September 2021
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
0345L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-9/7/21 1- We are in a MARGINAL RISK for severe weather later today as a cold front pushes into the area. IF storms do occur, quarter size hail and damaging winds upwards of 70 mph will be the main threats. It’s impossible to say where these will form but stay very weather aware later this afternoon into the evening hours. The front is expected sometime around the 4 to 6 [...]
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 6, 2021
0320L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-9/6/21 THERE WILL BE “NO” STORM SIREN TEST TODAY. 1- GARFIELD COUNTY EM. This is our notification and information app. We are directly connected to the National Weather Service and you get notifications from us on any major event. With fall storm season approaching and with winter possibilities on the way in a few months, it’s not a bad idea to have our app. You never know, it just could [...]
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 5, 2021
0340L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-9/5/21 1- Short and sweet for Sunday. Warm and mild with light winds. Humidity will drop as the day progresses so it will be less muggy. Cooler temps will be rather nice so enjoy it today as the heat is back on as the week progresses. Overall, we’ll be ok. 2- Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Sunday-Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds around 10 mph. [...]
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 4, 2021
0340L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-9/4/21 1- MARGINAL RISK for severe weather today. The front is just north of us at 0320L and creeping very slowly to the south, This will keep us in that area of concern through the day. If storms do occur, 60 mph winds and quarter size hail are possible. If storms pulse up and down as they did yesterday, higher winds are possible. Kremlin sustained damage when either a downburst [...]
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 3, 2021
0340L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-9/3/21 GARFIELD COUNTY EM is our public safety app. Download it today and stay safe. 1- Several “IF’s” later today, tonight, and tomorrow. We are in a GENERAL thunderstorm area but very close to the MARGINAL line too. That said, thunderstorms could form in the area during the afternoon giving us that risk for a severe storm or two. Our chances are a little better as a cold front continues [...]
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
0315L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-9/2/21 1-Another hot & humid day but this time with wind. Heat index temps will be in the low 100s and wind gusts are forecast to be around 25 mph. At least we’ll have a cooling factor in the wind. 2- Rain chances increase tonight after midnight through Friday and Saturday and possibly into Sunday. Chances are less than 50% but right now but we’ll take it. We are very [...]
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
0320L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-9/1/21 1-HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY. Heat index values up to 107 expected over portions of central, east central, northern, southeast, and southern Oklahoma. High temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur. 2- Speaking of heat illnesses: it is extremely IMPORTANT that you hydrate BEFORE going into a heat environment. There has been many heat related incidents that have occurred that [...]
August 2021
TUESDAY AUGUST 31, 2021
0420L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/31/21 1- HEAT, HUMIDITY, & the HEAT INDEX will be the main issues this week. Use EXTREME CAUTION while doing anything related to fire. Also, we have had several fires around the county lately. Be careful doing any controlled burning as fire can create its own weather environment. 2- For the most part, rain should hold off for us until later this week. We’ll see how that comes about as [...]
MONDAY AUGUST 30, 2021
0400L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/30/21 1- Today will be similar to yesterday with a very low chance for showers. Overall, a pretty nice day with warm temps, humidity, and light winds. We shouldn’t see any effects from Hurricane IDA here in our area. 2- Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today-Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Light and variable winds becoming southeast around 10 mph in the afternoon. Tonight-Mostly clear. Lows in [...]
SUNDAY AUGUST 29, 2021
0355L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/29/21 1- Very low chance for rain later today and tonight so make sure you have an umbrella with you just in case they happen. With Hurricane IDA moving onshore as a CAT 4 Hurricane later today, moisture from the storm is moving northward towards southeastern Oklahoma. It shouldn’t reach us but this mess could affect the surface front that will be moving our way. All of this depends on [...]
SATURDAY AUGUST 28, 2021
0420L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/28/21 1- Hot, muggy, and windy for today. Be sure to stay hydrated while working outdoors. 2- The Fire Danger is still out there so be careful utilizing anything related to fire. 3- Overall, we’ll be ok and maybe we’ll see some rainfall late on Sunday. Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Saturday-Sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 97. South wind 5 to [...]
FRIDAY AUGUST 27, 2021
0320L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/27/21 1- The outlook is a mess. Many have asked about the possibility of a hurricane and how it could affect us this weekend. This is a wildcard per some guidance so to speak, on what it will do as it is still way out there. There is a front that could affect us by Sunday too. You can go to the NHC and read that guidance concerning tropical weather- [...]
THURSDAY AUGUST 26, 2021
0335L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/26/21 1- HOT and DRY is on the menu along with the winds though slightly less than previous days. The main issues are the heat and slowly increasing fire danger. Even though most grassland areas are fairly green, they are dry and can catch fire fairly easily. We are asking that ANYONE that works with anything related to fire, use extreme caution. All it takes is a spark and then [...]
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 25, 2021
0335L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/25/21 1- “HEAT ADVISORY” in effect from noon today until 8pm this evening. All I will say here is stay hydrated and check on your outdoor pets. Keep an eye on the kids too. 2- The Fire Danger is increasing. Controlled burning is NOT ADVISED. If you just have to burn, do it this morning and make sure it’s out by this afternoon. We have had several fires around the [...]
TUESDAY AUGUST 24, 2021
0340L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/24/21 1-I want to remind everyone that I DO NOT have messenger on my phone. I only see messenger messages when I am actually on facebook. If you need to contact me, call me at 580-249-5969. Let it ring, as it forwards from my desk phone to my cell. It could be 5 or 6 rings. 2- I may be wrong on actual acres, but approximately 200 acres burned yesterday [...]
MONDAY AUGUST 23, 2021
0340L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/23/21 1- HOT, HUMID, AND DRY looks to be the recipe for the week. Rain chances here are low until possibly the weekend. We are not in a heat advisory for today but could be added depending on if the models are right and dew points remain high. We’ll see what happens on this. 2- The FIRE DANGER isn’t too high right now either BUT, in most areas, even green [...]
SUNDAY AUGUST 22, 2021
0340L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/22/21 1- HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON UNTIL 8PM. EXTREME CAUTION IS ADVISED. 2- We are in a GENERAL thunderstorm risk area but that will be in the very low category. The heat will become the main story this week so make sure to have the PROPER hydration products. Overall, for Sunday, we’ll be ok. Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Sunday-Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. [...]
SATURDAY AUGUST 21, 2021
0330L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/21/21 1- “MARGINAL RISK” for severe weather again later this afternoon into the evening hours. If storms occur, quarter size hail, winds upwards of 70 mph, and torrential rainfall will be our main threats along with localized flooding underneath heavier cells. Outflow boundaries from the convection in Kansas will be a focus point this afternoon just to our south. A disturbance will push northeast out of Texas into western Oklahoma [...]
FRIDAY AUGUST 20, 2021
0340L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/20/21 Be sure to download our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app. You might need it today. 1- MARGINAL RISK FOR SEVERE WEATHER LATER TODAY. If storms do occur, our main threats will be torrential rainfall, quarter size hail, and strong winds. We’ll see what happens for sure as the day progresses. 2- The above will be worse up in northeast Kansas and Nebraska as a dryline and cold front push through [...]
THURSDAY AUGUST 19, 2021
0335L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/19/21 GENERAL RISK for any severe weather today. 1- Isolated thunderstorms will still be possible with a low risk for severe storms. Tonight, into Friday may be a different story so stay prepared. If any storms go severe, it would be due to downburst winds and hail. Remember, IF YOU CAN HEAR THUNDER, YOU CAN BE HIT BY LIGHTNING. Other than the storm chances, hot, humid, and windy so stay [...]
