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 [...]
TUESDAY APRIL 20, 2021
0345L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-4/20/21 1- FREEZE WARNING in effect from 1 am until 9 am WEDNESDAY morning. Temps as low as 28 degrees are possible. You all should know what to do. Cover up newly planted items and make sure your hoses are DIS-connected from the house. 2- There is a slight chance of temps reaching 32 this morning but we may just miss that mark. The winds will be the issue today [...]
MONDAY APRIL 19, 2021
0415L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-4/19/21 1- As of right now, we are in a FREEZE WATCH from late Tuesday night through Wednesday morning. A freeze warning is in effect for counties to our west and southwest. It wouldn’t surprise me if we are added to the warning sometime in the near future. See graphics attached for the broad view. 2-A cold front will push its way through the state overnight tonight so you will [...]
SUNDAY APRIL 18, 2021
0425L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-4/18/21 1- FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING. Overnight low temps could fall as low as 28 degrees. If you have new plants outdoors, you may want to cover them up. A FREEZE WATCH is also in effect Monday night for counties west of here. Like I have stated, keep a jacket and now maybe a coat in the truck. 2- The above is due to [...]
SATURDAY APRIL 17, 2021
0355L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-4/17/21 1- Cool and mostly cloudy today without the precipitation. As the cloud cover slowly erodes throughout the day, the airmass in place along with radiational cooling will allow temps to drop near freezing for tomorrow morning. Don’t be surprised if a freeze watch or warning is issued for us and or the northwest. A rain/snow mix is possible late Monday night into Tuesday morning as another front brings colder [...]
FRIDAY APRIL 16, 2021
0340L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-4/16/21 1- 90% chance for showers and thunderstorms during the day. It doesn’t appear we will have overwhelming amounts of rainfall but right now, we’ll take anything we can to get moisture in the ground. As stated earlier this week, we need around an inch or two for the wheat then we can warm up. The wheat looks good and most of the canola I have seen looks good too. [...]
THURSDAY APRIL 15, 2021
0400L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-4/15/21 1- RAIN is in the forecast later today and tonight. Hopefully, we see at least what is forecast for the area which is around ¼ of an inch. We definitely need a bit more but right now; we’ll take anything that we can get. Friday morning still looks promising so we’ll wait and see what mother nature throws at us. 2- Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Thursday-Cloudy. [...]
WEDNESDAY APRIL 14, 2021
0350L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-4/14/21 1- The wheat around the area needs about 1-2 inches of a good soaking rain. We may get lucky come Thursday when another storm system moves across the area. I am not holding my breath but I am hoping that we do see the moisture. Our best chances, per guidance is Thursday afternoon through Friday. Temps will average in the 50s and 60s through early next week and winds [...]
TUESDAY APRIL 13, 2021
0400L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-4/13/21 1-Cool and mild with northeasterly winds will be the case for today and tomorrow. A very slight chance for any precipitation (rain) so enjoy the sun as it peaks out once in a while. We all know what happens after the cool weather goes away, it will get hot and muggy. Oh well, it’s better than 10 degrees with a wind chill of minus 5. 2- This cooler weather [...]
MONDAY APRIL 12, 2021
0405L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-4/12/21 1- We will be mostly sunny and cooler today with gusty north winds. No rain today as it looks right now. Rain chances will return starting tomorrow through the week or so, these chances are low but better than nothing. 2- Fire weather concerns will be dominant but will be in the low category for the week. Hopefully, these rain chances allow for some precip here in the area. [...]
SUNDAY APRIL 11, 2021
0405L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-4/11/21 1- Warm and breezy with another front on the way. We’ll see temps in the upper 70s to low 80s today before another cold front pushes in late this afternoon and maybe into the early to mid- evening hours. Winds will increase as the front pushes in so expect that bump as winds shift and the front moves through. We may see wind gusts upwards of 30 mph. Other [...]
