August 2023
FRIDAY AUGUST 4, 2023
0330L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/04/23 *HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR TODAY AND SATURDAY FROM NOON UNTIL 9PM, BOTH DAYS. “Heat index values” up to 109 are possible today and up to 111 on SATURDAY. SUNDAY will be transition day to cooler weather. That process will be slow in coming. **Download our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app. The GCEM Blog on the app is the same information I post early in the mornings and on the [...]
THURSDAY AUGUST 3, 2023
0345L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/03/23 *HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR TODAY AND FRIDAY FROM NOON UNTIL 9PM, BOTH DAYS. “Heat index values” up to 106 are possible today and up to 110 on FRIDAY. **Be sure to download our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app and remember that the information I post on social media each day is located on this app under GCEM Blog and on the front page of our website at www.gcem.org. *RELIEF [...]
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 2, 2023
0255L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/02/23 *EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FOR TODAY(WEDNESDAY) FROM NOON UNTIL 9PM THIS EVENING. “Heat index values” up to 112 are possible. We will be back in a Heat Advisory on Thursday, as it appears right now per guidance. * The heat dome above us continues to move east very slowly and we’ll continue with very hot temperatures through most of the weekend. It appears we may see a front [...]
TUESDAY AUGUST 1, 2023
0315L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/01/23 *HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR TODAY(TUESDAY) FROM NOON UNTIL 8PM THIS EVENING. “Heat index values” up to 108 are possible. **Be sure to download our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app and remember that the information I post on social media each day is located on our app under GCEM Blog and on the front page of our website at www.gcem.org. *Continued hot will be the main saying through this week [...]
July 2023
MONDAY JULY 31, 2023
0255L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/31/23 *HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR TODAY(MONDAY) FROM NOON UNTIL 8PM THIS EVENING. “Heat index values” up to 107 are possible. Use EXTREME CAUTION while doing anything outdoors for a prolonged period of time. *The strong ridge of high pressure that is responsible for this heat will persist through this week. The winds will increase with some gusts in the mid-20s so use caution if doing any burning this week. [...]
SUNDAY JULY 30, 2023
0310L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/30/23 *HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR TODAY(SUNDAY) FROM NOON UNTIL 8PM THIS EVENING. Heat index values to 105 are expected. Here is a link to HEAT SAFETY from the NWS- https://www.weather.gov/safety/heat *As stated yesterday, the latest Drought Monitor has us in a MODERATE DROUGHT for most of the county and in a SEVERE DROUGHT in the northeast part of the county. If we continue to receive some rainfall, it just [...]
SATURDAY JULY 29, 2023
0330L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/29/23 *HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR TODAY(SATURDAY) FROM NOON UNTIL 8PM TONIGHT. Heat index values to 106 are expected. Use extreme caution while working and while kids are playing outdoors. Here is a link to HEAT ISSUES FROM THE NWS- https://www.weather.gov/safety/heat *The new Drought Monitor has us in a MODERATE DROUGHT for most of the county and in a SEVERE DROUGHT in the northeast part of the county. If we [...]
FRIDAY JULY 28, 2023
0240L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/28/23 *HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR TODAY(FRIDAY) FROM NOON UNTIL 8PM TONIGHT. HEAT INDEX VALUES FROM 106 ARE POSSIBLE. USE EXTREME CAUTION IF WORKING IN THE HEAT. *The new Drought Monitor has us in a MODERATE/SEVERE drought depending on where you live in the county. If we continue to receive rainfall, it just might get a bit better before winter. We’ll see what happens. *The FIRE DANGER continues upwards. If [...]
THURSDAY JULY 27, 2023
0305L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/27/23 *HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT TODAY(THURSDAY) FROM NOON UNTIL 8PM TONIGHT. HEAT INDEX VALUES FROM 105 TO 108 ARE POSSIBLE. USE EXTREME CAUTION IF WORKING IN THE HEAT. *The FIRE DANGER continues upwards. If you decide to do any controlled burning, call it in to dispatch. 580-234-FIRE (3473). If it gets out of control, call 911. If we respond to a controlled burn and you are NOT THERE, it will [...]
WEDNESDAY JULY 26, 2023
0302L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/26/23 *HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT TODAY(WEDNESDAY) FROM NOON UNTIL 8PM TONIGHT. HEAT INDEX VALUES FROM 100 UP TO 108 IN SOME AREAS OF THE STATE ARE POSSIBLE. USE EXTREME CAUTION while working outdoors and take frequent breaks. *The FIRE DANGER continues to slowly creep upwards. If you decide to do any controlled burning, know, and understand the laws and regulations before setting a fire. Here is a link: https://www.ok-pba.org/laws-and-regulations Just [...]
TUESDAY JULY 25, 2023
0320L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/25/23 *HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT TODAY FROM NOON UNTIL 8PM TONIGHT. HEAT INDEX VALUES UP TO 108 IN SOME AREAS OF THE STATE ARE POSSIBLE. Advisories may be needed each day due to the excessive heat and humidity. Use EXTREME CAUTION while working outdoors and take frequent breaks. At least the winds will be blowing! *The FIRE DANGER is slowly creeping upwards. If you decide to do any controlled burning, [...]
MONDAY JULY 24, 2023
0300L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/24/23 * Rain/storms aren’t in the forecast this week so we can rest at night. The heater has been turned up for those that love the heat. For those that hate the heat, it will be a few months until fall arrives. Speaking of heat; a HEAT ADVISORY is in effect from noon TUESDAY through Tuesday evening until 8pm. We will be in or very near the 100s for high [...]
SUNDAY JULY 23, 2023
0315L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/23/23 * The heat will turn back on starting today with the HEAT INDEX near 100 then all of this coming week, we’ll be in the low 100’s on heat index temps. Rain chances will be low to non-existent so be prepared for the higher temps. We actually have enjoyed a cooler summer so far so just remember that the heat is normal for summer and it’s on its way. [...]
SATURDAY JULY 22, 2023
0335L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/22/23 *NO storms this morning but yesterday we received 1.6 inches of rainfall and maximum wind gust were 50 at the Lahoma Mesonet site and 58 at the Breckinridge site. The Vance AWOS SITE had 2 wind gusts of 84 MPH within 7 minutes of each other and an additional gust of 78mph after the last gust. Woodring airport had a max gust of 51 mph during this timeframe. *Damage-wise: [...]
FRIDAY JULY 21, 2023
0255L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/21/23 *SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH UNTIL 0700 LOCAL TIME THIS MORNING. *At 0245 local time we have a line of t-storms moving our way, see graphic. By the time most folks see the graphic the storms will be on us or just past us. The main threats with this will be wind gusts upwards of 70 mph and torrential rainfall. This line is moving east at roughly 45 mph so if [...]
THURSDAY JULY 20, 2023
0315L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/20/23 *No Heat advisory so far for today as we look to be a little cooler in our area, We are expecting a front to push in but we really won’t feel that effect until later this evening. It will bring an opportunity for showers and thunderstorms. Then later tonight, storms that formed out in the high plains of Colorado/Western Kansas will make it into the area between 11pm and [...]
WEDNESDAY JULY 19, 2023
0300L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/19/23 *HEAT ADVISORY remains in effect until 8pm tonight. Heat Index values to 110 are possible this afternoon. EXTREME CAUTION is advised if working or being outdoors for any extended lengths of time. A weak frontal boundary will push into the area this afternoon providing NO relief as it moves through the area. There will be a very slight chance for thunderstorms as it moves through. Any threat from storms, [...]
TUESDAY JULY 18, 2023
0255L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/18/23 *HEAT ADVISORY CONTINUES IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY UNTIL 8PM THIS EVENING. “Heat index values” could end up around 108+ here in the area. Extreme caution is advised if you work outside. Make sure you hydrate properly. No storms are in the forecast today. *With AIR temperatures nearing 105 today and the heat index possibly reaching 108, anyone working outdoors should use extreme caution. Pay close attention to how [...]
MONDAY JULY 17, 2023
MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/17/23 *HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY UNTIL 8PM “TUESDAY” EVENING. Heat index values could end up around 105 over the next few days here in the area. Extreme caution is advised if you work outside. Make sure you hydrate properly. *Along with the heat, winds will increase so use caution if you utilize anything related to fire. The fire danger is low right now but we are dry [...]
SUNDAY JULY 16, 2023
0315L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/16/23 * Sunshine, warmth, and a “possibility” of rain overnight is what the week looks like right now. The HEAT INDEX will ramp up Monday thru Thursday as humidity and dewpoint temps increase then higher rain chances return for the weekend. *The FIRE DANGER will be increasing as we move forward so be careful out there. Anyone doing any controlled burning needs to call dispatch at 580-234-3473 and let them [...]
