August 2025
MONDAY AUGUST 18, 2025
0325L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 8/18/25 HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY, UNTIL 8PM THIS EVENING. HEAT INDEX VALUES COULD REACH 107 THIS AFTERNOON. The heat continues with a SLIGHT cool down expected by mid-week. High Temps will drop into the upper 80s after Wednesday, due to a cold front. There is a chance for thunderstorms as that cold front moves into the area late Tuesday evening into Wednesday morning. There is also [...]
SUNDAY AUGUST 17, 2025
0300L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 8/17/25 HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1PM TODAY, UNTIL 8PM THIS EVENING. USE “EXTREME CAUTION” WHILE WORKING OUTDOORS! The heat continues with a cool down expected by mid-week. High Temps will drop into the upper 80s and low 90s after Wednesday, due to a cold front, through the rest of this week so keep moving forward and we’ll see if those rain chances actually occur too. Overall, we’ll be [...]
SATURDAY AUGUST 16, 2025
0305L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 8/16/25 HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY, UNTIL 8PM THIS EVENING. Not a lot of new information to discuss since it’s going to continue to be hot. Just use caution while working outdoors in the heat. We are expecting a cool front by mid-week next week that should cool temps down a bit with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s. We ‘ll see what happens there. [...]
FRIDAY AUGUST 15, 2025
0315L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 8/15/25 HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON UNTIL 8PM THIS EVENING. The ridge of high pressure will continue to build over the area. Temperatures will range from the upper 90s into the low 100s with heat indices upwards of 108. If working outdoors, hydrate properly and take breaks as needed. Overall, we’ll be ok, so here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN: Friday- Sunny, hot with highs around 101. [...]
THURSDAY AUGUST 14, 2025
0255L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 8/14/25 Same story as yesterday with hot conditions outside. No Heat Advisories expected here today but there may be tomorrow into the weekend. Just pace yourselves while working outdoors and hydrate accordingly. Overall, we’ll be ok, so here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN: Thursday- Sunny. Highs in the mid-90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Thursday Night- Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. South winds 5 to [...]
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 13, 2025
0350L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 8/13/25 Today should be clear, for the most part, and hot. No heat advisories expected but with the heat and very light winds, be sure and hydrate properly. We will only be getting warmer between now and next week so prepare accordingly. Overall, we’ll be ok, so here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN: Wednesday- Sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 97. Calm [...]
TUESDAY AUGUST 12, 2025
0300L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 8/12/25 FLOOD WATCH UNTIL 0700L THIS MORNING. Our chances for rain this morning are low-20%-due to storm tracks right now at 0250L but things could change up a bit so we’ll wait and see where this mess out west and south of us ends up. We will continue with a 20% chance through the day. We should become mostly clear tonight. Overall, we’ll be ok, so here is your [...]
MONDAY AUGUST 11, 2025
0310L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 8/11/25 We are in a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 0600L this morning along with a Flood Watch until 0700L. Flash flood warnings are in effect for areas of eastern Grant and western Kay county so if traveling that way, use caution. As of 0300L, we haven’t received any rain yet but that will most likely change before dawn. PWAT values are near 1.7 to 1.9” so keep that in [...]
SUNDAY AUGUST 10, 2025
0250L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 8/10/25 HEAT ADVISORY STILL IN EFFECT FROM 12PM TODAY UNTIL 8PM THIS EVENING. MARGINAL RISK FOR SEVERE WEATHER WITH WIND AND HAIL BEING THE MAIN THREATS. Throughout this summer, we have been under a Heat Advisory of some type for quite some time. The forecast, below, has the information likely for today. Some of this may change a bit depending on how storms in Kansas decay later so we’ll [...]
SATURDAY AUGUST 9, 2025
0305L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 8/9/25 HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY UNTIL 8PM THIS EVENING. The heat continues. Not much else to say other than if you are working outdoors, take your time, hydrate properly, make sure outdoor pets have plenty of FRESH water, and keep an eye out on the kids while they play. The heat will affect them too. Here is a link to research HEAT RELATED information. https://www.weather.gov/safety/heat Overall, [...]
FRIDAY AUGUST 8, 2025
0305L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 8/8/25 HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON UNTIL 8PM TODAY. Heat Index Values upwards to 110 are POSSIBLE. The situation with the heat might turn into a warning if conditions worsen. Will advise if needed. Use EXTREME CAUTION while working outdoors. Speaking of warnings, if you plan on traveling to the Tulsa area, they are under an EXTREME HEAT WARNING today. Again, just be prepared. Here is a link [...]
THURSDAY AUGUST 7, 2025
0255L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 8/7/25 HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON UNTIL 8PM TODAY AND ON FRIDAY. Heat Index Values upwards from 105 to 110 are expected. Use EXTREME CAUTION while working outdoors. Here is a link to research HEAT RELATED information. https://www.weather.gov/safety/heat There are low chances for thunderstorms Saturday Night through Monday night. Overall, we’ll be ok, so here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN: Today- Sunny, hot with highs around 102. [...]
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 6, 2025
0320L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 8/6/25 The ridge of high pressure continues to slowly creep our way and is centered over New Mexico at this time. It will allow our temps to increase especially Thursday and Friday. There isn’t any heat advisories expected for today but this could change depending on conditions. We’ll see what happens. Stay hydrated while working outdoors and don’t forget your pets too. It will be windy today with some [...]
TUESDAY AUGUST 5, 2025
0400L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 8/5/25 The ridge of high pressure will slowly move our way from the SW U.S. As it does over the next day or so, we will definitely be getting warmer. Winds will become southerly and possibly gusty. Storm chances go way down until later on Saturday and Sunday. Until then, the heat index will rise so if you plan on being outdoors working, hydrate properly and use caution. Make [...]
MONDAY AUGUST 4, 2025
0300L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 8/4/25 NO RISK AREAS in our part of the world today. We can expect mostly sunny skies with highs in the upper 80s. It will be humid and with light winds, if you work outdoors, make sure you hydrate properly. Temps will be increasing as the week progresses so just keep this in mind. Overall, we’ll be ok, so here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN: Monday- Mostly sunny. [...]
SUNDAY AUGUST 3, 2025
0312L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 8/3/25 We are in a MARGINAL RISK for severe weather early this morning and later today into tonight. Storms to our northwest should begin to affect the area within the next few hours. See radar pic as of 0312L. This line varies in speed so we’ll see how timing works out. On average, you can expect heavy rainfall, lightning, and wind gusts upwards of 50 mph as of this [...]
SATURDAY AUGUST 2, 2025
0345L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 8/2/25 We are in a GENERAL RISK area for thunderstorms later today into tonight. There is a Slight Risk over the panhandles into SW Oklahoma due to NW flow aloft along the eastern periphery of the upper high which is centered in the SW U.S.. With good moisture return along with atmospheric instability, severe weather in eastern Colorado through both panhandles will be possible. If you plan on traveling [...]
FRIDAY AUGUST 1, 2025
0325L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 8/1/25 With temps forecast to be in the mid-80s along with light northeasterly winds, we should see a relatively nice day. Rain chances are highest south and southeast of us so if you plan to travel, take note of the forecast at your destination. Rainfall in southeast Oklahoma may be heavy so again, be careful. Overall, we’ll be ok, so here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN: Friday- Partly [...]
July 2025
THURSDAY JULY 31, 2025
0310L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 7/31/25 NO ADVISORIES EXPECTED FOR HEAT FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. Thunderstorm activity will occur off and on this morning. We aren’t expecting severe weather until the latter part of the weekend into next week. We’ll see how that works out. Enjoy the break from the heat for now. I am keeping the link for heat related issues here for today- https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/heatrisk/ Overall, we’ll be ok, so here is [...]
WEDNESDAY JULY 30, 2025
0215L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 7/30/25 HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON UNTIL 8 PM THIS EVENING. Here is a link for heat related issues- https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/heatrisk/ HOT AND HUMID. We do have a fairly strong cold front heading our way and temps on Thursday vary due to forecast speeds of the front. We could end up in the low 80s with a fast passage, upper 80s to low 90s with a medium speed and [...]