April 2021
SATURDAY APRIL 10, 2021
0415L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 4/10/21 1- Cooler today and a lot LESS windy. You may see some controlled burning today but rest assured that we are aware of all that get called in. Yesterday was interesting but overall, no big losses in property to talk about. Enjoy the cooler temps and winds should lay down and become southerly early this evening. 2- We did miss the storms yesterday so no wet ground to [...]
FRIDAY APRIL 9, 2021
0355L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-4/9/21 1-MARGINAL RISK for severe weather later today. The chance is low for us but it will be ENHANCED to our east. If you plan on traveling to the east or southeast, pay very close attention to weather outlooks and advisories. Tornadoes are expected in the eastern part of the state. See graphics. 2- Out west, there will be a WIND ADVISORY from noon until 8pm this evening. We are [...]
THURSDAY APRIL 8, 2021
0410L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-4/8/21 1- Warm and windy with some wind gusts upwards of 25-30 mph. Low humidity and dew point temps will cause an elevated Fire Weather situation later today. You all know the drill. See smoke and fire? Call 911. 2- Another front will push through on Friday bringing another chance for rain like we saw on early Tuesday morning. Maybe it will or won’t, we’ll see. Overall, we’ll be ok. [...]
WEDNESDAY APRIL 7, 2021
0315L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-4/7/21 1- A little noise overnight but minimal rainfall. Winds have shifted from the southwest to the northwest and storms are moving away. Per forecast guidance, there is a very low chance for some rain later this afternoon before the upper low moves out of the area. We’ll see what happens. 2- This front will take the majority of the moisture we have enjoyed with it so the fire danger [...]
TUESDAY APRIL 6, 2021
0355L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-4/6/21 1- We are in a Marginal Risk for severe weather later tonight. If storms occur, hail and winds will be the main risks. Timing will be overnight tonight. We have a storm system moving across the plains and as it passes, it will pull a cold front through the area. Today and tonight as this mess comes together, the winds may hit advisory levels with gusts into the 40mph [...]
MONDAY APRIL 5, 2021
0330L-MONDAY OUTLOOK AND INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-4/5/21 1- WARM, WINDY, AND DRY as a cold front and storm system move towards the area. This doesn’t mean that we’ll see rain but at least there is a low chance Tuesday evening along with a day of slightly cooler temps. Overall, we’ll be ok but the Fire Danger will be elevated. Keep an eye out for smoke and fire and report it accordingly. 2- Here is [...]
0355L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-4/4/21 1- WARM, WINDY, AND DRY conditions will prevail once again as we face another day. We may feel some moisture in the air as strong south winds bring it slowly into the area. There is an outside chance for possibly some rain in the Tuesday/Wednesday timeframe but don’t hold your breath yet. 2- Fire danger is still around but with some added moisture in the air, it will take [...]
SATURDAY APRIL 3, 2021
0330L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-4/3/21 1-Warm and windy will be on the plate for today so get out and enjoy. Watch out for construction areas as dust & dirt will definitely be flying around. The Fire Danger is still around and will be for the foreseeable future so just be careful and if you see smoke and fire, call 911 immediately. 2- CONTROLLED BURNING is NOT a good idea right now. Winds can carry [...]
FRIDAY APRIL 2, 2021
0425L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-4/2/21 1- ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER conditions for Garfield County with a RED FLAG WARNING JUST TO OUR WEST. It wouldn’t surprise me if the warning isn’t extended to the east. If you plan on traveling, keep an eye out for any smoke or fire and call 911 accordingly. 2- Dry, windy, and warm will be the main show for the foreseeable future. No rain in sight yet. This said, here [...]
THURSDAY APRIL 1, 2021
0410L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-4/1/21 1- FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 0300 UNTIL 0900 LOCAL TIME THIS MORNING. Temps have continued to drop this morning as colder air is moving in. Frost is a definite possibility and freezing temps are also a possibility. We’ll see how low we go! 2- Overall for today, the Fire Danger will be elevated so be extremely careful using anything related to fire. If you see smoke and or [...]
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 [...]
