September 2022
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 11, 2022
0315L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-9/11/22 1- Rain occurred late yesterday afternoon giving us roughly 3/8th of an inch. Some areas may have received more or less but it was much needed. It’s nowhere close to what we need but we’ll take it. 2- Enjoy today and Monday temp-wise as starting Tuesday, we’ll be back up in the mid 90’s for the rest of the week. That said, here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; [...]
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 10, 2022
0315L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-9/10/22 1- The cold front is moving slowly our way. It will only cool us down for a few days then temps rocket back up in the mid-90s from Tuesday through the rest of the week. Rain chances increase tonight to around 50%. Severe weather isn’t expected per guidance. Winds will increase by around mid-day 10-20 mph with some gusts upwards to 28-30 mph. Secure anything around the house or [...]
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
0330L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-9/9/22 1- Warm temps in the low 90’s are expected today with a forecast cold front that should push in sometime Saturday morning. Winds will shift from the south to the north with some gusts upwards of 25 mph. There is a rain chance with this passage so we’ll see how this plays out. Sundays high should be in the upper 70s to low 80s. Overnight lows should remain in [...]
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
0335L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 9/8/22 1- Mild and warm once again for the next several days with a chance for rain possibly Saturday night into Sunday morning as a cold front pushes in. The cooler weather will last a day or so then right back into the upper 80’s to low 90’s next week. Not much else going on weather-wise so here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today-Sunny. Highs in the lower [...]
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
0320L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-9/7/22 1- Temperatures will be a little warmer today than yesterday as we remain on the edge of that pesky ridge we’ve dealt with all summer. As for precipitation, not looking good right now but there is an outside chance for some late Saturday per guidance. That said, here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today- Sunny. Highs in the mid-90s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Tonight- Clear. Lows [...]
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
0320L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-9/6/22 1-MILD weather to continue through the next week or so. Temps will average in the low to mid 90s and low temps will average in the low to mid 60s. Np appreciable rainfall is expected. 2- As stated yesterday, use EXTREME CAUTION if doing a controlled burn and be sure to call it in to our 911 dispatch office. The number is 580-234-FIRE (3473). 3- Fall and winter will [...]
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
0340L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-9/5/22 1- Not a lot going on other than mild weather. Per guidance, showers and thunderstorms are likely in the southeast quadrant of the state so if you are traveling in that area, stay weather aware. Overall, we’ll be ok so here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today- Sunny. Highs around 90. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Tonight- Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. East winds 5 [...]
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 4, 2022
0300L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-9/4/22 1- The storms yesterday looked like they would huff and puff and bring much needed rain. That happened for a few areas up north and in the eastern part of the county. The storms fizzled out as they moved south. Once they produced outflow from pulsing up and down, energy was robbed from the main line and the rest is history. It doesn’t appear, per guidance, that we’ll see [...]
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 3, 2022
0400L-SATURDAY’S OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-9/3/22 1- Nice weather during the day and a chance for possibly a thunderstorm or two this evening as a weak front pushes into the area. IF storms occur, small hail and strong downdraft winds will be the main threats. Just secure anything on your properties that could take flight and you should be ok. If you happen to be under any cell that gets going, expect heavy rainfall and [...]
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
0340L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-9/2/22 1- General Thunderstorm Risk continues as a tropical airmass remains in the area. Stay prepared for this possibility through early next week. As stated before, the southern part of the state should see the heavier side of any organized precipitation. We received ½ inch of rainfall in 2 hours yesterday. We’re not complaining. We would like to see more but we won’t be holding our breath. 2- Overall, we’ll [...]
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 1, 2022
0340L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 9/01/22 1- There is a very slight chance for showers early this afternoon and this will remain in the forecast as a possibility through the next several days. Tropical air to the south and a few troughs to the north puts us in that area where anything can happen. We’ll just have to watch and see where things track. Temps in the low 90s and southerly winds 5-10 mph [...]
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 [...]
