August 2022
THURSDAY AUGUST 11, 2022
0320L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/11/22 1- GARFIELD COUNTY EM is our notification app. Preparedness starts with our app. Be sure to get it downloaded before an event occurs. Now you’ll be prepared. 2- Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Thursday-Sunny, with a high in the low 90s. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Thursday Night-Clear, with a low in the mid-60s. East wind 5 to 10 mph. 3- Temps in the 100’s [...]
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 10, 2022
0325L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/10/22 1- This will be short and sweet for Wednesday thanks to cooler and dryer air moving in. Warm days and cool nights are in store for the next 6 days or so. You can expect highs to average in the mid to upper 90s and overnight lows in the mid to upper 60s. This said, here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today-Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. Northeast [...]
TUESDAY AUGUST 9, 2022
0330L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/9/22 1- GARFIELD COUNTY EM IS OUR PREPAREDNESS & NOTIFICATION APP. If you don’t have it, YOU are NOT PREPARED. Download it today! 2- Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today-Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the mid-90s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. Tonight-Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows [...]
MONDAY AUGUST 8, 2022
0330L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/8/22 1- I’ll start with your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today-Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this morning and this afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent. Tonight-Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent. 2- It looks like [...]
SUNDAY AUGUST 7, 2022
0410L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/7/22 1- HEAT ADVISORY FROM 12 NOON TODAY UNTIL 8PM THIS EVENING. 2- One more day of 100+ temps for awhile and then chances for rain as a front tries to push into the area. Per guidance, it isn’t clear where the front may end up today or tomorrow. What is clear is that we have additional chances for rain through mid-week. We’ll see what happens. 3- Here is your [...]
SATURDAY AUGUST 6, 2022
0425L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/6/22 1- HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON UNTIL 8PM THIS EVENING. 2- Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today-Sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this morning. Hot with highs around 102. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. Tonight-Clear. Lows in the upper 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. [...]
FRIDAY AUGUST 5, 2022
0330L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/5/22 1- HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 12 PM UNTIL 8 PM THIS EVENING. 2- Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today-Sunny, hot with highs around 103. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with higher gusts. Tonight-Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Heat index values up to 106 early in the evening. 3- The heat will continue for the foreseeable future. It [...]
THURSDAY AUGUST 4, 2022
0330L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/04/22 1- Are you Prepared? Download our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app and you will be. 2- Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Thursday-Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning. Hot with highs around 101. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. Thursday Night-Partly cloudy. Humid with lows in the mid-70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. 3- The heat will [...]
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 3, 2022
0340L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/03/22 1-HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON UNTIL 8PM THIS EVENING. 2- We are in a GENERAL THUNDERSTORM risk area for today and tonight. 2- Slight chance for thunderstorms as a weak front enters the region later today and tonight. A few could be marginally severe due to winds so we’ll see what happens. 3- That said, here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today-Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around [...]
TUESDAY AUGUST 2, 2022
0353L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 8/02/22 1- HEAT ADVISORY in effect from noon until 8pm this evening. This and maybe a warning or two will occur this week. Use EXTREME CAUTION while working outside. 2- Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Tuesday-Sunny, hot with highs around 103. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Tuesday Night-Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows around 80. South [...]
MONDAY AUGUST 1, 2022
0335L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/01/22 GARFIELD COUNTY EM is our preparedness and notification app. You want to be and stay prepared? Download it today!! 1- The cooler weather made for a good break from intense heat. It was a little humid but nice, cool, and warm. Get ready, for today we return to hot and muggy conditions. The one thing we have going for us is the wind. Our high temps this week will [...]
July 2022
SUNDAY JULY 31, 2022
0322L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/31/22 1- THUNDERSTORMS ARE ON THE WAY EARLY THIS MORNING. Nothing severe is expected but heavy rainfall along with lightning and thunder should occur around 4 am give or take. That said, here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today-Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms this morning, then partly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. [...]
SATURDAY JULY 30, 2022
0330L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK AND INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/30/22 1- Around noon yesterday, I spoke with officials in Woodward County and they stated that the fire is officially out. Command has stood down BUT they are continuing to monitor the region. Even with heavy rain, smoldering areas, HOT SPOTS, could still be out there so this is the reason for the monitoring. Each team of our Task Force here in Garfield County went over to Mooreland [...]
FRIDAY JULY 29, 2022
0410L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/29/22 1-We are in a GENERAL RISK for thunderstorms today. Hopefully we do see some precipitation but we will definitely feel cooler temps. I will take the cooler weather but we really need more rain. We’ll see what happens over time. Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today-Mostly cloudy. Showers with thunderstorms likely this morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. [...]
THURSDAY JULY 27, 2022
0355L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/27/22 1- There are no headlines for HEAT today in our area at the time of this typing. That’s a good thing. There is rain in the forecast but the big question may be-WHEN for sure? We’ll see what happens as the day progresses. That said, here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today-Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms this morning, then partly sunny with a slight [...]
WEDNESDAY JULY 27, 2022
0410L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/27/22 1- HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON UNTIL 8PM TONIGHT… No controlled burning is being asked of everyone due to the fire danger again today. Keep a close eye out for smoke & fire. Call 911 immediately so a quick response can be sent. 2- Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today-Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Hot with highs around 104. Northeast [...]
TUESDAY JULY 26, 2022
0415L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/26/22 1-A RED FLAG WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON UNTIL 9PM 2-EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON UNTIL 9 PM. 3-HERE IS YOUR FORECAST FROM THE NWS/NORMAN; Today-Sunny, hot with highs around 107. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Tonight-Mostly clear in the evening, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows around 80. South winds [...]
JULY 25, 2022
0330L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/25/22 GARFIELD COUNTY EM is our notification app. It’s free and remember- you’re not PREPARED without it! 1- The Garfield County Task Force arrived back in the county last night around 9pm. 2- “EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING” IN EFFECT FROM 12 NOON TODAY UNTIL 8PM THIS EVENING. The heat index could reach 110 today. A HEAT ADVISORY is in effect for Tuesday. 3-Continue to take those heat precautions and it appears [...]
SUNDAY JULY 24, 2022
0335L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/24/22 1-HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 12 NOON UNTIL 8PM THIS EVENING. 2- With the ongoing heat and the advisories that go with it, gives us time to get ready for winter. I know this sounds weird but it is coming sooner that you think. YES, we still have a few months but based on the last few winters, did you have any issues with heating or drafty windows or [...]
SATURDAY JULY 23, 2022
0320L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/23/22 1- HEAT ADVISORY in effect from noon today through 8 PM tonight and again on Sunday. 2- Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Saturday- Sunny, hot with highs around 105. South winds 15-20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Saturday Night- Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. South winds 15 to 20 mph. Heat index values up to 105 early in the evening. 3- The heat [...]
