August 2022
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 [...]
FRIDAY JULY 22, 2022
0340L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/22/22 1-HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT from 10 am this morning until 8 pm this evening. 2- Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Friday-Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning. Hot with highs around 101. South winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. Friday Night-Mostly clear. Lows in the mid-70s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, [...]
THURSDAY JULY 21, 2022
0320L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/21/22 1- HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM UNTIL 8 PM THIS EVENING. You all know the drill. Stay HYDRATED and make sure to take care of your animals. 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 102. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming south this afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent. Tonight-Mostly [...]
WEDNESDAY JULY 20, 2022
0340L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 7/20/22 OUR TASK FORCE FOLKS ARE HOME. WE MAY RE-DEPLOY IN A FEW DAYS DEPENDING ON AVAILABILITY. 1- HEAT ADVISORY in effect from 1 pm this afternoon until 8pm this evening. 2- Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today-Partly sunny. Hot with highs around 104. East winds 10 to 15 mph. Tonight-Mostly cloudy in the evening, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after [...]
TUESDAY JULY 19, 2022
0400L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/19/22 1- EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY UNTIL 9PM THIS EVENING. * WHAT...DANGEROUSLY HOT CONDITIONS WITH HEAT INDEX VALUES UP TO 111 EXPECTED. * WHERE...PORTIONS OF CENTRAL, NORTHERN, NORTHWEST, SOUTHWEST AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA AND NORTHERN TEXAS. * WHEN...FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING. * IMPACTS...EXTREME HEAT AND HUMIDITY WILL SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR HEAT RELATED ILLNESSES, PARTICULARLY FOR THOSE WORKING OR PARTICIPATING IN [...]
MONDAY JULY 18, 2022
0340L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/18/22 1- Hot and dry again this week with little to no chance for rain. A front that passed through the area yesterday has stalled in the southern part of the state. Dryer/ cooler air is the result. Our high today should only be around 100. Tuesday will be a dangerous day as temps look like they will top out around 110 or so. Winds will remain light 10-15 mph. [...]
SUNDAY JULY 17, 2022
0415L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/17/22 1- HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR TODAY FROM 1PM UNTIL 8PM TONIGHT. HEAT INDEX VALUES AS HIGH AS 107 ARE POSSIBLE. We will be under an “EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING” ON TUESDAY. 2- Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today-Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 104. South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northwest this afternoon. Tonight-Mostly clear. Lows around 70. Northeast [...]
SATURDAY JULY 16, 2022
0330L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/16/22 1- HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT TODAY & SUNDAY FROM 1PM UNTIL 8PM 2- Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today-Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 105. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Tonight-Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Heat index values up to 105 early in the evening. [...]
FRIDAY JULY 15, 2022
0305L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/15/22 Download our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app. You’re best prepared with it than without it. 1-HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1PM UNTIL 8PM THIS EVENING. 2-Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today-Sunny, hot with highs around 104. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Tonight-Mostly clear. Lows in the mid-70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. 3- Not too much to say concerning the [...]
THURSDAY JULY 14, 2022
0320L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/14/22 1- GARFIELD COUNTY EM is our notification app. You’re NOT prepared without it! 2- Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today-Sunny, hot with highs around 104. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Tonight-Mostly clear. Lows in the mid-70s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. 3- A few definitions you should know: "HEAT CRAMPS"- Heat cramps may be the first sign of heat-related illness and may lead to heat [...]
