July 2023
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 [...]
SATURDAY JULY 15, 2023
0340L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/15/23 *We are in a GENERAL RISK area for thunderstorms today. I call this a 50/50 chance. There will be a huge difference in temps, we’ll end up in the upper 80s. Overall, we’ll be cooler with lite northeasterly winds around 10 mph. * Not expecting severe weather here today. There are storms out on the Texas panhandle at this hour, so we’ll keep an eye on them. *Overall, we’ll [...]
FRIDAY AFTERNOON JULY 14, 2023
We are in an Enhanced risk for severe weather this evening. Starting time is actually hard to say but keep your eyes to the sky up north as we move into the early evening hours. Depending where supercell storms form will determine the severity of our weather. Under the supercells storms we could see golfball size hail and winds from 70-80 mph along with torrential rainfall. Rainfall totals here could be upwards of 1 to 3 [...]
FRIDAY JULY 14, 2023
0305L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/14/23 * SLIGHT RISK FOR SEVERE WEATHER THIS EVENING INTO THE OVERNIGHT HOURS. TIMING WILL BE SOMETIME BETWEEN 1800 (6PM) THIS EVENING TO 0300 (3AM) SATURDAY MORNING. Threats, IF storms occur, will be large hail to golf ball in size along with 60-80 mph maximum wind speeds. These parameters would occur in discrete supercell storms. We’ll see what happens. * HEAT-WISE: high temps today will reach the lower 90s with [...]
THURSDAY JULY 13, 2023
0310L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/13/23 **HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1200L (12PM) UNTIL 2100L (9PM). Heat Index values up to 110 are expected. Use EXTREME CAUTION while working outdoors. This MIGHT be upgraded to an excessive heat warning later today if parameters are met as they were yesterday. * *We are in a MARGINAL RISK for severe weather from roughly 6pm this evening until 4 am Friday morning. Storms will form on the high [...]
WEDNESDAY JULY 11, 2023
0255L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/12/23 **EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1200L (12PM) UNTIL 2100L (9PM). Heat Index values up to 113 expected. Use EXTREME CAUTION while working outdoors ** * We are in a MARGINAL RISK for possibly some severe weather tonight. Strong to severe thunderstorms may move into northern and eastern Oklahoma this evening and progress south and east through the night. Damaging wind gusts and large hail will be the primary [...]
TUESDAY JULY 11, 2023
0330L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/11/23 *We are in a GENERAL RISK for severe weather this morning and then the heater gets turned on. Rainfall this morning has been heavy as we have received ½ inch of rain in 15 minutes from 0300 through 0315. It continues to rain and the heaviest rainfall should be out of the area by 0600L. Don’t hold me to that timeframe exactly but it should be close. *As stated [...]
MONDAY JULY 10, 2023
0320L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/10/23 *MARGINAL RISK FOR SEVERE WEATHER LATER TONIGHT * Cooler temps will be enjoyed once again as we should remain mostly clear and mildly humid. This will change as we resume the overnight thunderstorm chances tonight. This is what NW flow aloft is all about. Storms will form in the Eastern Colorado/Western Kansas area and make their way into our area. If these do occur, damaging winds will be our [...]
SUNDAY JULY 9, 2023
0245L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/09/23 * It got a bit windy overnight and it wouldn’t surprise me to see weaker tree damage this morning. If anyone did receive any damage, please let us know either by email and pics or through the damage report icon on the GARFIELD COUNTY EM app. My email is mike@gcem.org *The storms that rolled through around 0100-0120L did so really quickly. They did go severe as they moved into [...]
