May 2023
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 [...]
WEDNESDAY MAY 3, 2023
0330L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 5/3/23 *Showers and a few embedded thunderstorms have formed in western Oklahoma and are slowly moving NNE. At the time of this typing they are located south of Arnett towards Carnegie. Nothing severe right now but we are in a GENERAL RISK for severe weather today. The risk is 20% but we’ll keep an eye out and go from there. Take an umbrella to work, just in case. ** [...]
TUESDAY MAY 2, 2023
0335L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 5/2/23 * Another very nice day is expected with light winds. There will be some high clouds moving across the region but temps should be just right to be outdoors and enjoy. Rainfall chances this week will be dependent on timing of the storm systems out west, moving our way, the dryline, the fronts that will traverse the region along with the strength of the cap above us. If [...]
MONDAY MAY 1, 2023
0320L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 5/1/23 * Today is going to be a nice day. Get out and enjoy if possible. Later on Tuesday into Wednesday morning we may have a chance for some rain but our best chance for thunderstorms will be on Thursday. We’ll wait and see how the forecast plays out. *For now, we’ll be ok so here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Monday- Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. [...]
April 2023
SUNDAY APRIL 30, 2023
0330L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 4/30/23 * A cool front has pushed in overnight and will cause today’s temps to average in the 60’s along with winds 10-15 gusting to around 25 mph. It will still be a very nice day so get out and enjoy the sunshine. *There are chances for rainfall this week but for us that chance, right now, looks to be on Thursday. Earlier chances appear to remain in southern [...]
SATURDAY APRIL 29, 2023
0330L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 4/29/23 * Rain has ended for now. Next chance will be in the Tuesday/Wednesday timeframe with possibly severe weather on Thursday/Friday. It’s a little complicated but we’ll see what happens. * What I am asking now is the following; did anyone just let your rain gauges fill this week. I did this on mine to get a weekly total from Tuesday through Friday. My total for the event was [...]
FRIDAY APRIL 28, 2023
0300L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 4/28/23 * A cold is moving our way. Right now, it’s partially clear and a few stars can be seen but this frontal passage will bring cloud cover and that additional rainfall chance and gusty winds back into the picture. Severe weather is expected all along the Red River in Southern Oklahoma and North Texas today so if you are traveling that way, stay weather aware. * For our [...]
THURSDAY APRIL 27, 2023
0245L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 4/27/23 * Rainfall totals tell a story. I have 2 rain gauges on my fence, 6 feet apart. One had 3 inches of water and the other had 3.5 inches. Go figure. When I ask you all for your totals, I am averaging the region. I had one report of 3.90 and all the others were between 2.5 and 3.25 so far. WE received some beneficial rainfall. Will this [...]
