May 2023
TUESDAY MAY 23, 2023
0320L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/23/23 *This post also appears on the GARFIELD COUNTY EM app under GCEM BLOG* *We are in that GENERAL RISK AREA for thunderstorms again today and technically through this weekend. Anywhere from a 30 to 50% chance exists for thunderstorms. Better chances per guidance, even though guidance is a little sketchy, for actual severe weather appears to be this weekend when the upper low that is anchored out west, actually [...]
MONDAY MAY 22, 2023
0325L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/22/23 * After reading the guidance from the SPC, Wichita and Norman WFO’S, we’ll stand a chance for scattered showers and thunderstorms for the next several days. There is no promise that it will rain everywhere but if it rains where you are it may be heavy at times. If storms can organize out there, hail and winds will become a possible problem. What happens tomorrow will depend on what [...]
SUNDAY MAY 21, 2023
0330L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/21/23 SHORT AND SWEET: * Another nice day is expected with temps in the low to mid 70’s along with light winds. Enjoy this while you can as rain chances will increase this week. This doesn’t mean it will rain all of the time but the possibility is there. Normally, at this time of the year, we are humid and very warm so as stated, enjoy this cooler weather while [...]
SATURDAY MAY 20, 2023
0340L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 5/20/23 *The RAIN is over for a day or so. There is a good chance to see fog in the area this morning so slow down and be careful. Don’t over-drive the conditions out there. Today will be dry and cool and you may notice some haze out there. The haze will be smoke from the fires in western Canada, per guidance. Next chance for rain will be later [...]
FRIDAY MAY 19, 2023
0330L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 5/19/23 *GARFIELD COUNTY EM is our notification and Preparedness app. NWS advisories and warnings come through in detail automatically when issued. You’ll also get our advisories. Be ready and informed from GCEM and the NWS. * We are in a General Risk area for severe weather and if storms occur, heavy rainfall along with hail and gusty winds would be our primary threats. A cold front is pushing towards [...]
THURSDAY MAY 18, 2023
0325L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 5/18/23 * At 0300L-Showers and a few embedded thunderstorms are affecting west-central Oklahoma and moving into the central part of the state. Showers are possible this morning but it appears our rainfall for the day may come later this afternoon and overnight. We are in the General Risk Area today so the larger severe risk will be in western and southwestern Oklahoma. We’ll also be dealing with a cold [...]
WEDNESDAY MAY 17, 2023
0335L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 5/17/23 * A nice day then rain chances this evening and tomorrow. Today’s temps will be a little below normal but winds will also be in check so enjoy the day with “mostly” sunny skies. Tonight, storms should form out in the eastern Texas Panhandle, per guidance, and move across the area overnight. Some of these storms could be severe due to winds and possibly hail so we’ll keep [...]
TUESDAY MAY 16, 2023
0345L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 5/16/23 * The rain is over for a few days. I received a total of 2.5 inches of rain over the weekend. Let me know your totals too, please. This should help us on the drought situation in which we are in a severe drought as of last Thursday. * Weather-wise, we should remain dry for the next few days with rain back in the forecast on Thursday. We [...]
MONDAY MAY 15, 2023
0300L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 5/15/23 **Be sure to download our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app. You’re not prepared without it. My posts also appear on the app under GCEM BLOG each day. *One more day of a few showers around the area then this system will be moving out of the area. A cold front will push in later this evening bringing dryer air and cooler temps. We should dry out some for the [...]
SUNDAY MAY 14, 2023
0240L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 5/14/23 **Be sure to download our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app. You’re not prepared without it. This post will appear on the app under GCEM BLOG each day in the event you don’t see it on social media. * PER GUIDANCE: Moisture will continue to stream into the area thus giving us a better chance for widespread showers and possibly a thunderstorm. We aren’t expecting anything severe since instability is [...]
SATURDAY MAY 13, 2023
0300L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 5/13/23 **Be sure to download our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app. You’re not prepared without it. * At 0240L, a cold front is creeping our way and will stall out in our area and could possibly creep back to the north as a warm front. It’s the reason we haven’t see any rain YET. Meanwhile, an upper low in SW Texas is lifting north and will bring with it sub-tropical [...]
FRIDAY MAY 12, 2023
0415L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 5/12/23 * We are in a MARGINAL RISK area for thunderstorms today. See graphic attached. We are expecting a cold front that will push into the area today or tonight and it will intersect the dryline out west. Where these boundaries meet to the south and east will be the areas of concern for additional severe storms. Timing of storms for us, see 2nd graphic, will be 6pm to [...]
THURSDAY MAY 11, 2023
0420L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 5/11/23 READ AND SHARE ** TODAY is that day you should have our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app. NWS advisories/warnings come through in detail. Download it and understand how it works. Pay close attention to information that will be pushed through from GCEM and the NWS. *We are in an ENHANCED RISK for severe weather later today with ALL HAZARDS POSSIBLE. Where storms form this afternoon will be an important [...]
WEDNESDAY MAY 10, 2023
0250L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 5/10/23 ** GARFIELD COUNTY EM is our notification and preparedness app. NWS information comes through, IN DETAIL, when issued. We’ll send out info from our office, when necessary, too. Expect additional information later today and tomorrow from our office through this app. * GENERAL RISK for thunderstorms later today and tonight. The severe threat is in NW Oklahoma. Keep in mind that the atmosphere is unstable but capped. If [...]
TUESDAY MAY 9, 2023
0410L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 5/9/23 * Today could be interesting if certain model guidance comes true. Right now models are NOT in total agreement but here is an educated guess based on discussions at 2 NWS offices. THIS MORNING- slight chance for t-storms along the OK/KS border. If these form, they shouldn’t last too long and move ENE. These could form as far south as we are. LATER THIS AFTERNOON- many variables: the [...]
MONDAY MAY 8, 2023
0400L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 5/8/23 *We are in a MARGINAL RISK AREA for severe weather later today and tonight. Parameters are pretty much the same as they have been as the southern half of the state is in a better area for storms. THAT SAID, this week will be interesting as we’ll have a cold front push through this morning along with the formation of the dryline out west. This cold front will [...]
SUNDAY MAY 7, 2023
300L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 5/7/23 * Download our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app. NWS warnings and advisories automatically come through our app in detail. It is a great tool to have and it costs YOU, nothing. Get it today and research the whole app. It’s loaded with great info to get you and your family prepared! *We are in a GENERAL RISK area for thunderstorms later today. Depending on where the dryline ends up [...]
SATURDAY MAY 6, 2023
0350L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 5/6/23 * Download our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app. NWS warnings and advisories automatically come through our app in detail. It is a great tool to have and it costs YOU, nothing. Get it today and research the whole app. It’s loaded with great info to get you and your family prepared! * Very warm today with gusty southwest winds. The fire danger will be low but with drying winds, [...]
FRIDAY MAY 5, 2023
0320L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 5/5/23 *** THERE MAY BE SOME FOG ISSUES THIS MORNING SO SLOW DOWN & DRIVE CAREFULLY*** ** Download our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app. NWS warnings and advisories automatically come through our app in detail. It is a great tool to have and it costs YOU, nothing. Get it today and research the whole app. It’s loaded with great info. * We missed the severe weather but that’s ok. We [...]
THURSDAY MAY 4, 2023
0330L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 5/4/23 ** Download our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app. NWS warnings and advisories automatically come through our app, IN DETAIL! It is a great tool to have and it costs YOU, nothing. * We are in a SLIGHT RISK for severe weather early this morning into the late evening hours. I have been talking about how you should be preparing for severe weather and today MIGHT be that day. Parameters [...]