May 2025
SATURDAY MAY 17, 2025
0325L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 5/17/25 SLIGHT RISK FOR SEVERE WEATHER LATER TODAY- ALL HAZARDS ARE POSSIBLE. This will be the story from today through Monday. Our risk level will increase as we move forward into the weekend and early next week. The above stated, read the graphics carefully as the location of the warm front later today will depend on where the worst weather will be located. I will post a few graphics [...]
FRIDAY MAY 16, 2025
0328L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 5/16/25 Another front will push in today keeping us in the dryer air region. We aren’t expecting any thunderstorms here until later on into the weekend. That said, we have a briefing with the NWS this morning so I’ll update over our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app after that update. Keep in mind that as it appears right now, “our” highest threat day looks to be SUNDAY. There is a [...]
THURSDAY MAY 15, 2025
0315L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 5/15/25 A cold front is pushing through the area as I type this morning. Winds may be a bit gusty as it pushes through so keep that in mind. Some wind gusts along the front up in Kansas reached 60 mph. I don’t think that will happen here but we’ll see. No rain expected today but if you travel east and or south, just stay aware of your surroundings [...]
WEDNESDAY MAY 14, 2025
0325L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 5/14/25 Warmer temps along with gusty winds are expected around the area today. We have a storm system that is slowly heading our way for this weekend. Ahead of it we’ll have a few troughs and fronts that will affect our area. Today, winds will become westerly and gusty as one of those troughs move through. Temps could reach the upper 90s later this afternoon. As it appears right [...]
TUESDAY MAY 13, 2025
0255L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 5/13/25 Warm temps will continue and now we’ll add gusty winds as we move forward this week. Wednesday could be our warmest so far this year so we’ll see how that plays out. If we do see temps into the 90’s use caution for those that work outdoors and stay hydrated. We are expecting a cold front later on Wednesday and it will cool temps back down about 10 [...]
MONDAY MAY 12, 2025
0300L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 5/12/25 Continued warm and dry so get outside and soak in some sunshine. Temps should reach the 80s or so and winds will be light. Winds will be increasing starting on Tuesday as another storm system works its way towards us for the last half of the week. Rain chances, as it appears right now, are around 25% for our area. We’ll see what happens. Overall, we’ll be ok [...]
SUNDAY MAY 11, 2025
0250L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 5/11/25 AGAIN, really nice weather out there so get out and enjoy! Just be careful out there and stay safe. Rain might be a possibility by next weekend. We’ll see what happens. Overall, we’ll be ok so here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today- Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. North winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northeast this afternoon. Tonight- Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. [...]
SATURDAY MAY 10, 2025
0310L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 5/10/25 Not a lot to say other than it’s going to be a very nice weekend. That said, use EXTREME CAUTION while doing outdoor activities. When the weather is nice, we sometimes don’t pay as much attention to other things so just be careful. See the graphic below to observe forecast temps at various times over the weekend. Overall, we’ll be ok so here is your forecast from the [...]
FRIDAY MAY 9, 2025
0305L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 5/9/25 Be sure to download our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app. NWS warnings and advisories come through “in detail” automatically and you’ll get important info from us too. Also, make sure you have the updated version 7.0.0(33) updated in March 2025. You may need to delete and download it again. A nice day is on the menu with a low 20% chance for a shower or two this afternoon. Per [...]
THURSDAY MAY 8, 2025
0245L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 5/8/25 Once again, we are in a GENERAL THUNDERSTORM RISK area for today. Chances of anything happening are low at roughly 20% but if any storms do get going later today, winds and hail would be the only issues and storms would dissipate after sundown by losing afternoon heating. Don’t change any plans, just stay weather aware. Overall, we’ll be ok. Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN: Today- [...]
WEDNESDAY MAY 7, 2025
0305L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 5/7/25 We are in a GENERAL THUNDERSTORM RISK AREA for today. The severe weather threat is pretty low right now. We will most likely see rain as we did yesterday but there is a chance to hear some thunder later today too. We’ll have to wait and see. For the most part, all this mess should end Friday and the weekend looks pretty good. The ground will be sloshy [...]
TUESDAY MAY 6, 2025
0330L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 5/6/25 FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL WEDNESDAY MORNING AT 0100 LOCAL TIME. First of all, severe weather should remain in southern Oklahoma today. We could see rainfall, some heavy at times, this afternoon into the evening and overnight hours. How much rain? Not sure as everything will depend on how the low in eastern Arizona tracks. We’ll watch and advise as needed. Make sure you have our app. See [...]
MONDAY MAY 5, 2025
0320L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 5/4/25 PASS THIS AROUND! STORM SIREN TEST IN ENID TODAY AT 12 NOON, WEATHER PERMITTING. As long as skies are mostly clear, we’ll set them off. Flood Watch in effect from Monday evening until Wednesday morning at 1 am. We are in a General Risk area for thunderstorms and will be for a good part of the week. The heavier and possibly severe weather SHOULD stay south of us [...]
SUNDAY MAY 4, 2025
0230L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 5/4/25 SHORT AND SWEET FOR TODAY If you liked yesterday, you’ll love today. More very nice weather in store. On Monday, we go downhill with the threat of more severe weather and heavy rainfall. For today, just get outside and soak in some sunshine. It’s actually good for you. Overall, we’ll be ok. Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN: Today- Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast [...]
SATURDAY MAY 3, 2025
0300L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 5/3/25 Today and Sunday look to be really nice with plenty of sunshine, light winds, and NO rainfall. The front that came through yesterday has brought with it cooler air so we’ll enjoy highs in the mid to upper 60’s and overnight lows in the 40’s and 50’s. Unfortunately, rain comes back into the forecast Monday evening through all of next week. We’ll deal with it as it occurs. [...]
FRIDAY MAY 2, 2025
0315L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 5/2/25 We are in a GENERAL THUNDERSTORM RISK area for today. Severe weather isn’t expected here but if you travel south, check the weather for your destination and in between. Heavy rainfall along with severe weather has occurred and is ongoing right now at 0245L from roughly OKC to the south and southwest down into north Texas. We may see additional rainfall through the morning hours then clearing this [...]
THURSDAY MAY 1, 2025
0305L- THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 5/1/25 MARGINAL RISK FOR SEVERE WEATHER later today into the evening and overnight hours but we’ll also have a chance for showers early this morning. The higher risk should be south of us but as always, just be prepared. If we do see storms here later today, hail and winds would be the main threats. Overall, we’ll be ok. Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN: Today- [...]
April 2025
WEDNESDAY APRIL 30, 2025
0315L- WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 4/30/25 MARGINAL RISK FOR SEVERE WEATHER AND WE ARE IN A FLOOD WATCH FROM NOW UNTIL MAY 1, 2025, AT 0100 LOCAL TIME. First of all, if you plan in traveling south ANYWHERE along the Red River Valley, check road conditions. Many flood warnings are in progress. You can check road conditions for our region here at gcem.org and scroll down to roughly the middle of the front [...]
TUESDAY APRIL 29, 2025
0315L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 4/29/25 SEVERE T-STORM WATCH UNTIL 10 AM THIS MORNING. FLOOD WATCH FROM NOW UNTIL MAY 1 AT 1 AM. A cold front is pushing in this morning and may give us a better chance for rain. At 0315 the front is just west of Medford to just north of Arnett. There are ongoing storms that will be pushing into Alfalfa County moving to the northeast. Other storms will be [...]
MONDAY APRIL 28, 2025
0315L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 4/28/25 *WEATHER PERMITTING, WE WILL TEST THE ENID STORM SIRENS AT NOON TODAY SLIGHT RISK FOR SEVERE WEATHER LATE THIS AFTERNOON INTO THE EVENING HOURS. Per Guidance, if storms can get going in the northern part of the state, they will most likely be supercells with all hazards possible. All hazards mean- very large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes. We do have a front and dryline situation along with [...]