0315L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 8/21/25 Another day with no major heat issues and it looks like the weekend is setting up to be nice too. That said, per guidance, we have a substantial cool down forecast for next week. How do high temps in the upper 60s to low 70s look like to you all? It appears like we may see these type of temps so sit back, absorb some sunshine this weekend [...]

0310L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 8/19/25 MARGINAL RISK FOR SEVERE WEATHER THIS EVENING. HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY, UNTIL 8PM THIS EVENING. HEAT INDEX VALUES COULD REACH 106 THIS AFTERNOON. Thunderstorms will continue to be diurnally driven and very erratic in movement once again today. These popcorn storms will, AGAIN, be capable of high downburst winds when they collapse so keep this in mind. Winds from collapsing storms can produce very high [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]