November 2021
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 [...]
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 04 2021
0355L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/04/21 1- NOTICE: THE VANCE WSR-88D WEATHER RADAR WILL BE DOWN FOR MAINTENANCE THIS MORNING BETWEEN 0700-1200 LOCAL TIME. 2- Cool once again today then high temps will start to climb. We should be back up into the low to mid 70s by this weekend. Lows will average in the 40s for the most part. Rain comes back into the picture the middle of next week. Here is your forecast [...]
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 03, 2021
0415L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/03/21 1- Wet and dreary weather will continue for a while as the day progresses. So far, we’ve received about a half inch of rainfall. Thunderstorms will be possible in southern Oklahoma but nothing severe is expected. For our area, light winds, cloudy conditions, and cool temps will be the story for today. We might see the sun again on Thursday along with warming temps. We’ll see what happens. 2-Here [...]
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 2, 2021
0400L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/02/21 1- Showers will occur off and on from this morning through Wednesday morning. There might be some thunder but no need for panic. Severe weather isn’t expected. Overall, just cooler, and wet weather today. 2- Overall, we’ll be ok so enjoy the cool and dreary weather. Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today-Mostly cloudy. Patchy drizzle early in the morning. A chance of rain showers until late afternoon. [...]
MONDAY NOVEMBER 1, 2021
0400L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/01/21 1- Cooler today and we’ll have a very slight chance for light precip later tonight as a trough moves through Oklahoma. Our high temps will average in the upper 40s and 50s this week and our lows will be in the 30s and 40s. 2- There is a chance for freezing temps early Friday morning so keep that link I sent out yesterday and take some time to read [...]
October 2021
SUNDAY OCTOBER 31, 2021
0400L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-10/31/21 1- Cooler today with NNE winds. There will be some high clouds around but we’ll have mostly sunny skies. Today starts a gradual downward trend in temps and precipitation chances go up as the week moves forward. A subtle warning for this week; freezing temps are possible Thursday and Friday mornings so make sure you are prepared. Disconnect hoses from the house or wells. The last thing anyone may [...]
SATURDAY OCTOBER 30, 2021
0405L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-10/30/21 1- WINDS will not be an issue today so get outside and enjoy what might be the last 70+ degree day for a while. We do expect another cold front late tonight but it will change the wind direction and lower the temperatures A LITTLE BIT. 2- Several fronts will affect us this up and coming week really cooling us off, especially later in the week. Not expecting any [...]
FRIDAY OCTOBER 29, 2021
0340L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-10/29/21 1- The winds blew and per the Mesonet, we had wind gusts YESTERDAY at the Lahoma site at 53 mph and 56 mph at the Breckinridge site. Highest at the office was 56 mph. That said, there may have been a few “higher gusts” around so if you have a weather station that records your info, take a picture of your history on the device, and send it to [...]
THURSDAY OCTOBER 28, 2021
0330L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-10/28/21 1-WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 0400L UNTIL 1900L (4AM UNTIL 7PM). NORTHWEST WINDS 25-35 MPH WITH GUSTS UPWARDS OF 55 MPH ARE POSSIBLE. A HIGH WIND WARNING may occur later in the day. 2- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT IS requesting that no burning of any kind occur today. 3- Weather-wise, high winds, so use extreme caution especially high profile vehicles as wind gusts could cause rollover accidents. Here is your forecast [...]
OCTOBER 27, 2021
0310L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-10/27/21 1- The world didn’t come to an end overnight but we did receive another ½ inch of rainfall. Let me know your totals if you have time. The system that caused our rainfall was very severe out west and southwest last evening and then remained somewhat severe as it moved east/northeast. The leading edge of this system is now in the eastern part of the state. 2- Winds will [...]
TUESDAY OCTOBER 26, 2021
0330L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-10/26/21 We are in an ENHANCED RISK for severe weather later this evening through the overnight hours. All weather hazards are possible but winds and hail look to be our biggest threats as it appears right now. Everything will depend on where storm initiation actually occurs. Either way, we’ll see how this mess develops and deal with it accordingly. I will do a live broadcast later today as development occurs [...]
