June 2021
TUESDAY JUNE 29, 2021
0400L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/29/21 1- We are under an AREAL FLOOD WATCH today until 9pm tonight. Additional rainfall, sometimes heavy, is expected here in northern Oklahoma. We are the focal point today so if you are out driving, slow down and keep a sharp eye out for water over the road. Several accidents occurred yesterday due to driving into water and the cars hydroplaned. You loose total control when this happens and bad [...]
MONDAY JUNE 28, 2021
0315L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/28/21 1- Cloudy with a 70% chance for additional rain and thunderstorms. The FLOOD WATCH was extended until this morning at 7am. It may be extended once again as conditions change. We will remain under the influence of the boundary that pushed through over the weekend. That boundary is expected to stall along the I-44 corridor this week and rain chances, especially to our south and southeast, will be higher. [...]
SUNDAY JUNE 27, 2021
0400L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/27/21 1-FLOOD WATCH until 6pm Sunday evening. Rain chances will continue off and on through the up and coming week. There may be a period or two of partly cloudy skies but we will remain cloudy most of the week. Highs will average in the low to mid 80s and overnight lows will average in the mid-60s. Winds will remain low around 10 mph for at least the next few [...]
SATURDAY JUNE 26, 2021
0400-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/26/21 1-FLOOD WATCH UNTIL 6PM SUNDAY EVENING. There are several flash flood warnings in effect around the state right now so if you plan on traveling over the weekend, pay close attention to forecasts in those respective areas. 2- The front is stalled just to our south and should remain stationary, per guidance, through the day. This will be the focal point for storms this afternoon. It is hard to [...]
FRIDAY JUNE 25, 2021
0415L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/25/21 1- We are in a FLOOD WATCH from Friday evening through Sunday afternoon. A weak front will be positioned either over us or just south of our area over the weekend bringing us heavy rain at times. Training storms are possible. Severe storms are also possible with large hail, initially, then a wind threat as the weekend moves forward. This flood watch will be adjusted as this scenario comes [...]
THURSDAY JUNE 24, 2021
0355L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/24/21 HEAT ADVISORY in effect from 12 noon until 7pm this evening. Heat index values to 105 are possible. High temps around 102 and high humidity are the threats for the heat index. STAY HYDRATED. 2-The Fire Danger is also an issue today since the winds will be fairly strong. Remember, If you see smoke or fire, call 911 immediately. 3- There is a chance for t-storms after midnight here, [...]
WEDNESDAY JUNE 23, 2021
0405L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/23/21 1- The heat is back on once again and the HEAT INDEX is back in play. Instead of preaching the heat issue, everyone should know what to do. Main thing is stay hydrated! On Thursday, dangerous heat index temps could reach 109 degrees per guidance. We have a thin stream of moisture moving back into the area and it’s going to be humid. Rain “chances” come back into the [...]
TUESDAY JUNE 22, 2021
0335L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/22/21 1- The cool front came through and yesterday felt good. It was a nice break from the heat. We will see temps today around 85-90 degrees then starting on Wednesday, we return to high 90s and heat index temps into the 100s. Winds will increase later this morning with some gusts around 20 mph by this afternoon. FIRE WEATHER conditions will return too so please be careful out there [...]
MONDAY JUNE 21/2021
0330L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/21/21 1- The cold front is here. Temps will gradually fall as the day progresses. Thunderstorms are possible this morning as storms in Kansas move east. There is some back building going on out west and a few could be severe so we’ll keep an eye out and advise as needed. If any storm goes severe, it would be due to hail and winds. We’ll see what happens. 2- Post [...]
SUNDAY JUNE 20, 2021
0405L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/20/21 1-WARNING!! We apparently have another fire starter in the area. We were called out on a wheat field fire last night near Hillsdale and ended up fighting 2 wheat field fires, the other north of Carrier. The fire up west of Hillsdale was UNCUT WHEAT. The fire north of Carrier was wheat stubble. Thank you to Lahoma and Kremlin Fire for the assistance you provided. 2-Law enforcement told us [...]
SATURDAY JUNE 19, 2021
0350L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/19/21 1- Hot again today with south winds gusting upwards of 25 mph. Use extreme caution utilizing anything related to fire and DO NOT THROW CIGARETTE BUTTS OUT the window of any moving vehicle. Humidity will be low and that could be enough to start a fire. Call 911 if you see smoke or fire. 2- There is an outside chance we could see some rainfall late Sunday night into [...]
FRIDAY JUNE 18, 2021
0335L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/18/21 1- The heat will continue through the weekend and then a cold front will push in sometime late Sunday night or on Monday. Rain chances for our area are low but cooler air is coming. We usually don’t see this strong of a front at this time of the year but if it will kill the heat for a few days, it’s a good thing. Forecast high for Monday [...]
THURSDAY JUNE 17, 2021
0410L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/17/21 1- Continued hot and dry with highs around 100 during the day and in the 70s for lows. Winds will be a little higher today so please use caution when using anything related to fire. If you see smoke or fire, call 911 immediately so a response can be sent. Rain chances look to be pushed back into the area later in the day on Sunday. Chances for rain [...]
WEDNESDAY JUNE 16, 2021
0345L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/16/21 1- When the humidity and dew point temps drop, it gets hotter. Today we may see the 100s and the same for Thursday and Friday. Stay aware of your well being and the well being of other workers out there. Stay hydrated and pace yourselves. Remember that water and electrolyte replacement products is what you should be drinking out there. Use extreme caution. There won’t be much wind to [...]
TUESDAY JUNE 15, 2021
0340L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/15/21 1- Heat, lower humidity, and light winds are what we’ll deal under sunny skies today. It appears we will become very toasty Wednesday and Thursday due to a thermal ridge that will increase temps at or near 100 degrees. A cold front is forecast to enter the area and it MIGHT bring some rain activity. We’ll have to wait and see if this actually happens. Models also state that [...]
MONDAY JUNE 14, 2021
0345L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/14/21 1- HOT AND HUMID but a little less so than yesterday. We will be under the influence of an upper high which should keep us hot and dry this week. Models are showing a front that could affect us rain-wise by SATURDAY. Temps on Thursday and Friday may be pushing 100 degrees here. That tells me that dew point temps and humidity will be lower. We’ll see what happens. [...]
SUNDAY JUNE 13, 2021
0405L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/13/21 1-We are near a General Thunderstorm Risk area for today. Storms along the Oklahoma/Texas border to our west are weakening. There is an outside chance that storms may reform along boundaries put forth by these storms later today. We shouldn’t see any rain here today. We’ll see what happens. 2- High Humidity and Dew Point temps will be the norm for today once again. PACE YOURSELVES while working outdoors. [...]
SATURDAY JUNE 12, 2021
0430L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/12/21 1- Thunderstorm chances lessen after Saturday night and the heat is on, with less humidity over the up and coming week. Our pattern is changing a little and now we are under NW flow. This means we MAY see storms develop in the high plains areas in New Mexico and Colorado and then drift our way. That said, we may see storms later tonight coming in from the west [...]
FRIDAY JUNE 11, 2021
0315L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/11/21 1- HEAT ADVISORY CONTINUES UNTIL THIS EVENING AT 7PM. There is a “cold” front moving our way that won’t give us much relief. It may give us some thunderstorm activity but that actually may be unlikely due to a very strong inversion, “the cap” in the lower atmosphere. If you plan to travel north or east today and especially this evening, stay weather aware and pay attention to advisories [...]
THURSDAY JUNE 10, 2021
0400L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/10/21 HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL FRIDAY EVENING AT 7PM 1- As stated last week, very humid weather would follow the cool weather. We seem to go from one extreme to another. That’s Oklahoma for you. With our dew point temps in the 70s and humidity in the 50s and 60s, very uncomfortable conditions exist. We have been spoiled by cooler temps during the winter and spring and now we [...]
