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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

0315L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 9/03/24 *Expect cloudy conditions today similar to yesterday. We may see some sunshine this afternoon so we’ll see what happens. We do expect to stay in the mid 80’s so enjoy the cooler weather. We should average in the mid to upper 80’s all week. Lows will be in the 60’s.   *We are under severe drought conditions right now so use extreme caution if doing any controlled burning. [...]

0330L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 9/1/24 *Per forecast guidance, we can pretty much rule out rain chances for tonight. Another front is forecast to move through the area but will have little to no effect on us. High rain chances will occur in southern Oklahoma, mostly south of I-40. If traveling in that area, stay alert for flooding of some sort, depending on where you may be. For our area, enjoy warmer temps and [...]