September 2024
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
0300L- TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 9/24/24 *MARGINAL RISK for possibly some severe weather later today as another cold front moves into the area. Timing will be the main factor for severity. If storms occur, expect wind gusts of 60-80 mph along with quarter size hail and heavy rainfall. Timing will be anytime in the 3pm to 10 pm timeframe. No need to panic and this might change during the day. I’ll advise if [...]
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
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 [...]
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 22, 2024
0310L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 9/22/24 *It rained! Not much but enough to knock the dirt down some. We do expect more during the day into tonight so we’ll see how much more falls during this event. A cold front will push into and through the area today bringing much cooler air. Highs this week will average between 75-80 degrees and lows will be in the low to mid 50s. I’m ok with that. [...]
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 21, 2024
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 [...]
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
0305L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 9/20/24 *HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY UNTIL 8PM THIS EVENING. Use caution while working outdoors. *Part of the county is in a MARGINAL RISK area for severe weather again today. The balance is in the GENERAL RISK area. The lines really mean nothing as storms don’t see these graphs and then go wherever they want. Just be prepared for a few storms later today. The main threat [...]
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
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 [...]
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
0345L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 9/18/24 *We have a low chance for thunderstorms this morning and maybe tonight. We’ll have a better chance on Thursday/Thursday evening, as of right now. Some models aren’t in total agreement. It will be a little humid out there so pace yourselves while working and we’ll see what mother nature sends us. *We remain in a severe/extreme drought. Use EXTREME caution while utilizing anything related to fire. Call 911 [...]
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
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 [...]
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
0315L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 9/16/24 *A few showers are possible this morning in far NW Oklahoma. Don’t think these will make it this far east. These are due to some elevated instability per guidance. Other than this, expect several more days of above normal temperatures and then chances for rain will be better as we near the weekend. Overall, we’ll be ok so here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today- Sunny. Highs [...]
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 15, 2024
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 [...]
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 14, 2024
0325L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 9/14/24 *With high temps looking to be in the mid-90s for the next seven days or so means you’ll need to use caution while working outdoors. We have a low chance for rain this morning as a trough moves through the area. This will add a bit of humidity to the mix so just stay weather aware and we all should be ok. Keep your eyes peeled for smoke [...]
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
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 [...]
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
0315L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 9/12/24 *A slow warmup to above average temps basically starts on Friday. We will see temps climb into the upper 90s by Saturday and last into at least mid-week. I guess summer isn’t ready to give up yet. Until then, we’ll be fairly warm with temps around 90 with winds around 10-15 mph. *I know I have discussed winter weather here lately but before we get there, we’ll have [...]
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
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. [...]
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
0315L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 9/10/24 *We are in a SEVERE DROUGHT right now. As things look, it could go to Extreme soon if we don’t receive any appreciable rainfall. That stated, we’ll be around 90 degrees, Dew Point temps will be in the low 40s, and Relative Humidity for today will be in the upper teens. Winds will average 5 to 10 mph with some gusts upwards of 20 mph. Use EXTREME CAUTION [...]
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
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 [...]
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 8, 2024
0340L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 9/08/24 *More of the same weather for today as yesterday. Not too much to get excited over. Rainfall seems bleak for the area this week so you may need to continue to water your respective areas. Winds will pick up on Tuesday and the Fire Danger will increase as we see dew point temps in the 40’s and relative humidity falls to around 20. Could be an interesting day. [...]
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 7, 2024
0305L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 9/07/24 *PER GUIDANCE- Mild afternoons and cooler mornings over the weekend. No rain in close proximity for the next 5 days of more as it appears right now. We are under severe drought conditions so keep that in mind if doing controlled burning and if you smoke, don’t throw any lit items out of the windows of your vehicles. *We are slowly migrating into fall and at least it [...]
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
0320L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 9/06/24 *No rain overnight unfortunately so we’ll be watering the yard since there is no rain in the foreseeable future. It looked promising last night for a while but we all know that result now. There is a very slight chance we could see a shower this morning so we’ll see what happens. Temps will average in the mid to upper 80s for highs with a stray low 90 [...]
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
0255L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 9/05/24 *A front is expected later today along with a low chance for showers. Not expecting any severe weather. Will watch and advise as needed. Otherwise, another fairly cool but humid day. Get out and enjoy. *For CONTROLLED BURNING outside of the city limits call 580-234-3473 and give your name, address, phone number, and where you want to burn. Dispatch will let us know. In Enid, you’ll need a [...]
