August 2021
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 18, 2021
0330L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/18/21 1- We finally received some much needed rainfall but a lot of it came over a short period of time. I received 1 inch in about 40 minutes. I would appreciate you sharing your totals with us too. Email them to me if possible as I don’t monitor social media all day. Send them to mike@gcem.org 2- There is another chance for rain this afternoon and overnight but it [...]
TUESDAY AUGUST 17, 2021
0320L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/17/21 1- Hot and humid conditions will continue today with that chance for rain. Severe weather isn’t expected but if it occurs, it would be due to winds most likely from collapsing storms. If any storms do occur, the other issue would be localized flooding as these storms would be moving very slowly if at all. Timing for any storms appears to be from mid-afternoon into the early evening hours. [...]
MONDAY AUGUST 16, 2021
0320L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/16/21 1- A few showers and thunderstorms are possible this morning and again this afternoon as a mid-level disturbance moves through the region. A MARGINAL risk for some severe weather is also possible for our area today too. If storms do go severe, it would most likely be due to wind and possibly hail. Movement on these storms will be slow due to weak upper flow and there might be [...]
SUNDAY AUGUST 15, 2021
0345L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/15/21 1- WARM AND DRY with very light winds. This pretty much covers the weather. 2- The above said, here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Sunday-Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 90s. Light and variable winds becoming southeast around 10 mph in the afternoon. Sunday Night-Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph in the evening becoming light and variable. 3- ADVISORY ON HEAT RELATED [...]
SATURDAY AUGUST 14, 2021
0335L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/14/21 1- We missed the rain, the front came through, we will be cooler for a while, and we’ll have a chance for rain each day for the next week or so. Enjoy the cooler weather while you can as the heat will return in time. Overall, we’ll be ok. Continue with whatever activities you normally do but keep that one eye to the sky, just in case. 2- Severe [...]
FRIDAY AUGUST 13, 2021
0320L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/13/21 1- GENERAL THUNDERSTORM RISK for later today as a weak front approaches. Yes, a few storms may be severe, if they occur, but winds would be the main threat as storms pulse up and down and maybe hail being the second. We’ll watch and see how this mess comes together. 2- Overall, we’ll be ok. Rain chances increase today and through the forecast period. Here is your forecast for [...]
THURSDAY AUGUST 12, 2021
0245L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/12/21 IMPORTANT INFORMATION: If you can’t find our daily info here on social media, you can find it under GCEM BLOG on our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app. You can also go to OUR WEBSITE at www.gcem.org and get the same information right there on the front page. I am reminding you of this because you will need options in the future as things change on social media venues. More on [...]
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 11, 2021
0325L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/11/21 1- “HEAT ADVISORY” CONTINUES FROM NOON UNTIL 8PM. Continue to use caution while working outdoors. Thursday, we expect a front to push in giving us a chance for a little bit of cooler weather and possibly thunderstorms. The unfortunate thing here is that thunderstorm chances will continue into this weekend and next week. 2-Look at this as a good thing. If it was wintertime right now with high humidity [...]
TUESDAY AUGUST 10, 2021
0340L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/10/21 1- “HEAT ADVISORY” IN EFFECT FROM NOON UNTIL 8PM. Heat index up to 106 is possible today. Overall, HOT, MUGGY, AND MISERABLE. The only thing we have going for us today, is the wind. 2- A pattern change will start to slowly occur as the week progresses. A little cooler and rain chances will go up, not real high, but up. 3-Per guidance, “As the week progresses, the mid-level [...]
MONDAY AUGUST 9, 2021
0250L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/9/21 1- “HEAT ADVISORY” in effect from noon today until 8pm this evening. Heat index values of 105-110 are expected around the region. EXTREME CAUTION is advised for folks working outdoors. Stay hydrated, check on children and don’t forget your animals. This trend will last for the next several days so be careful!! 2- This said, here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today-Sunny and hot, with a high near [...]
SUNDAY AUGUST 8, 2021
0320L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/8/21 1- There is a chance for storms off and on, throughout the day. That doesn’t mean they will occur all day but the potential is there. A trough is pushing slowly eastward and is in no hurry to move out. At the time of this typing, storms are working their way across the southern half of the county centered 5 miles south of Drummond. It’s moving east at 25 [...]
SATURDAY AUGUST 7, 2021
0330L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/7/21 1-There is a MARGINAL risk for some severe weather later today into the overnight hours. The severe threat would be for hail and winds. This risk is for mainly northwest Oklahoma but we’re close enough that we could see some activity. See graphic. Otherwise, it will be hot, windy, and a little humid today. Any chance for us to see precip is around 20 to 30% and we will [...]
FRIDAY AUGUST 6, 2021
0330L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/6/21 1- Hot temps, strong winds, and mostly sunny skies for this afternoon. Rain chances return possibly later on SATURDAY evening into the overnight into Sunday. Hot temps will prevail until another cool-down occurs later next week. This had been a weird summer. This winter may be interesting too. We’ll see. 2- The above said, here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Friday-Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. South winds [...]
THURSDAY AUGUST 5, 2021
0315L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-08/05/21 1- Very low chance for a shower this morning then becoming partly cloudy, hot, and humid by afternoon. We could see storms develop this weekend but will wait until tomorrow to see if that will verify. Overall, expect temps to increase so take the proper heat precautions outdoors. 2- Be sure and download our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app. It just might save your life! 3- Here is your forecast [...]
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 4, 2021
0304L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-08/04/21 1- HAZY and WARM again today and the haze looks like it will hang out for several more days. Per model guidance, rain is virtually out of the picture and the heat will be back on Saturday with highs around 100. The HEAT INDEX returns too so use extreme caution while doing any strenuous activity outdoors. 2-For those that hate the heat, winter should be here in 3-4 months. [...]
TUESDAY AUGUST 3, 2021
0255L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-08/03/21 1-NICE COOLER WEATHER will persist through roughly Thursday. The only exception will be the haze. The haze is due to smoke from wildfires in the northwestern U.S. and Canada and we are under northwest flow aloft. Thursday, per guidance is our transition day to warmer temps, higher humidity, and muggy conditions. 2- High temps will return by this weekend into the mid to upper 90s with the heat index [...]
MONDAY AUGUST 2, 2021
0325L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-08/02/21 1- Warm and mild for the next several days and then reality returns with the heat being turned back up. Very low rain chances reappear around Thursday so we’ll see what happens. Overall, a nice few days and cool nights so enjoy!! Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today-Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds around 10 mph. Tonight-Clear. Lows in the lower 60s. East winds around [...]
SUNDAY AUGUST 1, 2021
0230L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/01/21 A FLOOD ADVISORY HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR GARFIELD COUNTY AT 0225 LOCAL TIME. WE HAVE RECEIVED SEVERAL INCHES OF RAIN IN A SHORT TIME SO FLOODING IN LOW LYING AREAS IS HIGHLY POSSIBLE. 1-The front has arrived and we have had quite a bit of rainfall in the last few hours. Let me know what your rainfall totals are after the rain ends. 2- We will remain in a [...]
July 2021
SATURDAY JULY 31, 2021
0330L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/31/21 1-HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11AM UNTIL 9PM TONIGHT. We are also in a GENERAL T-STORM RISK AREA. A cold front will be pushing into the area later tonight bringing a “chance” for thunderstorms. If any storms do occur, the severe threat would be downdraft winds and hail. We’ll see what happens. 2- The heat index will be up there once again today. Use extreme caution if you have [...]
FRIDAY JULY 30, 2021
0310L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/30/21 1- HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 12 NOON UNTIL 7PM TODAY. Continue to take the necessary precautions to protect yourself, your kids, and animals from the excessive heat. 2- A cold front will make it’s way into the area late Saturday or early Sunday giving us a chance for thunderstorms. AT THIS TIME, “scattered” high based storms are expected giving us a wind and hail threat like we had [...]
