May 2021
MONDAY MAY 10, 2021
0420L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/10/21 1- An upper level disturbance is moving across Kansas today giving us a good chance for showers during the day. Tonight, an approaching shortwave trough will keep us in the rainfall department during the overnight hours. This will be the pattern we’ll see off and on during this week along with lower high temperatures. We should average in the low 80s right now for mid-May but we don’t control [...]
SUNDAY MAY 9, 2021
0405L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/9/21 1- The front has pushed through the area with no rain, just a windshift and cooler air. Cooler temps will become the norm this week along with chances for rain each day or evening, for the most part. Overall, a cool week and colder nights meaning lows on the 40s, will be the norm. Temps should make it back into the 80s for highs by Friday or so. We’ll [...]
SATURDAY MAY 8, 2021
0400L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/8/21 1- MARGINAL RISK for severe weather later this evening. Quarter size hail, 60 mph winds are the main threats. The tornado threat is very low. 2- The above said, we do have a strong capping inversion in the atmosphere that should keep any storms from happening during the day. Our chance will come as a cold front pushes into the area from Kansas sometime during the mid to late [...]
FRIDAY MAY 7, 2021
0400L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/7/21 1-Another nice day but windy with a chance for showers early, then showers again late during the overnight hours. We expect a cold front to push in sometime Saturday evening bringing chances for thunderstorms with it. We do have a strong cap above us so rain chances could be hindered by this. Lots of variables to deal with so we’ll see what happens. 2- Keep in mind, these variables [...]
THURSDAY MAY 6, 2021
0400L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/6/21 1- No storms today. Winds should become northerly with gusts around 15 mph while staying mostly clear. Thunderstorms come back into the forecast for a low chance Friday morning and then a higher chance for Friday night into Saturday with a slight risk. The risk level may become higher depending on model guidance. We’ll see what happens for sure as we move closer to the weekend. 2- Chances for [...]
WEDNESDAY MAY 5, 2021
0415L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/5/21 1- Pretty nice day with some high clouds around. There is a very slight chance for some light rain this morning but don’t hold your breath. Overall, a nice day with light winds. 2- Between now and next Tuesday, we’ll have low chances for showers and maybe some thunderstorm activity. Chances are 20-30 % right now so we’ll just keep an eye out. Don’t cancel any plans but keep [...]
TUESDAY MAY 4, 2021
0345L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/4/21 1- Rain during the morning hours, then clearing. Not much precipitation is expected early today but temps will be mild but winds will be gusty. Wednesday looks good then a chance for rain comes in Wednesday night. Thursday and most of Friday looks good then a chance for thunderstorms come in Friday evening through at least Monday. ☹ 2- The severe threat looks low throughout the week for us [...]
MONDAY MAY 3, 2021
0350L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/3/21 1- GENERAL RISK for thunderstorms today and later tonight. Severe weather is not expected but it can happen under general risks. The front is pushing through now so expect periods of showers and possibly a few thunderstorms through Tuesday morning. 2- Tonight we could see some heavy activity with rainfall being the main issue. If this occurs, low lying areas could become flood issues so be extremely careful while [...]
0420L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/2/21 1-We are in a GENERAL Thunderstorm Risk area for today but with very low chances for any rainfall. Better chances will come in on Monday at 40-50 %. Until then, there will be quite a bit of humidity, wind, and partial sunshine. 2- Overall, a fairly nice day so get outside and enjoy it. Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Sunday-Partly sunny, with a high near [...]
SATURDAY MAY 1, 2021
0420L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/1/21 1- Another nice day but with wind. Temps will be in the upper 70s and we may also have some wind gusts upwards of 20 mph. Overall, no rain in our forecast for today but it appears it may return for Sunday into the first half of the week. We’ll see what happens. 2-Keeping this short and sweet, here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Saturday-Partly sunny, with a [...]
April 2021
FRIDAY APRIL 30, 2021
0355L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-4/30/21 1- A really nice day, forecast-wise, with light and variable winds and warm temps. This is one of those days where you need to be outside absorbing sunshine and enjoying the light breeze. The breeze turns southerly this morning and by Saturday morning winds will increase 10-15 mph gusting as high as 25mph. 2-Another storm system is heading our way but the higher impact should affect southern and eastern [...]
THURSDAY APRIL 29, 2021
0410L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-4/29/21 1- Not much rain here but maybe next week. Until then enjoy the lower temps without much humidity and the northerly winds. There will be a low chance for rain late Saturday through at least Tuesday per guidance at least right now. We’ll see what happens. 2- Be sure to download our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app so you’ll have that tool for preparedness purposes and for warnings. 3- If [...]
WEDNESDAY APRIL 28, 2021
0410L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-4/28/21 1-SLIGHT RISK for severe weather today and tonight. We lucked out last night and for today, we will deal with the cold front. With ongoing convection occurring in the southeast part of the state, it appears that is where most of the storms may occur again today. The cold front should make it into the area by noon or so shifting our winds from the south to the north. [...]
TUESDAY APRIL 27, 2021
0405L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-4/27/21 1-There is a SLIGHT RISK for severe weather later today as a storm system moves east, a cold front moves south, and moisture continues to move in. The main issue is timing of all these features. Models are still confused which makes forecasting difficult. What appears to be relevant is that we will experience some severe weather with hail and winds being the higher risks. All other threats are [...]
MONDAY APRIL 26, 2021
0330L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-4/26/21 WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM UNTIL 7 PM TONIGHT. WIND GUSTS TO 45 MPH ARE POSSIBLE. EAST/WEST TRAFFIC SHOULD USE EXTRA CAUTION WHILE DRIVING. 1-And the wind continues to blow. Expect strong southerly winds through at least Wednesday morning when a front pushes in shifting winds from south to northerly. North winds should prevail into late Friday and early Saturday when winds shift back out of the [...]
SUNDAY APRIL 25, 2021
0350L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-4/25/21 1-WINDY with fire weather conditions out west. That is dependent on where a dryline sets up later this morning into the afternoon. No folks, no storms today but there is a Grassland Fire Danger in our western most counties. It’ll be windy here along with a lower fire danger but as always, keep your eyes peeled for smoke and fire and then call 911. 2- Severe weather is back [...]
SATURDAY APRIL 24, 2021
0400L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-4/24/21 1- It rained and according to our gauges, we received 1.5 inches of rainfall. Some of that came in about 10-15 minutes as a downburst occurred late yesterday afternoon. That was rainfall that no matter how fast or slow you were, you would look like you climbed out of a pool when it was over. Remember Gary England? To him this would have been considered a Toad Strangler. 😊 [...]
FRIDAY APRIL 23, 2021
0340L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-4/23/21 1-We are in a SLIGHT RISK for severe weather later today and tonight. Keep in mind that we can’t control the weather but we can be prepared for it. Per NWS guidance, the TORNADO threat appears to be highest to our south and southwest. The first graphic gives you a good picture of what could be expected. REMEMBER, the lines depicted on these graphs are fluid. This means that [...]
THURSDAY APRIL 22, 2021
0400L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-4/22/21 1- Clear early then becoming partly to mostly cloudy by mid afternoon or so. We’ll have a chance for some shower activity later today and overnight. Winds may be a bit gusty at times but overall, not too bad. Another front will push through the area along with a dryline and a chance for severe weather on Friday. Any storms we see today or tonight should not be severe. [...]
WEDNESDAY APRIL 21, 2021
410L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-4/21/21 1--FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM THIS MORNING. It will be chilly early then we’ll see high temps top out in the 50s with light winds. Overall a nice day. That said, here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today-Partly cloudy. Areas of frost early in the morning. Highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds around 10 mph. Tonight-Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. Light and variable [...]
