0310L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 6/20/24 *HEAT is coming. Today, we’ll be around 90. Friday in the mid-90’s, Saturday, upper 90’s and Sunday starts us in the 100 to 105 range. Add humidity and this will up our HEAT INDEX. Folks, prepare for the heat. Keep in mind that it’s summertime and it gets hot. Take the proper precautions to stay cool and if you start to feel weak or dizzy while working outdoors, [...]

0310L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 6/18/24 *General Thunderstorm Risk today. Strong southerly winds will gust upwards of 35 mph as a storm system traverses the region north of us. By late afternoon, there “might” be some severe weather ongoing in southwestern Kansas that could drift this way. If this occurs and storms do reach us, winds will be our threats. *NO CONTROLLED BURNING is ask of you all today and most likely all week [...]

0320L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 6/16/24 *Hot and humid with a very slight chance for thunderstorms. If storms were to occur, wind and possibly hail would be the main threats. This will be our pattern for several days. *Yesterday we had 5 fires within 20 to 30 minutes or so. We believe these were caused by a vehicle pulling a trailer dragging a chain causing sparks. As dry as we are now, sparks will [...]

0310L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 6/14/24 *The upper ridge is firmly in place so we’ll see temps once again in the upper 90’s to low 100’s with south winds. Storms developed in eastern Colorado and traveled our way late yesterday just causing a wind issue for our area. This MAY occur again later this evening since we are in a GENERAL Risk area for thunderstorms. We’ll see how the forecast ends up later today. [...]

0315L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 6/12/24 *Today begins with even warmer weather with highs in the mid 90’s. As harvest continues and the land becomes bare, the sunshine is reflected, instead of absorbed, off the surface thus being a “factor” in the warming process. This is not to mention a low level thermal ridge expanding to the northeast over the area. Basically, it’s going to get hotter. *Overall, we’ll be ok, just a bit [...]

0300L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT  06/10/24 *It appears we may stay rain-free for several days. If this holds and with harvest going on, the FIRE DANGER WILL INCREASE. Warm temps, dewpoint temps in the 50s and humidity in the 30’s will contribute to this danger. At least the winds will be nominal for a few days. If you see smoke or fire, call 911 immediately so a response can be sent. There has been [...]

0315L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT  06/08/24 *MESO CONVECTIVE SYSTEMS, (MCS), will continue to be a pest for the area during the overnight hours. Storms will form over the high plains of Wyoming and Colorado and work their way southeast. We will be in the MARGINAL RISK area for later tonight so we’ll see how this mess comes together. We will also have a front push into the area along with a low level jet [...]

0320L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT  06/06/24 *MARGINAL RISK FOR SEVERE STORMS LATER THIS AFTERNOON INTO THE EVENING HOURS. *We have another cold front that will move into the area today. By late afternoon, the front “should” be located near the I-40 corridor. Storms should be able to form along this boundary later today and it appears, per guidance, that they would fire out west first. Timing, as always, will make that difference where so [...]

0320L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT  06/04/24 *We are in a SLIGHT/MARGINAL RISK for severe weather later today and tonight. Where will the storms fire up later today? Not sure per guidance but it might be in northern Oklahoma this time. The how, when, and where, are very questionable so we’ll have to wait and see. Either way, if storms occur, a low level jet may be involved enhancing the severity so we’ll keep an [...]

0255L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT  06/02/24 *Convective activity at 0245L is not severe and is not expected to become severe this morning. The atmosphere is unstable but that kicking mechanism just isn’t present at this time. This afternoon may be different out along the dryline which will be in the middle of the Texas panhandle. Storms are expected to fire out west and move east. These will likely affect western and southern Oklahoma. In [...]