August 2022
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 [...]
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 [...]
