel brutal out there so pace yourselves while working outdoors. *Thanks to those that sent me your rain totals. It’s appreciated. Overall for this week, hot with a low chance for rain starting Tuesday, per guidance. *Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Monday- [...]
June 2024
SUNDAY JUNE 30, 2024
0340L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 6/30/24 *No advisories today since we appear that we’ll be a bit cooler due to some cloud cover. Several areas received 1.5 inches of rainfall yesterday so let me know your totals. I received ZERO rain here on the west side of Enid. The winds were a bit tough in some areas too so let me know those approximate wind speeds that you experienced. *Per guidance, we may see [...]
SATURDAY JUNE 29, 2024
0330L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 6/29/24 *EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM UNTIL 9 PM TONIGHT. Heat index values up to 110 are possible. The heat link is here https://www.weather.gov/safety/heat *MARGINAL RISK FOR SEVERE WEATHER LATER TODAY. Golfball size hail and winds 60-80 mph are possible. Timing is between 4 pm today and 2 am Sunday. *Overall, just very hot and humid so just be careful while outdoors and stay hydrated. Heat [...]
FRIDAY JUNE 28, 2024
0320L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 6/28/24 *HEAT ADVISORY BACK INTO PLAY TODAY FROM 11 AM UNTIL 9 PM THIS EVENING. Heat index values up to 109 expected. Use EXTREME CAUTION if working outdoors. The heat link is here https://www.weather.gov/safety/heat *There will be a few showers early this morning and that will help make it totally miserable later today. We will have a cold front push into the area on Sunday dropping our high temps [...]
THURSDAY JUNE 27, 2024
0320L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 6/27/24 *SLIGHT RISK for severe weather later today into the overnight hours. There is a Marginal Risk this morning but the chances are low. This evenings threats will be high winds and possibly hail. We’ll have to see how that mess comes together up north as it travels south. *NO heat advisory for today so far. It will be hot but a bit more manageable. That said, I am [...]
WEDNESDAY JUNE 26, 2024
0330L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 6/26/24 *HEAT ADVISORY* in effect from 11 AM until 9 PM this evening. The HEAT INDEX VALUES UP TO 109 are expected. An excessive heat warning is in effect in areas south, southwest, and east of us. Use caution while working outdoors. *MARGINAL RISK for possibly severe weather AGAIN this evening. Main risk-Winds & Hail. We will have a better chance for severe weather this weekend when a stronger [...]
TUESDAY JUNE 25, 2024
0320L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 6/25/24 *HEAT ADVISORY* in effect from 12 PM until 9 PM this evening. *MARGINAL RISK for possibly severe weather this evening. Main risk-Winds *Here’s that Heat link- https://www.weather.gov/safety/heat I really don’t have to say much today. It’s going to continue to be hot for the foreseeable future. Take the proper precautions while outside and just be careful and pace yourselves. Overall, we’ll be ok so here is your forecast [...]
MONDAY JUNE 24, 2024
0320L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 6/24/24 *HEAT ADVISORY* IN EFFECT from 12 PM until 9 PM this evening. The Heat Advisory will also occur on Tuesday in the same timeframe. *As stated before, the heat is definitely on. We had a front push into the area yesterday keeping humidity at bay but that didn’t make much difference in temperatures. It’s going to be hot all week and the heat index will increase as we [...]
SUNDAY JUNE 23, 2024
0315L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 6/23/24 HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT from 1pm until 9pm this evening. *Saturday’s temps of 99 and the heat index of 107 was a bit toasty for some and today may be a touch warmer. By the way, it’s summertime! We can look for our actual temperature’s around 100 again and with humidity around 29% and dew point temps in the low 60’s, we’ll be in the 105 or higher [...]
SATURDAY JUNE 22, 2024
0310L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 6/22/24 *Warmer temps in store for today. Yesterdays highs were in the mid-90s and today we’ll be in the upper 90’s. Sunday will be start day for near 100+ temps for several days so figure out your strategy for staying cool. There is an outside chance we may see a thundershower this morning as a trough moves through and we could see thunderstorms later today as a weak front [...]
FRIDAY JUNE 21, 2024
0250L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 6/21/24 *THE HEAT IS ON. This should be an ample WARNING to everyone. It is summertime and we get hot. How long will this heat last? Probably until Fall. We won’t be above 100 all the time but summer does bring warmer and hotter temperatures. This said, I put this link on my post yesterday and will maintain it through the hotter times. TAKE THE TIME to read through [...]