June 2021
WEDNESDAY JUNE 9, 2021
0350L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/9/21 1- Our GENERAL thunderstorm risk today is extremely low. Our biggest threat will be the heat index. We will see high temps in the low 90s but the heat index looks like it will reach 100 later this afternoon. Thursday’s heat index will be around 105 with high temps in the mid-90s. Stay hydrated and take a few more short breaks if needed. Don’t over do it and keep [...]
TUESDAY JUNE 8, 2021
0310L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/8/21 1- We are once again in a GENERAL THUNDERSTORM RISK area. Our chances are very low. We’ll see what happens for sure as the day progresses. It will be humid outdoors for the next several days so pace yourselves while working and stay hydrated. High temps will be in the upper 80s to low 90s and winds will be southeasterly around 10 mph. 2- As stated, temps will be [...]
MONDAY JUNE 7, 2021
0415L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/7/21 1- GENERAL THUNDERSTORM RISK ONCE AGAIN TODAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY. We don’t expect severe storms unless they develop outflow winds higher than 58 mph or 1 inch hail. The main area for severe weather still looks to be in southern Oklahoma so if you plan on traveling, stay aware of conditions in that area. 2- In Garfield County, expect partly cloudy conditions with a possibility of showers and or thunderstorms [...]
SUNDAY JUNE 6, 2021
0320L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/6/21 1- We are in a GENERAL thunderstorm risk today and Monday. Chances for us to have thunderstorms here in the area are low but later this afternoon those possibilities go up a little. The main area of precipitation will be in SW and S-CENTRAL Oklahoma and down into Texas. If you plan on traveling into these areas, stay weather aware and follow guidance from either the NWS/NORMAN, NWS/AMARILLO, OR [...]
SATURDAY JUNE 5, 2021
0400L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/5/21 1- Another warm day with scattered clouds. No rain is expected. Winds will be increasing a little from the south so be aware of crosswinds. The fire danger will be creeping up on us very soon so be extremely careful utilizing anything related to fire. Overall, we’ll be ok. Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today-Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid-80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with [...]
FRIDAY JUNE 4, 2021
0330L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/4/21 1- We are not under a thunderstorm risk area again today. This doesn’t mean that we won’t see a shower or two later this afternoon. The ground is moist and diurnal heating could cause enough lift to fire off a few showers as it did yesterday. If you notice the thicker clouds around as we reach mid to late afternoon, there might be a shower or two out there. [...]
THURSDAY JUNE 3, 2021
0325L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/3/21 1- Fog is possible this morning just about anywhere in the state so slow down and drive cautiously this morning. If we do see any fog, it should start to clear out around mid-morning. Thunderstorm chances for the area are very low so we’ll see if anything pops up today like it did yesterday. If anything does pop-up, it isn’t expected to be severe. 2- Overall, we’ll be ok [...]
WEDNESDAY JUNE 2, 2021
0340L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/2/21 1- GENERAL THUNDERSTORM RISK once again. Per forecast guidance, the higher chances for storms appear to be south, southwest, and then southeast of our area. Even though showers could occur anywhere in the region, our chances are only around 20%. 2- The above said, Thursday through Saturday appear to be NON-RAIN days so hopefully we dry out enough to get the mowing done. Sunday, rain chances go up once [...]
TUESDAY JUNE 1, 2021
0345L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/1/21 1- Cloudy and cool again today with a low chance of more rain. We are not under any thunderstorm risks so far BUT there are flood advisories around the state along rivers so if you plan on traveling, pay close attention to advisories from the NWS/NORMAN. Here is a link to those- https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=oun 2-Overall, we’ll be ok so I will keep this short and sweet. Here is your forecast [...]
May 2021
MONDAY MAY 31, 2021
0330L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/31/21 1- We are in a GENERAL THUNDERSTORM RISK area once again today. It appears we may actually see some rain occasionally throughout the day. Some rain will be heavy at times. We are NOT in a flood watch YET but it does include areas south and east of us. If you are traveling today, use extreme caution while driving and slow down. Hydroplaning can cause you to lose control [...]
SUNDAY MAY 30, 2021
0350L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/30/21 1- We’re, once again, in a GENERAL THUNDERSTORM risk area for today and Monday. All this means is enjoy the weather and it might rain. The storms in the TEXAS Panhandle don’t look like they will hold together in affect us today. Per guidance, we look to remain dry today until this evening and overnight tonight when we have a better chance for showers and possibly a few thunderstorms. [...]
SATURDAY MAY 29, 2021
0425L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/29/21 1-We are in a GENERAL Thunderstorm risk for possibly late tonight after midnight. No severe storms are expected. During the day, we should see partly cloudy skies with light winds. Sunday and Monday we can look forward to high chances for showers and thunderstorms. 2- Many folks are leaving town for the lakes this weekend. Today should be ok but the water will be cold so be careful concerning [...]
FRIDAY MAY 28, 2021
0340L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/28/21 1- No thunderstorm risk for our area today but we do have rain and thunderstorm chances back in the forecast starting Saturday evening through the next 7 days. This said, there are a few flood watches and warnings around the region so if you plan on traveling, pay attention to road signs that may depict a flood issue. Your life could depend on it. 2-After I post on social [...]
THURSDAY MAY 27, 2021
0405L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/27/21 1- ENHANCED RISK FOR SEVERE WEATHER TODAY. Thunderstorms may form earlier than expected due to the front coming in a little faster than previous forecasts. It is expected to enter northwest Ok around mid-day. There are some mesoscale boundaries around the area left over by last nights storms and additional boundaries that are being created by the storms in southwest Ok at this hour. Storms that are ongoing in [...]
WEDNESDAY MAY 26, 2021
0415L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/26/21 1- MARGINAL RISK for severe weather later tonight. If storms occur, hail and winds are the main threats. Today we will be mostly sunny and warm so enjoy that sunshine while its out. 2- Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today-Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 80s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with higher gusts. Tonight-Partly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. [...]
TUESDAY MAY 25, 2021
0405L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/25/21 1- SLIGHT RISK AREA for possibly a few severe thunderstorms this afternoon into the evening hours. Main risks will be hail and wind. The dryline will become the focus area due to clearing behind that line. Strong diabatic heating will be a big factor in destabilization later today just to our west per guidance from the Storm Prediction Center. Strong to severe storms could become a factor as that [...]
MONDAY MAY 24, 2021
0325L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/24/21 1- CLOUDY with some shower activity once again today. We are in a GENERAL THUNDERSTORM area so anything can happen just about anywhere in the region. Severe weather isn’t expected here today but it appears it may possibly occur here Tuesday and again Thursday into Friday per guidance. We’ll see if this works out. Personally, I am ready for sunshine and warmer temps. 2- Some areas around the county [...]
SUNDAY MAY 23, 2021
0340L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/23/21 1- GENERAL THUNDERSTORM RISK once again. Per guidance, we can expect another day of showers just about anywhere but we may see them form in the area just west of I-35. We can expect basically the same type of weather through next Friday with a few troughs moving through the region giving us and those folks in the central and northern plains a chance for heavier thunderstorms. First round [...]
SATURDAY MAY 22, 2021
0400L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/22/21 GENERAL THUNDERSTORM AREA TODAY. 1- Cloudy, humid, and possibly some rain. This will be the story through this up and coming week. Severe weather, as it appears right now, is very low but you may hear some thunder at times as cells roll through the area. Nothing to worry about at this time. 2-Depending how hard it does rain, as I have stated this past week, FLOODING could occur [...]
FRIDAY MAY 21, 2021
0330L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/21/21 1-There is a chance we’ll see sunshine today. With that sunshine comes heat and with heat you will feel the humidity. The humidity will remain with us for the foreseeable future along with that chance for rain. If you looked at radar yesterday, you saw what some meteorologists call the Atmospheric River just to our east. It will return over the weekend affecting us so get ready for some [...]
