July 2023
SATURDAY JULY 8, 2023
0255L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/08/23 * We are in a MARGINAL/SLIGHT RISK AREA for severe weather mainly late tonight into the early Sunday morning hours. Chances for showers and t-storms during the day are at 50% right now but if any do develop, we aren’t expecting anything severe and it would most likely occur on boundaries left over from convection last night. We’ll see what happens on that one. *As stated above, we will [...]
FRIDAY JULY 7, 2023
0330L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/07/23 * SEVERE WEATHER WILL IMPACT THE AREA THIS MORNING. The radar pic posted earlier has changed a little but it appears the core of that mess out west may pass to our southwest. We may get a corner of the storms as they move east and southeast. The NWS has issued a severe thunderstorm watch which goes just to our southwest. See attached updated radar pic. I added the [...]
THURSDAY JULY 6, 2023
0305L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/06/23 * WE ARE IN A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH UNTIL 0800 LOCAL TIME. We are also in a SLIGHT RISK AREA FOR SEVERE STORMS TODAY AND TONIGHT. Right now, 0245L, a line of storms have formed from Watonga up through the Salt Plains area. These are not severe but will produce heavy rainfall as they build. This said, the severe threat for today has winds upwards into the 70 mph [...]
WEDNESDAY JULY 5, 2023
0330L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/05/23 * A cold front is SLOWLY moving towards the area. We should begin to see storms this afternoon. We are in a SLIGHT RISK area for severe weather with wind gusts being the main threat along with possibly some hail. Pay close attention to this as the front gets closer this afternoon. We could receive upwards of 1.5 to 2 inches of rainfall by Friday evening. * Please read [...]
TUESDAY JULY 4, 2023
0320L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/04/23 *PREPARED? Download our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app and you will be. Preparedness= Peace of Mind. *We are in a General Risk area for thunderstorms today but that likelihood is very low for us. The higher threat will be east and southeast. With highs in the mid to upper 90s and the Heat index around 100, it will feel hot out there so use extreme caution while working outdoors. Winds [...]
MONDAY JULY 3, 2023
0250L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/03/23 There will be the 3 minute STORM SIREN TEST TODAY AT NOON, weather permitting. * GARFIELD COUNTY EM is our Preparedness and Notification app. If you haven’t downloaded it yet then you aren’t as prepared as you need to be. NWS advisories and warnings come through this app automatically and you get all the details with them. You’ll also receive our information as it’s sent out. Get it today [...]
SUNDAY JULY 2, 2023
0300L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/02/23 * GARFIELD COUNTY EM is our Preparedness and Notification app. If you haven’t downloaded it yet then you aren’t as prepared as you need to be. NWS advisories and warnings come through this app automatically and you get all the details with them. You’ll get our information too. Get it today an enjoy a better peace of mind knowing that you are informed. * Another nice day expected with [...]
JULY 1, 2023
0320L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/01/23 *Interesting Spring; we had some summer in April, we had June in May, and we have had May and part of August in June. I wonder what July will bring. Hopefully, no snow! *The storms last night dissipated before they got here so no rain. There is a chance for showers and thunderstorms today so we’ll see how that goes. We are in a Marginal risk per the NWS. [...]
June 2023
FRIDAY JUNE 30, 2023
0315L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/30/23 * Today will be warm with highs in the upper 90s. At least we’re out of the 100s for a few days. We will then be back in a pattern that brings rain chances into the area again though low chances. Saturday looks to be the best chance with a MARGINAL RISK with hail and winds being the main threats. For TODAY, we are in a GENERAL RISK for [...]
THURSDAY JUNE 29, 2023
0300L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/29/23 *Download our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app. Being PREPARED is a good thing. *HEAT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 1200L-(12PM) UNTIL 2100L-(9PM) TONIGHT. The Heat Index or air temperature values up to 105 are expected. Hot temps and high humidity may cause heat related illness to occur. PAY ATTENTION TO HOW YOU ARE FEELING. Use extreme caution while outdoors. *Today will be our last 100+ degree day for a bit [...]
WEDNESDAY JUNE 28, 2023
0315L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/28/23 *Download our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app and be LIKE us, PREPARED for most anything. *HEAT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 1200L-(12PM) UNTIL 2100L-(9PM) TONIGHT. The Heat Index or air temperature values up to 110 are expected. Hot temps and high humidity may cause heat related illness to occur. Use extreme caution while outdoors. *Well, we didn’t have the super high winds but there were gusts in the area around [...]
TUESDAY JUNE 27, 2023
0310L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/27/23 *HEAT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 1300L-(1PM) UNTIL 2000L-(8PM) TONIGHT- DANGEROUS HEAT INDEX TEMPS UPWARDS TO 108 EXPECTED LATER TODAY. *ENHANCED RISK FOR SEVERE WEATHER DURING THE EVENING HOURS. WINDS IN EXCESS OF 75 MPH IS THE MAIN THREAT. Golf ball size hail is the second threat and the tornado threat is very low at this time. See graphics attached for timing, etc. Today is the transition day from [...]
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 [...]
