August 2022
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 31, 2022
0405L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/31/22 1- Not much going on weather-wise except that we’ll be in the mid-80’s to mid-90’s through Labor Day for highs and around the mid-60’s for overnight low temps. Winds should be light 5- 10 mph on any given day give or take. Overall, not too bad for the end of August. 2- Rain chances should occur mostly in the southern part of the state. That said, the boundary/front is [...]
TUESDAY AUGUST 30, 2022
0340L- TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 8/30/22 1- Mild weather today as we wait for a cold front to push through sometime this afternoon. There is a very slight chance for rain as the front pushes through but we’re not holding our breath on this. Dryer air will filter in making it less humid but temps will increase due to this factor. 2- Overall, we’ll be ok. Expect temps to be in the 90s [...]
MONDAY AUGUST 29, 2022
0350L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/29/22 1- MARGINAL RISK for severe weather again later today and tonight. Main threat will be the wind but we could see large hail and torrential rainfall with storms that form later today. Radar indicated rainfall from last night was anywhere from ½ inch to 3 inches in the far southern part of the county. We could see higher amounts later today so be prepared. 2- Overall, we’ll be ok [...]
SUNDAY AUGUST 28, 2022
0330L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/28/22 1- ¼ of an inch of rain fell here on the west side of Enid overnight and we are in a MARGINAL RISK for possibly some severe weather later today. WINDS will be our main threat with any severe weather that occurs. See graphic attached for other information. 2- Overall, we’ll be ok but more rain is definitely ok with us. We’ll see what happens. Here is your forecast [...]
SATURDAY AUGUST 27, 2022
0327L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/27/22 1-There is a chance for severe weather to our west tonight as a trough pushes its way across the area. We are not in that tagged area but hopefully we will see some rainfall if any storm can manage to reach our area. If we do actually see any thunderstorms, our main risk would be winds from collapsing storms. Just keep an eye to the sky later today. 2-Overall, [...]
FRIDAY AUGUST 26, 2022
0415L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/26/22 1- With the expected rain coming, just be prepared for periods of heavy rainfall at times. We aren’t expecting a flood event but since rainfall this summer has been heavy at times underneath heavier storms, we do need to stay aware that higher amounts are possible. Any rain we receive will be beneficial for the area. Whether we receive any or not, use extreme caution when utilizing anything related [...]
THURSDAY, AUGUST 25, 2022
0330L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/25/22 1- Today will be similar to yesterday with temps in the mid-90s with light easterly winds. This is your typical late August day. Friday looks to be similar and then we’ll have a few troughs move through the area, one over the weekend and another, next week giving us a chance for some showers and possibly a few thunderstorms. Chances for rain through the forecast period are around 30 [...]
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 24, 2022
0400L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/24/22 1- Warm during the day and cool nights will prevail until the weekend and then another chance for some rainfall. It isn’t looking really good but it is another chance. We’ll see what happens. 2- Overall, we’ll be ok so get outside and enjoy. Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today-Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Tonight-Mostly clear. Lows in the mid-60s. [...]
TUESDAY AUGUST 23, 2022
0315L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/23/22 1- Warm and dry with plenty of sunshine for today. The rest of the week looks to be dry once again with rain chances possible this weekend. We’ll see what happens. Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Tuesday-Sunny. Highs around 90. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Tuesday Night- Mostly clear. Lows in the mid-60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. 2- Being prepared for winter weather is [...]
MONDAY AUGUST 22, 2022
0325L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/22/22 1- Not much rain fell over the weekend but that was expected. The brunt of rainfall 2.5 inches to 4.35 inches has fallen in the southern part of the state and is still falling. Maybe next time we’ll see more but at least we were cooler than normal. 2- This week we can expect highs in the mid-80s to low to mid-90s with lows in the mid-60s for the [...]
SUNDAY AUGUST 21, 2022
0357L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/21/22 1- RAIN? It doesn’t appear we will see very much other than what we saw yesterday if that. I hope I am wrong on this. The weak front is sagging through the area and will continue very slowly southward through most of the day. There is a flood risk in SW through southern Oklahoma so if you plan on traveling, pay attention to the weather and surface conditions. 2- [...]
SATURDAY AUGUST 20, 2022
0355L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/20/22 1- GARFIELD COUNTY EM is our notification app. It’s loaded with preparedness information along with places within the app to store your personal information along with medical info if you so choose. Download it and use this app as a guideline to refer to if something does happen. You’ll also get notifications from Emergency Management along with the NWS. Download it today and learn how easy it actually is [...]
FRIDAY AUGUST 19, 2022
0400L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/19/22 1- The low level thermal ridge that has plagued us all summer returns but with cooler temps. Instead of highs in the 100s, we’ll see highs in the low to mid-90s. Thunderstorms are expected in northern Kansas starting later this afternoon. We may see storms in our area later tonight from outflow boundaries pushing into our area. 2- Speaking of rainfall, Saturday through Monday we will cool down quite [...]
THURSDAY AUGUST 18, 2022
0400L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/18/22 1-Muggy and continued cooler weather is expected with a low chance for rain over the weekend as another front pushes Saturday afternoon. There is a slight chance rain could occur between now and then but our better chance will be over the weekend. I’m OK with that! Until then, we will continue with highs in the upper 80’s and maybe a low 90 or so. 2- We will be [...]
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 17, 2022
0407L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/17/22 1- COOLER TODAY AND TONIGHT thanks to a cold front. We should be cooler through Friday and then we climb back up into the 90s for the weekend and then another front pushes in. There will be rain chances with the next one too. We’ll see what happens. 2- Remember, we are still in a severe drought so use extreme caution while utilizing anything related to fire. Stay aware [...]
TUESDAY AUGUST 16, 2022
0340L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/16/22 1-HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY UNTIL 7PM THIS EVENING 2-Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today-Sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Hot with highs around 102. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming west this afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent. Tonight-Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers [...]
MONDAY AUGUST 15, 2022
0325L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/15/22 1- Another hot day with highs in the low 100s. The cold front that everyone is waiting for should push through the area around mid-day on Tuesday. It could be morning or afternoon. I went with the medium timeframe. Temps will definitely cool down compared to what we have dealt with all summer. High temps starting Wednesday will be in the low to mid 80s and overnight lows in [...]
SUNDAY AUGUST 14, 2022
0340L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/14/22 1- The forecast has changed a little since yesterday’s post so here we go. Hot temps are expected through Tuesday and the front is now expected to push through the area later Tuesday later afternoon or evening. There are still low rain chances but we won’t hold our breath on that right now. Cooler temps are expected Wednesday through next weekend with highs in the 80s and lows in [...]
SATURDAY AUGUST 13, 2022
0405L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/13/22 1- Are you prepared? You’re not if you don’t have our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app. It’s loaded with features that will educate you and keep you informed during good and bad weather along with information in the event we have a major situation occur around the region. It’s free, informative, so download it today. 2- Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today-Sunny, hot with highs around 100. South [...]
FRIDAY AUGUST 12, 2022
0330L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/12/22 1- Today will be like yesterday with warm temps and mild temps overnight. We will return to advisory level hot temps Sunday through roughly Tuesday when a strong cold front pushes in giving us that chance for showers/storms and much lower temps through the latter part of next week. Until then, prepare for hot temps starting Sunday thru Tuesday. Other than this, we’ll be ok. 2-Here is your forecast [...]
