August 2021
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 [...]
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 [...]
