June 2023
MONDAY JUNE 26, 2023
0245L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/26/23 *We had a front push through yesterday keeping us cooler for the day compared to the higher heat indices we had on SATURDAY. Not complaining here! We’ll be about the same today as we were on Sunday and then the toaster gets turned and temps will go up through the rest of the week. IF you plan in traveling south into southern Oklahoma or North Texas, the heat index [...]
SUNDAY JUNE 25, 2023
0320L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/25/23 * The heat is definitely back with the heat index yesterday reaching 103. We’ll be around 100 or so today so if you plan to be outdoors, stay hydrated and be careful out there. Summer heat is not new to Oklahoman's but pace yourselves anyway. If you are outside and you notice that you’re NOT sweating during activities, other than swimming, you may be in the first stages of [...]
SATURDAY JUNE 24, 2023
0255L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/24/23 * The rain bows out and the heat is back. Temperatures will range from the mid 90’s today into the low 100’s by mid-week. Mid 30s Humidity and mid 60s Dewpoint temperatures will make it feel like 101 by mid-afternoon today so pace yourselves and take breaks if working outdoors. *Snakes, frogs, and skeeters are on the loose out there so keep that watchful eye out if you live [...]
FRIDAY JUNE 23, 2023
0310L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/23/23 *HEAT will be the biggest threat over the next few days. Temps will be in the 90s but the heat index will be around 100 or a bit higher, especially on Saturday. We will have a chance for rain again today but it’s a low chance. You will need to pace yourselves if working outdoors and stay hydrated. *Per my fireworks post yesterday: It’s the law concerning firing them [...]
THURSDAY JUNE 22, 2023
0315L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/22/23 * MARGINAL/GENERAL RISK for severe weather today. “IF” we see storms, they will be moving in from the high plains of Colorado and Western Kansas and timing would be late morning to early afternoon, based on guidance at 0250L. We are on the edge of where these cells would track so we will have to wait and see how this one plays out. Yesterday, we got wet. We’ll see [...]
WEDNESDAY JUNE 21, 2023
0255L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/21/23 * We are in a MARGINAL risk for severe weather later today and tonight. IF STORMS OCCUR, high winds and hail will be the main threats. There is a 20% chance. This said, there is a chance we could see thunderstorms, this morning, in the area moving in from Kansas so we’ll keep an eye out there too. These storms appear that they would be high based storms and [...]
TUESDAY JUNE 20, 2023
0320L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/20/23 *As stated yesterday, THE HEAT IS DEFINITELY ON this week as a ridge if high pressure basically dominates the area. The Heat Index for our area today will be “around” 103. The Heat Index (HI) or the "Apparent Temperature" is an accurate measure of how hot it really feels when the Relative Humidity (RH) is factored in with the actual air temperature. Keep in mind that your body sweats [...]
MONDAY JUNE 19, 2023
0255L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/19/23 * The rain is over for several days and the HEAT IS ON! Temps will be in the 90’s for the most part but the HEAT INDEX will be near or around 100. Those that work outside will most likely be those that can adjust to the heat fairly well but remember to hydrate properly. I will post some of those “properly” items in the coming days, but for [...]
SUNDAY JUNE 18, 2023
0425L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/18/23 * Well, we had some very healthy winds last night and approximately ½ inch of rainfall. If anyone sustained any damage, please send a pic and the location of the damage to me at mike@gcem.org. If you have our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app, please use the DAMAGE REPORT or ASK THE DIRECTOR icons. This information is sent to the NWS with additional plotting information. *Our anemometer (wind speed indicator) [...]
SATURDAY JUNE 17, 2023
0340L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/17/23 * ENHANCED RISK FOR SEVERE WEATHER LATER TODAY AND TONIGHT- Timing is roughly 1800L(6pm) to 0100 Local time. This will be similar to Thursday’s storm system. There will be 2 waves; one will be associated with a front and the second will be associated with storms coming off the high plains of Colorado later in the evening. The main threats will be high winds of 70-80 mph and very [...]
FRIDAY JUNE 16, 2023
0400L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/16/23 *Be sure to download our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app. You’re NOT PREPARED without it. * We had some wind gusts around 60-70 mph and it wouldn’t surprise me if some gusts were a little higher. We received around ½ inch of rainfall. We really lucked out that we didn’t have the tornado threat here that was experienced in western and southern Oklahoma. We’ll see additional chances over the next [...]
THURSDAY JUNE 15, 2023
0315L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/15/23 *Be sure to download our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app. You’re NOT PREPARED without it AND YOU WILL NEED IT OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS! ** A Significant Severe Weather Event Expected Today Across Parts of the Southern and Central Plains. Here is a link to the STORM PREDICTION CENTER ON TODAY’S DAY 1 OUTLOOK. https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/archive/2023/day1otlk_20230615_1200.html * We are in an Enhanced and Moderate Risk for severe weather today. Baseball [...]
WEDNESDAY JUNE 14, 2023
0330L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/14/23 *We are in a MARGINAL RISK for severe weather this afternoon and evening. Our storms, IF they occur, will again come from the high plains of Colorado and western Kansas and depending on where they actually form will determine their track then they will move east/southeast through southern Kansas and possibly into NW and NC OKLAHOMA. Hail and winds will be the main threats. *Overall, for today, we’ll be [...]
TUESDAY JUNE 13, 2023
0310L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/13/23 * We are in another GENERAL RISK area for thunderstorms again today. Right now at 0310L, there are a few thunderstorms in the Quinlan to Carmen area. These are moving east at around 30 mph. Heavy rain is the main issue with these right now. The bigger severe threat will be in North Texas and Southern Oklahoma again today so if you plan on traveling, pay close attention to [...]
MONDAY JUNE 12, 2023
0330L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/12/23 *A quote from the NWS: From the atmosphere that brought you "June in May", we now present:” May in June". I thought this to be so true and we had a little bit of July in late April. I think our weather is a bit confused but it should come around in the near future when the oven gets turned back on. With highs today forecast to be in [...]
SUNDAY JUNE 11, 2023
0300L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/11/23 **The radar pic attached is from 0316 this morning** * We are in a MARGINAL RISK for some severe weather this morning as storms enter the state from Kansas. 60 mph winds along with torrential rainfall, and hail are the threats. At 0300L, storms are moving into NE Woods County and soon into Grant County. We’ll see how they track and adjust accordingly. Just expect some wind, rain, and [...]
FRIDAY JUNE 9, 2023
0340L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/09/23 *Today/Tonite look to be interesting. Daytime storms may occur by diurnal means as we get into the afternoon hours and we reach convective temperature. Wherever storms do occur, expect heavy rainfall, lightning, and gusty winds. If severe storms occur, this would be due to either hail size or gusty winds. OVERNIGHT: we’ll possibly experience severe weather as storms that form over the high plains of eastern Colorado move through [...]
THURSDAY JUNE 8, 2023
0310L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/08/23 *GARFIELD COUNTY EM is our notification/preparedness app. All the basic info you will need is in this app. Download it today and begin that trek towards preparedness. Remember, knowledge is power especially when you are under stress. * More of the same weather is expected today as we have had for quite some time. The severe threat remains low once again but wind/hail will dictate that severe parameter. Storms [...]
WEDNESDAY JUNE 7, 2023
0245L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/07/23 * More of the same weather is expected today as we have had for the last several weeks. The severe potential appears low once again but wind and/or hail will dictate that parameter. Just FYI- Severe parameters are 1 inch hail and winds in excess of 58 mph. Any storms that form, will be potential torrential rain producers. The Kremlin area received around 1.5 to 2 inches of rainfall, [...]
TUESDAY JUNE 6, 2023
0255L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/06/23 *Download our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app. You’re not prepared without it. * The following is similar to what I posted yesterday which still applies today through at least Thursday; low chances for thunderstorms are possible. If storms occur, they will most likely be diurnal in nature meaning surface heating with minimal instability in the lower atmosphere will be the kicker for convection. If storms fire up, they will move [...]
