March 2021
WEDNESDAY MARCH 31, 2021
0400L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/31/21 1- FREEZE WATCH in effect from 0300 until 0900 Thursday morning. Sub-freezing temps as low as 30 degrees are possible in Alfalfa, Garfield, Grant, Kay, Kingfisher, & Major Counties. Overall, it will be chilly but we’ll be ok. It would be a good idea to protect young plants by covering them and disconnecting hoses that may have been reconnected. Be sure to download our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app. It [...]
TUESDAY MARCH 30, 2021
0410L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/30/21 1- A front will traverse the area this morning shifting winds from the south to the north-northeast. Some of that dirt that flew by yesterday may return to us sometime during the day. We shouldn’t see any precip with this front but the southeast part of the state may as it works its way southeast. We will see cooler temps and some gusty NE winds but nothing like yesterday, [...]
MONDAY MARCH 29, 2021
0335L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/29/21 1- FIRE WEATHER WATCH and a WIND ADVISORY are in effect from 11 am this morning until 8 pm this evening. South winds 25-35 gusting to 45 are possible. Humidity as low as 20% and temperatures as high as 80 degrees are possible. If you see smoke or fire, call 911 immediately. TO all farmers- NO CONTROLLED BURNING, PLEASE as the winds will increase and all it takes is [...]
FRIDAY MARCH 26, 2021
0350L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/26/21 1-Warm and windy as we move towards the weekend. Rain chances for us look very low so hopefully it stays that way. We’ll have another front push in Saturday shifting winds out of the north but moisture return looks meager so again, low chances for rain. 2- We’re in that time of the year for what I call the battle of the seasons so we may be warm one [...]
THURSDAY MARCH 25, 2021
0400L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/25/21 1- Partly sunny and cool today as we have a very low chance for a few sprinkles. Other than that, we will also be trying to dry up some since everything around the area is soggy. We’ll have a chance for more rain possibly over the weekend but that bullseye looks to be in the southern part of the state. We will also have a few fronts come through [...]
WEDNESDAY MARCH 24, 2021
0410L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/24/21 1-CAUTION: There are several FLOOD ADVISORIES around the region. THE SALT FORK RIVER from Alva across to Tonkawa and the CIMARRON RIVER from Waynoka through Dover. There are no FLOOD WARNINGS yet but it’s not out of the question as we receive more rain. If you plan on traveling, stay extremely aware of river conditions along your route. Remember that your vehicle will float for a minute or so [...]
TUESDAY MARCH 23, 2021
0350L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/23/21 1- We have received 1.5 inches of rain since the rain started yesterday morning. Not bad, but I feel it’s time for the rain to let up. We’ve had plenty for now. That said, we’ll have several chances for rain through Friday. We’ll see what happens so keep an umbrella with you. 2- I post graphics from the NWS each morning. Information in the graphics are self-explanatory. I receive [...]
MONDAY MARCH 22, 2021
0350L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/22/21 1-MARGINAL RISK for severe weather later today and tonight. Timing- 6 to 10 pm for storms. The tornado threat for us is very low. Hail and wind will be our main threats when storms arrive. All this is due to a storm system out west heading our way and another cold front that will push its way into the area. It may start raining during the day so just [...]
SUNDAY MARCH 21, 2021
0400L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/21/21 1- Pretty nice day on tap if you like the wind! We will see mostly clear skies during the day and high clouds will start to move in later today. An upper wave is on the way and will bring thunderstorms into the area late tonight. Most likely after midnight. Not expecting any severe weather but it could get loud over night due to lightning and thunder. 2- Overall, [...]
SATURDAY MARCH 20, 2021
0350L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/20/21 1- Sunny skies today once again probably with a few controlled burns going on. Yesterday was a really nice day and today looks just as nice except the winds will be increasing. ANYONE doing a controlled burn today should use extra caution as the winds will be up a little. Other than that, enjoy the day! 2- Thunderstorm chances come back into the forecast later on Sunday through mid-week [...]
FRIDAY MARCH 19, 2021
0355L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/19/21 1- Sunny for the most part with lighter winds will give us a pretty good day. Rain comes back into the forecast later on Sunday and into next week but severe weather looks to be unlikely. Keep in mind that could change. We’ll see what happens. For now, if you have the opportunity to get outside today, do so. 2- We have resumed storm siren testing as of this [...]
THURSDAY MARCH 18, 2021
0420L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/18/21 1- SHORT AND SWEET TODAY. The sun will return as the day progresses but the winds will persist so enjoy the sun on the south side of the building, so to speak. 2- The weekend looks to be cooler and our next chance for thunderstorms appears to be later Sunday through at least Tuesday. That said, here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today-Decreasing clouds. Highs in the lower [...]
WEDNESDAY MARCH 17, 2021
0320L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM /GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/17/21 1- At 0245 it still raining and the NWS has a severe t-storm warning for the eastern one third and the SE half of the county. This will move out over the next few hours and then strong gusty northwesterly winds will be the issue for the rest of the day. There is a BLIZZARD WARNING in effect for parts of the Texas and Oklahoma panhandles and western Kansas. [...]
TUESDAY MARCH 16, 2021
0340L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/16/21 1- We are in a SLIGHT RISK for severe weather later tonight. Main threats appear to be large hail and damaging winds as I type this information. Depending on how storms form and track, we could face discreet supercell storms or a squall line known as a “QLCS” Quasi-Lineal Convective System. Tornado activity later tonight is a possibility and data will change throughout the day so we’ll update over [...]
MONDAY MARCH 15, 2021
0330L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/15/21 1- Enjoy the sunshine as thunderstorms are back in the forecast for late Tuesday evening. A few may be severe. Until then, sun, and wind will prevail at least for today. See graphs attached below. 2- Be sure to download our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app. You’re NOT PREPARED without it! 3- Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN for today and Tuesday; Today-Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid-60s. West [...]
SUNDAY MARCH 14, 2021
0340L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/14/21 1- Looks like we lucked out and the forecast verified that those storms would weaken by the time they reached us. General showers with a few embedded thunderstorms can be expected here this morning as they gradually clear the area. 2- If you live around any type of waterway, keep an eye out for snakes. As we warm up, they wake up and will happily say hi when you [...]
SATURDAY MARCH 13, 2021
0415L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/13/21 1- MARGINAL RISK FOR SEVERE WEATHER TODAY AND TONIGHT. We remain under a flood watch until 0600 local time. We have received 1.6 inches of rain since rain started last night and some areas of the western and northern part of the county have seen over 2 inches. Additional rainfall today may cause additional flooding potential so be extremely careful especially in low lying areas. 2- Traveling to the [...]
FRIDAY MARCH 12, 2021
0405L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/12/21 1- MARGINAL risk for possibly severe thunderstorms later today and tonight. As stated previously, the front that pushed through will be the focus point of the heavier storms. Right now, it runs from West-Central Texas to Waurika to McAlister to roughly Ft. Smith. It is forecast to back up over the area. Where it decides to stall out will be the focus area. We’ll have to wait and see [...]
THURSDAY MARCH 11, 2021
0405L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/11/21 1- We are in a MARGINAL risk for possibly some severe weather later tonight. A front pushed through overnight and will stall out somewhere south of us and will push back to the north later tonight. Where the front actually ends up in the area is still in question so, if it stalls over us, we could see some heavy rainfall as other systems push through the area. Over [...]
WEDNESDAY MARCH 10, 2021
0405L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/10/21 1- MARGINAL TO SLIGHT RISK FOR SEVERE WEATHER starting later tonight through the weekend. RED FLAG FIRE WARNING from 11am until 9pm tonight. It’s going to be an interesting day, evening, and rest of the week. 2- WEATHER-WISE- chance for severe weather later tonight as a dryline possibly moving through the area. Models are not in agreement for this so just be prepared for possibly a little noise later [...]
