November 2021
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 24, 2021
0400L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/24/21 1- WINDY AND DRY CONDITIONS TODAY AS A COLD FRONT APPROACHES. It should pass through the area later this afternoon as it looks right now, then winds will become northerly and very strong. The Fire Danger will be close to critical so be sure and call 911 in the event you see smoke and fire. Controlled burning is NOT ADVISED for today. Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; [...]
0335L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/23/21 1- Warm and windy with some gusts reaching 30-35 mph at times. The Fire danger is going to be critical so please don’t start one and if you see smoke and fire, call 911. A cold front is heading our way and this is why there is a pretty good pressure gradient today. After the front comes through tomorrow, winds will become northerly and gusty. Not expecting any precip [...]
MONDAY NOVEMBER 22, 2021
0315L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/22/21 1- Warm and windy once again with highs in the 60s. Skies will be sunny so get outside and enjoy. Tuesday, with the front pushing towards us, the pressure gradient will tighten and produce very strong winds increasing the Fire Danger. Remember, if you see smoke or fire, call 911 so the proper response can be sent. 2-We will have a front push in around mid-day on Wednesday and [...]
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 21, 2021
0335L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/21/21 1- Being able to get information in disaster related times or during a severe weather event is important. GARFIELD COUNTY EM is that app. I talk about this all the time. Preparedness starts with our app. Download it, learn it, and apply the information to your life. You’ll feel better prepared with it than without it. You never know, it just might save your life. 2-Weather-wise, Windy, and cool. [...]
0330L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/20/21 1- GARFIELD COUNTY EM is our notification app. It provides peace of mind when you have gone through it, learned it, and apply what you’ve learned. Just think, it just could save your life! 2- Weather-wise for today, not as windy but a little warmer. A trough will move through the area and bring with it some mid and high level clouds. No precip expected. The Fire Danger is [...]
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 19, 2021
0320L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/19/21 1-Download our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app. It’s loaded with PREPAREDNESS information and you’ll get advisories and warnings from both the NWS and from us. You never know, it just could save your life by tapping an emergency number and the app dialing it for you. Download it, learn it, and be confident you are better prepared. 2- Weather-wise, cold this morning and warming up some this afternoon into the [...]
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 18, 2021
0250L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGAMENT-11/18/21 1-Sunny and cool with north winds transitioning back from the south later today. Overall, winds will be calm compared to yesterday, so get outside and enjoy the sunshine. We expect warmer temps by the weekend and another front early Sunday. Other than these few factors, nothing extreme to worry about. 2- There are many rumors flying around concerning the weather for Thanksgiving but none of the models are in [...]
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 17, 2021
0305L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/17/21 1- A cold front will be pushing through the area early this morning shifting winds from southerly to northerly. Winds will average 20-30 mph and it’s not out of the question that we may see a few gusts near 40 mph. The fire danger increases some today due to low humidity and strong winds but that threat is higher out west. Winds should die down some throughout the afternoon. [...]
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 16, 2021
0330L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/16/21 1-GARFIELD COUNTY EM is our notification app. If you don’t have it, you will need it so get it downloaded today. It’s loaded with important information that just might save your life in an emergency situation. 2- A cold front is headed our way so the wind gradient will be a little tight. This means that the winds will be gusty. We may see gusts upwards of 30 mph [...]
MONDAY NOVEMBER 15, 2021
0320L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/15/21 1- Warmer today and a bit windy. We will have several fronts push through the area between mid-week and through next weekend but rain chances still look lean. Windy conditions and warmer temps today and tomorrow will increase the fire danger so keep an eye out and call 911 if you see anything. We’ll cool back down by the weekend. 2- Overall, we’ll be ok so here is your [...]
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 14, 2021
0325L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/14/21 1- A cold front has pushed through the area this morning bringing a wind shift with it. No precip with this one or any major temperature variations. Winds will be northerly through the day becoming southerly later this afternoon. Overall, a sunny and slightly windy day. Get outside and enjoy. 2- Be sure to download our GARFIELD COUNTY EM APP. This app is loaded with preparedness info and has [...]
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 13, 2021
0330L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/13/21 1- FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 0900 LOCAL TIME THIS MORNING. We will warm up into the 60s today and we’ll see 70s Monday and Tuesday. It doesn’t appear we’ll see any rain this week. We will see the FIRE DANGER go up so keep that sharp eye out and call 911 if you see any smoke or fire. Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today-Mostly sunny. Highs [...]
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 12, 2021
0315L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/12/21 1- FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 2300L THIS EVENING THROUGH 0900L SATURDAY MORNING. Low temps in the upper 20s are possible. Take all possible precautions to prevent freezing of pipes, your car’s cooling system, etc. 2-The FIRE DANGER increases today with dry air, low humidity, and strong winds. CONTROLLED BURNING IS “NOT” ADVISED. If anyone sees smoke or fire, call 911 immediately so the proper response can be sent. [...]
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 11, 2021
0325L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/11/21 1-The cold front came and we missed the majority of any rain. Cold air will continue to filter in and we should see below freezing temps by Saturday morning. A reinforcing shot of cold air might arrive sometime on Sunday. Until then, we’ll have clear to partly cloudy skies. Enjoy the cooler weather. Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Veterans Day-Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. Northwest winds [...]
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 10, 2021
0330L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/10/21 1- Marginal risk for possibly severe weather this afternoon into the early evening hours. IF STORMS OCCUR HERE, hail and strong winds would be our main threats. Storms should be in the linear mode meaning a squall line situation. Models are not totally in sync yet but we’ll see how this plays out. NO need to panic! 2- We’ll update later this morning as needed. Here is your forecast [...]
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 9, 2021
0345L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/09/21 1- A little cooler today with the passing of a front. Not too much change from yesterday except the winds will become northwesterly around 5-15 mph. We’ll become partly cloudy this afternoon. There is also a chance for rain later on Wednesday. Remember to disconnect hoses from your house Friday night as temps will fall below freezing early Saturday morning. Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Tuesday-Partly cloudy. [...]
MONDAY NOVEMBER 8, 2021
0335L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/08/21 1- We will see 3 fronts this week starting later tonight, then another on Wednesday and then on Friday. An actual cool-down may occur mid-week but substantially colder air will occur Friday night where we may actually see our first freeze by early Saturday morning. You have 5 days to unhook your hoses from the outside faucets. Let’s see who can accomplish this by then! 2- It will be [...]
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 7, 2021
0410L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/07/21 1- Warm and windy for today and tomorrow. We’ll have a couple of troughs move through this week along with a cold front. Precipitation looks meager right now but temps will fall by the end of the week. Freezing temps for overnight lows should be in the picture by next Saturday morning. We’ll see what happens as the week progresses. 2- Here is your forecast for Sunday from the [...]
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 6, 2021
0335L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/6/21 Preparedness starts with our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app. If you don’t have it, you will need it at some time this winter. Download it today! 1-Not a lot to talk about today other than we are setting up for a really nice weekend. Take these few days to get outside and get things done in that preparedness effort for winter. Most things won’t take very long so this weekend [...]
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 5, 2021
0430L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/5/21 1- Sunny and warmer weather is on tap for the next several days so get outside and enjoy the warmth. Nights will be cool of course. The next chance for rain MIGHT be around mid to late week. We’ll see what happens. That said, here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today-Patchy fog possible early then partly cloudy until late afternoon. Highs in the lower 60s. South winds 10 [...]
