August 2024
SATURDAY AUGUST 10, 2024
0245L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 8/10/24 Around 0200, power was lost in areas on the west side of Enid. This was possibly due to a powerline down. Not sure how long it will be until power is restored. Hang in there. Rain chances and most importantly, the cooler weather continues today so enjoy this cooler temps as it will warm back up in a few days. There isn’t much instability so our chances for [...]
FRIDAY AUGUST 9, 2024
0315L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 8/09/24 *RAIN is possible early this morning into the afternoon. There are several variables on this but we’ll just see if it rains. Tonight, it will rain so we’ll see how much we get and the chance for rain will be around all weekend, especially in the evening and overnight hours. Any threats, as it appears right now would be mainly wind but there could be a hail threat. [...]
THURSDAY AUGUST 8, 2024
0300L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 8/08/24 *A Cold front is on the way and should arrive later this afternoon. Showers and thunderstorms are expected overnight along with cooler temps Friday and over the weekend. Enjoy this break in higher temps as they will return on Tuesday. Rain chances over the weekend are roughly from 20 to 50%. *Overall, we’ll be ok so here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Thursday- Mostly sunny. A slight [...]
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 7, 2024
0315L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 8/07/24 *HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 12 NOON UNTIL 9 PM THIS EVENING. Heat Index values up to 105 or higher are possible. *Two more days of 100’s and we’ll have a cooler weekend with a chance for rain. High temps starting Friday will be in the 80s and Saturday, we may not get out of the upper 70’s. We’ll see what happens. The cold front that will cause [...]
TUESDAY AUGUST 6, 2024
0255L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 8/06/24 *HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 12 NOON UNTIL 9 PM THIS EVENING. We have a front that will arrive early this evening. We’re not expecting any precip but we do expect a rise in dewpoint temps which will increase the heat index as this front pushes into the area. Not expecting any cooler temps at all with this front. The front late Thursday will drop temps around 10-14 [...]
MONDAY AUGUST 5, 2024
0245L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 8/05/24 *The heat will be turned back on starting today with most high temps at or above 100. Humidity will be low so the heat index should be close to the temperature by a degree or so. Either way, summer is still here so pace yourselves while working outdoors. Make sure your pets have fresh water and food if they are outdoor animals. We do have a front that [...]
SUNDAY AUGUST 4, 2024
0345L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 8/04/24 *Another nice day similar to yesterday but a bit warmer. Winds will be light and humidity should be a bit lower. *The FIRE DANGER will be returning SINCE LOWER Dew Points and very low Humidity will be prevalent around mid-week. There will also be a low chance for rain later this week so we’ll see which one wins out. I’ll take the rain. We are in a MODERATE [...]
SATURDAY AUGUST 3, 2024
0315L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 8/03/24 *After a mild day on Friday, we’ll see temps climb back into the upper 90’s today with a heat index around 100 or so. Winds will be light so continue to pace yourselves outdoors while doing any strenuous work. Rain chances for our area are low so just be careful outdoors. We will be getting back to hotter temps by Tuesday. *Overall, we’ll be ok so here is [...]
FRIDAY AUGUST 2, 2024
0310L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 8/02/24 *GENERAL RISK FOR THUNDERSTORMS MAINLY THIS MORNING. *At 0245 this morning, showers and thunderstorms are in the area. These will persist through roughly mid-morning. It will be a bit humid when the sun comes back out but not quite as bad as yesterday. Rainfall, though light, is much needed but we will heat back up this weekend into next week. It’s just the nature of the season. Storm-wise, [...]
THURSDAY AUGUST 1, 2024
0320L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 8/01/24 *EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1PM UNTIL 9PM THIS EVENING FOR OUR AREA. Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 114 degrees. ALSO, we are in a MARGINAL RISK for severe weather later today as a front pushes into the area. The main threat will be strong to severe downbursts as these storms develop and collapse. This will be prevalent through sunset as it appears [...]
July 2024
WEDNESDAY JULY 31, 2024
0250L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 7/31/24 *HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT AGAIN TODAY FROM NOON UNTIL 9 PM THIS EVENING. HEAT INDEX VALUES OF UP TO 110 ARE POSSIBLE. * It’s going to be hot for the foreseeable future. It’s summer so just expect it. Believe it or not, there have been summers in the past where we were a lot hotter than we are today. Hang in there, winter is just around the corner, [...]
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 [...]
