September 2021
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
0320L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-9/27/21 1- The Fire Danger will be mitigated some due to higher dewpoint temps in the 50s and humidity will be in the 20s today instead of the teens. We are still very dry so use extreme caution doing anything related to fire. We keep a close eye on guidance from the NWS but also from State Forestry. Forestry gives us guidance on surface fuels, spread component data, and much [...]
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 26, 2021
0355L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-9/26/21 1- “RED FLAG WARNING” IS IN EFFECT FROM 1PM TODAY UNTIL 7PM THIS EVENING FOR NW AND NC OKLAHOMA. THIS INCLUDES GARFIELD COUNTY. The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Red Flag Warning which is in effect from 1 PM to 7 PM CDT Today. * TIMING...1 PM to 7 PM Sunday. * WINDS...Southwest 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As [...]
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 25, 2021
0410L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-9/25/21 1- Low dewpoint temps along with low humidity but today with lighter winds won’t help the FIRE DANGER but it will mitigate the spread if fires occur. Fire does create its own weather but with lighter winds we can generally get the better of it sooner than later. Just be careful utilizing anything related to fire. Any controlled burning today we ask that you plow a fire break around [...]
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 24, 2021
0340L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-9/24/21 1- Conditions today will be similar to yesterday with warm temps, low humidity, and strong winds. We will have a cold front move through the area later this afternoon per guidance, but temps really won’t be affected much. A wind shift is about all we’ll feel. No precipitation is expected. 2- FIRE WEATHER conditions are still in effect again today and will remain in some way, shape, or form [...]
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
0335L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-9/23/21 1- Cool morning, warm afternoon, and windy conditions for today. No rain in sight but the Fire Danger is climbing, especially out west. Use extreme caution doing anything where fire is involved. See the first graphic. 2- Here is the FIRE DANGER STATEMENT FOR TODAY FROM THE NWS/NORMAN: HARPER-WOODS-ALFALFA-GRANT-ELLIS-WOODWARD-MAJOR-GARFIELD-ROGER MILLS-DEWEY-CUSTER-BLAINE-KINGFISHER-BECKHAM-WASHITA-CADDO- CANADIAN-HARMON-GREER-KIOWA-JACKSON-TILLMAN-COMANCHE-HARDEMAN-FOARD-WILBARGER- 303 AM CDT THU SEP 23, 2021 ...ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED... * AFFECTED AREA...WESTERN AND PORTIONS OF [...]
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
0330L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-9/22/21 1- At 0315 its 48 degrees outside moving towards a high in the mid to upper 70s later this afternoon. No rain in sight for possibly the next 6 days or so. There are a few variations in forecasts around the region but we’ll see how they verify as the week moves forward. Mostly clear days and nights so enjoy this while we can. It can always be worse. [...]
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
0340L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 9/21/21 1-COOLER is the word for today and Wednesday with highs in the upper 70s. Colder for tonight with possibly upper 40s for low temps Wednesday morning. The rest of the week, we’ll see high temps average in the mid-80s and lows in the mid to upper 50s. We’ll probably see 90s again by next Sunday. Get outside and enjoy the cooler temps!! 2- Rain didn’t occur so the [...]
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
0330L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-9/20/21 1- Cooler temps are on the way. Before they get here, we will experience strong southerly winds gusting upwards of 25-30 mph and after FROPA, (Frontal passage) winds will become northerly and very strong. Depending on the arrival of this front, will depend on how hot we will be at that time. Guidance ON TIMING looks like between 11am and 2 pm for us. 2-Humidity will fall dramatically this [...]
SEPTEMBER 19, 2021
0330L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-9/19/21 1-A few more days in the 90s and then cooler temps move in. Even if it’s only for a few days, it will be a nice break but we will warm back up into the 80s later in the week. 2- Thunderstorms are possible as the front pushes into the area but models are showing those to occur a little east of us. We’ll see what happens. Overall, enjoy [...]
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 18, 2021
0410L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-9/18/21 1-Another warm day with light northeast winds is expected today as the weekend progresses. Sunday looks about the same except winds will shift from the south and we’ll be a bit warmer. Not much change over the weekend so get outside and enjoy. 2- We are expecting a COLD FRONT later in the afternoon on Monday that will bring our high temps down into the mid to upper 70s [...]
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 17, 2021
0400L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-9/17/21 1- RAIN is possible later today and tonight in northwest ok. as a weak front pushes into that area. Chances are low but possible. For us, looks like dry conditions until roughly late Monday into Tuesday when a strong cold front moves into the area. Overall, we’ll be ok so we’ll see what happens later today and the first of the week for sure. 2- Here is your forecast [...]
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
0320L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-9/16/21 1- No thunderstorm activity is expected through next Monday. An actual cold front is expected on Tuesday bringing with it colder air and a good chance for thunderstorms. We’ll see what happens on the thunderstorm part but cooler temps is something most folks have been waiting on. If highs in the upper 70s and low 80s, possibly lower, appeal to you then just get through the next 6 days [...]
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 15, 2021
0340L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-9/15/21 1- Thunderstorms are ongoing in south central Kansas this morning but are NOT severe. They are dumping a lot of rainfall and moving SSE about 10-20 mph. Per NWS Wichita Guidance, these storms “should” diminish just after sunrise and the front will wash out in central Kansas later today. 2- Norman Guidance this morning appears to be about the same as Wichita’s but leaving in a slight chance for [...]
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
0330L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-9/14/21 1- MARGINAL RISK FOR SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS LATER THIS EVENING. Forecast timing is from 8PM-2AM. This may LIKELY change depending on where the front ends up tonight. Wind and hail look to be the main threats if they occur. See graphic. 2- Just FYI, Hurricane Nicholas is NOT expected to affect our area with any additional rainfall if that forecast verifies. Click here for more details. https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/ 3- Overall, warm/hot [...]
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
0415L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-9/13/21 NOTE-Changes are coming to this website and posts will be changing a little over our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app. These changes are being done since social media is restricting even our posts if they feel there is some political reference to something. More details will be forthcoming later this week. 1- HOT and WINDY with low HUMIDITY once again today. Fire Danger will be moderate so be careful using [...]
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 12, 2021
0350L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-9/12/21 1-Not too much to say other than SUNNY, HOT, and WINDY with similar conditions as yesterday. We ask that controlled burning be put on hold due to the low humidity and winds. Rain chances, though low, come back into the picture Tuesday through Friday per guidance. We’ll see what happens. 2- That said, here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today-Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. South winds 10 [...]
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 11, 2021
0320L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-9/11/21 1- Hot and dry with strong winds. The Fire Danger will be fairly high so we ASK that NO controlled burning be attempted today. Temps will be 100+ with relative humidity in the 20s along with the strong winds. This pretty much sums up the weather for the day. That said, here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Saturday-Sunny and hot with highs near 102. South winds 10-20 mph [...]
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 10, 2021
0325L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-9/10/21 1-The FIRE DANGER is again slowly increasing and for today with our dew points temps in the mid-50s and humidity forecast to be in the mid-20s along with strong winds, and temps in the upper 90s, this might be an interesting weekend. If anyone sees smoke and fire, call 911 so the proper response can be sent. 2-SMOKE from the fires in the western US will continue in the [...]
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
0340L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-9/9/21 1- Hot and dry over the next several days. This will enhance our Fire Weather concerns as humidity will be lower than normal. Winds will be nominal staying under 15 mph at least for today. Temperatures will average in the mid to upper 90s. This said, keep your eyes peeled for any smoke and fire and call 911 if you happen to see any out there. 2- Overall, we’ll [...]
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
0330L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-9/8/21 1- No more thunderstorm chances for a while. Some areas around the county received some rainfall but the heavier amounts were out west along with some wind damage due to 70-80 mph winds in Major County. 2- Our next issues will be the fire danger. We have had a wetter than normal summer and foliage is abundant but very stressed meaning it’s dry. Overgrowth all around the REGION is [...]
