June 2022
THURSDAY JUNE 23, 2022
0407L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/23/22 1- A few more HOT days then we cool off a little. The front that affected the area yesterday will wash out today and no thunderstorms are expected later this afternoon. Just the heat, This weekend, we will have a stronger cold front push in giving us a chance for more rain but we can ALSO expect cooler air. We expect this front Saturday night into Sunday morning and [...]
WEDNESDAY JUNE 22, 2022
0322L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 6/22/22 1- MARGINAL RISK FOR SEVERE WEATHER LATER THIS AFTERNOON & EVENING. TIMING IS ROUGHLY FROM 3 UNTIL 10 PM. If storms occur, damaging wind gusts 60-80 mph along with some quarter size hail are possible. Per SPC guidance, storms should initiate in Southwest Kansas and NW Oklahoma and slowly move eastward. Where that line actually may be will be known when storms form. Most likely in the MARGINAL [...]
TUESDAY JUNE 21, 2022
0323L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6-21/22 1- HOT & HUMID WEATHER CONTINUES. There is a chance for rain, which if it happens will just make the humidity worse. There is a cold front that will be working its way south through Kansas today and is expected to possibly reach us sometime later this afternoon or evening. IF THIS HAPPENS, there may be a thunderstorm or two in the area. We’ll wait and see if it [...]
MONDAY JUNE 20, 2022
0335L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/20/22 1- First off, here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today-Sunny. Highs in the mid-90s. 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 with gusts up to 25 mph. 2- The HEAT continues so take the proper precautions while working outdoors. 3- A cold front will push towards the area later on Tuesday [...]
SUNDAY JUNE 19, 2022
0325L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/19/22 1- Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today-Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. Tonight-Mostly clear. Lows in the mid-70s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. 2- Per the rain chances, chances are low but if any [...]
SATURDAY JUNE 18, 2022
0320L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/18/22 1- Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Saturday-Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 101. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Saturday Night-Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. 2- The upper level ridge holds on to keep the temps [...]
FRIDAY JUNE 17, 2022
0330L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/17/22 1-The HEAT will continue. There are indications that rain could occur “around” mid-week but those chances are very low at this time per guidance. Keep in mind that we will get colder in about 4-6 months. 2- HERE IS YOUR FORECAST FROM THE NWS/NORMAN; Friday-Sunny, hot with highs around 101. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Friday Night-Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 [...]
THURSDAY JUNE 16, 2022
0320L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/16/22 HEAT ADVISORY in effect from 1pm until 7pm. Use extreme caution and stay properly hydrated. 1- Per forecast guidance, the heat will remain for the foreseeable future. 2- Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today-Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. South winds 15 to 20 mph. Heat index values up to 107 this afternoon. Tonight-Mostly clear. Humid with lows in the lower 70s. South winds 15 to [...]
WEDNESDAY JUNE 15, 2022
0415L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/15/22 1- There is a LOW chance for thunderstorms later this evening as a weak front pushes into the area. There really isn’t any major lifting mechanisms in place but HEAT may cause just enough lift to get one going. We’ll see what happens. 2- Overall, it will be generally hot and windy again today so take the proper precautions and drink plenty of fluids, take breaks, and eat good [...]
TUESDAY JUNE 14, 2022
0315L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/14/22 1- HOT, HOT, HOT. This pretty much sums it up. 2- Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today-Sunny, windy with highs in the upper 90s. South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Tonight-Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Breezy with lows in the upper 70s. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. NWS Graphics weren’t [...]
MONDAY JUNE 13, 2022
0315L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/13/22 Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today-Sunny, breezy, hot with highs around 102. South winds 15-25 mph. Tonight-Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. South winds 15-20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. 1- THE HEAT CONTINUES so take the appropriate precautions to stay hydrated and take breaks as needed to stay cool. The wind is usually our friend when humidity is higher but it’s more like [...]
SUNDAY JUNE 12, 2022
0250L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/12/22 1-HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY UNTIL 7PM THIS EVENING. 2- Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Sunday-Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Heat index values as high as 107. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 18 to 23 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph. Sunday Night-Increasing clouds, with a low around 81. South wind 15 [...]
SATURDAY JUNE 11, 2022
0325L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/11/22 1- HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1:00 PM TODAY UNTIL 7PM SUNDAY EVENING. Heat Advisory- A Heat Advisory is issued within 12 hours of the onset of extremely dangerous heat conditions. The general rule of thumb for this Advisory is when the maximum heat index temperature is expected to be 100° or higher for at least 2 days, and night-time air temperatures will not drop below 75°. Take precautions [...]
FRIDAY JUNE 10, 2022
0320L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/10/22 1- SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH until 0800 AND A FLOOD WATCH until 0700 this morning. There is a slight chance we could see some thunderstorm activity out of southern Kansas this morning. If storms do occur, strong winds will be our initial threat followed by heavy rainfall and possibly some hail. We’re keeping an eye out for this. 2- After this mess clears the area, expect temps to rise. We [...]
THURSDAY JUNE 9, 2022
0325L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/9/22 1- Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Thursday-Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Thursday Night-Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 1am and 4am. Some of the storms could be severe. Increasing clouds, with a low around 67. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. [...]
WEDNESDAY JUNE 8, 2022
0400L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/8/22 1- We still expect thunderstorms as a cold front pushes through the area this morning. With convection all over the region, we’ll just have to see how this pans out. Heavy weather happening in the Panhandle as the front pushes south. The front just might push the precip southwest of us so we’ll see what happens. There is a Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect for counties to our west [...]
TUESDAY JUNE 7, 2022
0310L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/7/22 1-We are and will remain in a MARGINAL RISK for severe weather for the next several days. If severe weather occurs, heavy rainfall, intense lightning, hail, and possibly damaging winds will be the main threats. Other than this, warm and muggy conditions will exist. 2- Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today-Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms this morning. Highs in the mid-80s. East winds [...]
MONDAY JUNE 6, 2022
0235L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 6/6/22 MARGINAL RISK for severe storms later this evening into the overnight hours once again. Seems this scenario will be the norm this week. 1- The storms that came through the area between 0145 and 0205 have produced just under an inch of rainfall in about 20 minutes. There may be some more rain this morning but we’ll be looking at tonight once again for storms coming off the [...]
SUNDAY JUNE 5, 2022
0320L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 6/5/22 1- ENHANCED RISK FOR SEVERE WEATHER TONIGHT. We are in a MARGINAL RISK this morning and during the day. Damaging winds and hail are the main threats if storms do affect us both this morning and later tonight. 2- Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today-Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms this morning. Highs in the upper 80s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance [...]
SATURDAY JUNE 4, 2022
0415L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/4/22 1- Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today-Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. Tonight-Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A chance of thunderstorms. Chance of showers. Lows in the mid-60s. Southeast winds 10-15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. 2- We [...]
