September 2025
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 15, 2025
0300L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 9/15/25 GENERAL THUNDERSTORM RISK later today with gusty winds, hail, and heavy rainfall as the main threats. If storms do occur, they should be high based and the wind issue would occur with collapsing storms. This goes along with the popcorn storms. They’ll build quickly, rain out and collapse. We’ll see how this works out later today. Otherwise, another warm day with mild winds. Overall, we’ll be ok, so [...]
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 14, 2025
0320L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 9/14/25 We are in a GENERAL RISK area for thunderstorms later today. There is a chance we might see a few early this morning but our better chance will be this later this afternoon into the overnight hours. A few storms may be severe with winds and hail being the main threats. We’ll see what happens as the day wears on. Until then, enjoy high temps in the upper [...]
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 13, 2025
0310L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 9/13/25 Another warm day but with some high clouds. Temps will be a degree or two cooler because of that reason. There is a chance for showers and possibly thunderstorms early on Sunday but better chances may occur on Sunday afternoon. We’ll see what happens. Overall, we’ll be ok, so here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN: Saturday- Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 9 to [...]
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 12, 2025
0240L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 9/12/25 Warm and dry for the next several days with a low chance for showers possibly on Sunday and again around mid-week. Temps will average in the low to mid 90s so pace yourself while working outdoors. The new Drought Monitor is out and according to the graphic, the southeastern 1/3rd of the county is abnormally dry and is moving into a moderate drought. The northwestern 2/3rds of the [...]
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 11, 2025
0250L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 9/11/25 Summer isn’t over until mother nature says it’s over! It appears the low to mid 90s are back and they will hang around for the foreseeable future. Although temps in the low 100s are NOT in the forecast, use caution and hydrate properly if you are working outdoors. Rain chances return late Saturday into Sunday. At least the humidity will be lower than we experienced all summer. Overall, [...]
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 10, 2025
0310L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 9/10/25 It appears we will be warming back up into the 90s for the rest of the week into the weekend. We do have a good chance for thunderstorms this morning if they make it this far out of southern Kansas, but nothing severe is expected. See radar pic as of 0308L. If they do reach us, gusty winds 50-55 mph are possible along with heavy rainfall. It’s a [...]
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 9, 2025
0330L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 9/9/25 GENERAL THUNDERSTORM RISK again later today into tonight. Damaging winds and hail are the main threats again today. The higher threats will be out west in the panhandles and the western 2 tiers of counties in western Oklahoma. If traveling, check the weather at your destination. Here is a link to all forecast offices in the region all in one place- https://gcem.org/links/ Overall, we’ll be ok, so here [...]
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 8, 2025
0300L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 9/8/25 MARGINAL RISK IN THE NW 1/3RD OF THE COUNTY AND A GENERAL RISK FOR THE SE 2/3RDS OF THE COUNTY for severe weather. Lines on the map will change so just be prepared for the possibility of storms later today into tonight. There is a slight risk along with a hail, damaging winds, and a low risk for tornadoes out west. We’ll see what happens. Make sure you [...]
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 7, 2025
0315L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 9/7/25 Another nice day to enjoy until the possibility of additional rainfall moves in later on Monday into Tuesday. Some of these storms could be severe. We’ll see how this comes together. After that, we’ll enjoy warmer temps in the mid to upper 80s. Overall, we’ll be ok, so here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN: Sunday- Mostly sunny. Highs around 80. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Sunday [...]
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 6, 2025
0240L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 9/6/25 Cool start already, 52 degrees, so as we move through the day, we’ll warm back into the upper 60s to low 70s. Winds will be less than 10 mph so enjoy the day. We will warm back into the mid-80s next week so just remember that it’s still summer. Fall will be here before you know it so enjoy these temps. Overall, we’ll be ok, so here is [...]
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 5, 2025
0245L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 9/5/25 It has been a stormy night and once the heavier cores move out, we’ll still have a few showers to deal with. Overall, we’ll be ok though. We are in a GENERAL THUNDERSTORM RISK area but the higher severe threat will be in southern Oklahoma later today. Cooler temps will also be in the forecast so enjoy those over the weekend. We should warm back up around the [...]
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 4, 2025
0325L THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 9/4/25 The front that is moving through the area right now won’t have a significant impact of cooler air. A second front expected tonight will bring cooler temps at least over the weekend. Highs around 70 and lows in the 50s will be the norm along with the potential for showers and thunderstorms. Either way, it is cooler weather. We’ll warm back up next week, as it appears [...]
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 3, 2025
0305L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 9/3/25 We are in a GENERAL RISK area for severe weather later today into the evening hours. A weak cold front will traverse the region bringing with it a 20% chance for additional showers and thunderstorms. The main risk is damaging winds. A stronger cold front will arrive sometime Friday bringing a lot cooler temps and rain chances. I will wait on those details until tomorrow but if you [...]
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 2, 2025
0300L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 9/2/25 Today should be fairly nice and warm. Rainfall “should” be out of the picture today and tonight until another front comes through later on Wednesday when we’ll have another chance for some severe weather. We appear to be leaning towards a cooler late summer and hopefully cooler fall later this month, so enjoy. Winter will be here before you know it. Overall, we’ll be ok, so here is [...]
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 1, 2025
0300L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 9/1/25 It’s September and we will continue to have a chance for thunderstorms later today into tonight. A weak front will make it’s way south through Kansas giving us that chance for additional rain. The atmosphere will be generally unstable, due to ample sunshine, so our chance for severe storms- winds and hail, are around 40%. We’ll see what happens. Overall, we’ll be ok, so here is your forecast [...]
August 2025
SUNDAY AUGUST 31, 2025
0315L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 8/31/25 The boundary that will soon affect the area will push through and be just NNW of the I-44 corridor around daybreak. After this mess moves through the area drier air will be filtering in during the afternoon. Overall, after a stormy start, we’ll have a warm day with highs around 80 degrees though not much wind this afternoon. We’ll see what happens. Overall, we’ll be ok, so here [...]
SATURDAY AUGUST 30, 2025
0320L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 8/30/25 Starting to feel like a broken record here with nice temps but a chance for rainfall. This will be our basic forecast for the next week or so. Percentages will vary between 20 and 100% between now and next Friday with a day or so with possibly no chance for any rain. Either way, it’s cooler and appears to remain that way for the foreseeable future. Enjoy it [...]
FRIDAY AUGUST 29, 2025
0300L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 8/29/25 It appears we will have a mostly rain free day but there are flood advisories out for the Salt Fork/Arkansas River north of Alva and for the Cimarron River near Waynoka. Why tell you this? Because it will cause issues closer to the area over time. Be careful while traveling and pay attention to low lying areas. We will remain cool for the most part so enjoy this [...]
THURSDAY AUGUST 28, 2025
0300L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 8/28/25 We are in a GENERAL THUNDERSTORM RISK AREA today. FLOOD WATCH HAS BEEN ISSUED AND WILL BE IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON TODAY. Flood prone areas need to be watched carefully as heavy rain is occurring to our north and northwest. Some of that rainfall may enter the county this morning. Overall, we’ll be ok, so here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN: Thursday- Mostly cloudy with showers with [...]
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 27, 2025
0400L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 8/27/25 Rain chances continue today through the labor day weekend along with cool temps. This actually is nice compared to the upper 90s and high humidity we had experienced earlier this month. For those wanting warmer weather, we should poke our heads above 80 by Monday. Until then, enjoy the cooler weather. Overall, we’ll be ok, so here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN: Today- Showers with a chance [...]
