January 2023
TUESDAY JANUARY 17, 2023
0405L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-01/17/23 GARFIELD COUNTY EM is our preparedness/notification app. Be as prepared as possible and download our app today. 1- A fairly nice day with some clouds moving back in this afternoon. There is a chance we could see some rain overnight but I am not holding my breath just yet. As per the possible snow chances this weekend, if everything comes together, we could see activity Friday night overnight and [...]
MONDAY JANUARY 16, 2023
0340L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-01/16/23 GARFIELD COUNTY EM is our preparedness/notification app. Get prepared and download this app today. 1- A weak cold front will push through the area today bringing NNW winds and maybe a little cooler air but not much cooler. Winds will be gusty this morning out of the SSW and will gradually decrease after frontal passage. No rain is expected with this system. 2- Overall, we’ll be ok so here [...]
SUNDAY JANUARY 15, 2023
0420L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-01/15/23 GARFIELD COUNTY EM is our preparedness/notification app. Be as prepared as possible and download this app today! 1- DRY and WINDY conditions will exist for the next several days with a low chance for rain late Tuesday into Wednesday. We are in an EXTREME DROUGHT so keep your eyes open for smoke and fire. Call 911 if you see any. 2- Overall, we’ll be ok so here is your [...]
SATURDAY JANUARY 14, 2023
0355L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-01/14/23 GARFIELD COUNTY EM is our notification/warning app. Being prepared, starts with this. 1- For the last 27 years I have talked about and virtually preached Preparedness. Garfield County should be one of the most prepared counties in Oklahoma. Are we? NO. Why is that? The reasons vary but the main reason is that IT WILL NEVER HAPPEN HERE. What’s funny, is when we are actually forecast to be in [...]
FRIDAY JANUARY 13, 2023
0400L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-01/13/23 1- Mostly sunny skies are forecast for today along with very light northerly winds. Get outside and enjoy even though we will be a little cooler. 2- The Fire Danger is slowly increasing so use caution if you utilize anything related to fire. Keep your eyes peeled for any suspicious activity out there and call 911 if you see smoke or fire. Remember that we are still in an [...]
THURSDAY JANUARY 12, 2023
0335L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-01/12/23 WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 0600 LOCAL TIME THIS MORNING. 1- A cold front has passed through the area giving us strong northerly winds for the overnight hours. The strongest wind gust here in our area has been 40 mph at Woodring Airport at 0315 this morning. Winds will lay down some during the day but we’ll have wind speeds 10-20 mph with higher gusts. 2- The Fire Danger [...]
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 11, 2023
0415L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-01/11/23 1- GARFIELD COUNTY EM is our notification and preparedness app. We’re prepared, ARE YOU? 2- Today’s situation sets up with a RED FLAG WARNING out west. Yesterday was really nice but we’ll start to see some windier conditions as a shortwave trough with a strong mid-level jet moves our way from the southwest. We’ll also see a fairly strong cold front from the north later this evening depending on [...]
TUESDAY JANUARY 10, 2023
0500L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-01/010/23 1- GARFIELD COUNTY EM is our notification and preparedness app. Many feel they don’t want or need this app to be ready for just about anything. When disaster strikes and nothing, even cellular connectivity, doesn’t work, at least the app information will. YOUR CHOICE!! 2- Windy conditions will begin later today and the fire danger increases dramatically out west as a shortwave trough with a strong mid-level jet move [...]
MONDAY JANUARY 9, 2023
0425L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-01/09/23 1- Another weak front will push into the area today with only a windshift to deal with for a few hours. Wind gusts upwards to 25 mph are possible. Around mid-week, winds will increase as yet another front will influence the area. This front will also bring a very low chance for showers but a higher chance of increasing the fire danger. We are still in an extreme drought. [...]
SUNDAY JANUARY 8, 2023
0420L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-01/08/23 1- A lot of sunshine and light winds are on the menu today. Temps could be 5-15 degrees above normal too. This is one of those days where if you can go outside and enjoy the warmth of the sun, do so. We will be a little warmer this week too. Get out and enjoy! 2- Overall, we’ll be ok so here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today- [...]
SATURDAY JANUARY 7, 2023
0330L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-01/07/23 1- A cold front moved through the area overnight and it will bring cooler temps to the region today. Seasonal highs around 45 are expected with gusty northerly winds around 20 to 25 mph. Winds should lay down later this evening. High temps will range in the upper 40s to upper 50s over the next week or so. 2- Overall, we’ll be ok so here is your forecast from [...]
FRIDAY JANUARY 6, 2023
0415L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-01/06/23 1- Today will be cloudy with strong southerly winds. We will have a trough pass by the area today and we’ll have a front push in late tonight lowering high temps for tomorrow. There is a slight chance for a few sprinkles this morning but nothing measurable. 2- Overall, we’ll be ok so here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today- Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of sprinkles this [...]
THURSDAY JANUARY 5, 2023
0358L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-01/05/23 1- Mostly sunny skies with increasing southerly winds later this afternoon. Very slight chance for some sprinkles overnight but not really holding my breath so get outside and enjoy the sunshine. 2- Overall, we’ll be ok so here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today- Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. West winds 10 to 15 mph. Tonight- Mostly clear in the evening, then partly cloudy with a slight [...]
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 4, 2023
0310L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-01/04/23 GARFIELD COUNTY EM is our notification/preparedness app. Have you been looking or thinking about getting prepared or becoming better prepared? This app is a great starting place. It has saved lives in the past and it will do it again. Download it today and learn of its benefits. 1- Dry air is in the region so there isn’t any chance for precip for the foreseeable future. We do have [...]
TUESDAY JANUARY 3, 2023
0330L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-01/03/23 1- We have a shortwave trough moving through the area this morning and it will scour out the moisture that brought us drizzle and a little rain yesterday, Westerly winds will become northwesterly later today. 2- High temps this week will average in the upper 40s to low 50s and lows will average 25-35 degrees. Remember, it’s still winter. 3- Overall, we’ll be ok so here is your forecast [...]
MONDAY JANUARY 2, 2023
0315L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-01/02/23 1- We are in a GENERAL thunderstorm risk area for today. Severe weather is NOT forecast for our area but if you plan on traveling to the eastern and southeastern part of the state today or even into Arkansas, there is an enhanced risk for severe weather with all hazards possible. Use extreme caution and check your forecast before and while you travel. 2- We can expect cloudy skies [...]
SUNDAY JANUARY 01, 2023
0255L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-01/01/23 1- Warm temps on this NEW YEARS DAY so get outside and enjoy. 2- We are still in an EXTREME DROUGHT. The FIRE DANGER does exist so be careful out there. If you see smoke and fire, call 911 and give them the best directions you can. 3- Overall, we’ll be ok so here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today- Mostly sunny this morning. Areas of fog this [...]
December 2022
SATURDAY DECEMBER 31, 2022
0340L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-12/31/22 1- Warm temps along with some gusty winds can be expected today, New Year’s Eve and again on New Year’s Day. Other than this, just get outside and enjoy. 2- The FIRE DANGER does exist so be careful out there. If you see smoke and fire, call 911 so the proper response can be sent. 3- Overall, we’ll be ok so here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today- [...]
FRIDAY DECEMBER 30, 2022
0355L- FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-12/30/22 1- The front pushed in with strong winds but has passed through the area so today we’ll see mild temps, light winds 5-10 mph, and sunshine for part of the day when some high cloud move in this afternoon. 2- The FIRE DANGER does exist but humidity will again be higher today. Winds will be mostly calm to around 10 mph. If you see smoke and fire, call [...]
THURSDAY DECEMBER 29, 2022
0315L- THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-12/29/22 1- Strong winds will continue today with some wind gusts upwards of 30 mph. We are expecting a weak front to push in this afternoon. This front will bring slightly cooler temps along with a wind shift from the WNW around 5-15 mph. No rain is expected here. 2- The FIRE DANGER will continue to exist but humidity will be higher. Winds will be gusty so continue to [...]
