July 2021
THURSDAY JULY 29, 2021
0320L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/29/21 1- The HEAT ADVISORY remains in effect from noon until 7pm this evening. Heat index values up to 103-105 are expected. Use EXTREME CAUTION doing anything outdoors. 2- Also use EXTREME CAUTION UTILIZING ANYTHING related to fire. Even though we are hot and humid, foliage is very dry and thus will burn. Be careful out there. Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; THURSDAY-Sunny and hot, with a high [...]
WEDNESDAY JULY 28, 2021
0305L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/28/21 1- Continued hot, humid, dry, & miserable. No rain in the forecast until roughly later on Sunday per guidance. That said, moisture is still streaming in so humidity will remain high. The heat index will be in the low 100s today so as I have been stating, pace yourselves if you work outside and make sure you, your family and pets stay hydrated. You can see the stress even [...]
TUESDAY JULY 27, 2021
0325L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/27/21 1-HOT AND HUMID once again so if you work outside, pace yourselves, stay hydrated, and be careful. We are still in that General Thunderstorm risk area but it’s less likely later today. We will be warming up as we get on into the week so just pay attention to how you feel and if you have kids, pay close attention to them also. Heat stresses animals too. Make sure [...]
MONDAY JULY 26, 2021
0315L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/26/21 1- General Thunderstorm Risk today. More of the same can be expected like yesterday. Storms will form where they form and those areas will receive a lot of rainfall. Storm cells won’t be moving very fast so flash flooding may be a risk along with strong winds. These storms tend to be pulse storms in nature meaning they will build up quickly rain out and collapse. When they collapse, [...]
SUNDAY JULY 25, 2021
0330L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/25/21 1- HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON UNTIL 7PM THIS EVENING 2- Warm air advection will continue to bring moisture into the region today and we can expect scattered isolated showers and possibly thunderstorms around the northern half of the state. A front is pushing towards us causing some instability and thus the thunderstorm chances. This will continue through part of Monday then high pressure moves in [...]
SATURDAY JULY 24, 2021
0335L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/24/21 1- SUMMER is showing its face! Hot and Humid with a low chance for a thunderstorm or two late this afternoon. IF any storms do actually occur, they would be diurnal in nature and dissipate as the sun goes down. No organized severe weather is expected. Other than that, it will feel very uncomfortable outdoors for the up and coming week. This will be a good opportunity to get [...]
FRIDAY JULY 23, 2021
0330L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/23/21 1- After reading several discussions this morning, I have concluded that we will remain hot, dry, and humidity will be on the rise. There will be a very slight chance for some precip later on Sunday into Monday morning but that is less than 20%. Other than this, it will remain above what is called normal in temps. 2- As temps rise and you either work outside for a [...]
THURSDAY JULY 22, 2021
0405L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/22/21 1- We continue to warm up and winds are on the rise, at least during the day. So far, rain is not in our forecast but over the weekend there “might” be a low chance. We’ll see what happens. Overall, humidity will be creeping back up and temps will continue to rise so expect the heat index this weekend to rise into the low 100s. Sounds to me like [...]
WEDNESDAY JULY 21, 2021
0345L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/21/21 Not a lot to say on the weather situation except mild and warm with light winds. We should see plenty of sunshine so get outside and enjoy it. I am adding a few graphics from the NWS offices in Wichita and Dodge City once again. Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Wednesday-Sunny. Highs around 90. Light and variable winds becoming southeast around 10 mph in the afternoon. Wednesday [...]
TUESDAY JULY 20, 2021
0345L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/20/21 1-We are under dome of high pressure meaning nice weather, light winds, and warming temps. Rain chances are virtually zero for a while now so get outside and enjoy the warmth. Highs this week will reach at least into the mid-90s and lows will average from the mid-60s to mid-70s. Per guidance, higher humidity may return sometime this weekend. That said, here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Tuesday-Mostly [...]
MONDAY JULY 19, 2021
0400L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/19/21 1- The forecast has changed a little. NO RAIN for the next several days but there may be some scattered fog around so if driving, slow down if you happen to run into some. Overall, a nice day in store so get out and enjoy it before we get extremely hot. Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today-Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds around 10 [...]
SUNDAY JULY 18, 2021
0420L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/18/21 1-HOT & HUMID again today with a MARGINAL RISK for thunderstorms. If storms do occur, expect strong winds, large hail, & torrential rainfall. Storms won’t move very quickly so there is a chance for localized flooding. Overall, the trend we are in will continue into the foreseeable future. Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today-Partly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Light and [...]
SATURDAY JULY 17, 2021
0415L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/17/21 I have added graphs from both Wichita and Dodge City along with Norman’s NWS offices. 1- HOT & HUMID with a chance for thunderstorms. IF STORMS OCCUR, expect strong winds, possibly large hail, torrential rainfall, and intense lightning. Storms won’t be moving fast so there is a chance for localized flooding too. Use caution while driving. 2-The heat will become an issue today as the heat index rises to [...]
FRIDAY JULY 16, 2021
0355L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/16/2021 1-HOT and HUMID again today with a chance for thunderstorms. The FLOOD WATCH was cancelled early this morning for our area. Now, IF STORMS DO OCCUR, torrential rainfall and localized flooding would become the main issues. The threat for severe storms is low. 2- Stay hydrated today as the heat index will be around 99 degrees or so. Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today-Sunny, with a high [...]
THURSDAY JULY 15, 2021
0340L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/15/21 1-MARGINAL RISK for severe weather later today and tonight. If SEVERE storms occur, it will be due to mostly wind gusts and torrential rainfall. Hail might play a part but that threat is low at least right now. Overall, we are back into that pattern where we will have a chance every day and possibly evenings for some sort of rain event. FOR THIS MORNING- There is a chance [...]
WEDNESDAY JULY 14, 2021
0340L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/14/21 I AM ADDING A GRAPHIC FROM THE NWS WICHITA TODAY ALONG WITH NORMAN. 1- Hot, humid, and windy with the HEAT INDEX in the upper 90s. Tuesday’s skies looked hazy as moisture transport began. We will really feel the humidity today so use caution while working outside and stay hydrated. 2- Thunderstorms come back into the forecast tomorrow afternoon through early next week. It won’t rain all of the [...]
TUESDAY JULY 13, 2021
0315L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/13/21 1-GARFIELD COUNTY EM, this is our app. It is loaded with preparedness & disaster info. There’s a place in here for your personal info so you don’t have to carry a book. NWS advisories and warnings push through automatically along with local info from GCEM, Police and Sheriff when necessary. It’s free to you. Just think, it just might save your life! 2- Weather-wise, hot, humid, and possibly a [...]
MONDAY JULY 12, 2021
0415L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/12/21 1- Sunny and warm with light north winds switching back to the south later today. Rain chances are virtually zero for our area so get outside and enjoy. Rain chances will return late Tuesday through the weekend. Severe weather is not expected. Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today-Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Light and variable winds. Tonight-Clear. A chance of sprinkles after midnight. Lows in the [...]
SUNDAY JULY 11, 2021
0335L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/11/21 1- We missed out on the storms but I am not complaining. As they formed, it made for some great pictures. I’ll try and post a few later today. Also, I have been out with Hillsdale-Carrier, Kremlin, and Enid Fire departments early this morning putting out wheat stubble fire cause by fireworks. REMEMBER that it’s ILLEGAL to fire them off of county roads. Thanks to all departments for the [...]
SATURDAY JULY 10, 2021
0400L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/10/21 Quick note: The information I post each day is derived from NWS/SPC guidance. I then put it into wording that we can all understand. 😊 1- “ENHANCED RISK” FOR SEVERE WEATHER TODAY-see graphic on what this means below. 2-TIMING for storms appears to be later today through this evening-see graphic below. Graphics will change some during the day. Don’t get fixated on where the lines are as they will [...]
