0335L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 5/18/25
ENHANCED RISK FOR SEVERE WEATHER THIS AFTERNOON INTO THE EVENING HOURS. WE ARE ALSO IN A SIGNIFICANT RISK AREA FOR TORNADOES. BASEBALL SIZE HAIL AND WINDS 80+ MPH ARE POSSIBLE.
The above stated, don’t panic due to the headlines. The higher area of synoptic forcing on this mess will be in Kansas but where the dryline sets up and where the warm front ends up will depend on where extreme weather will occur and this could happen in NW/N Oklahoma. We are in the higher risk area but we’ll wait and see where boundaries end up.
We have another briefing this morning so I’ll update after that’s over.
Main thing today- stay weather aware and know what you are going to do in the event things get a touch crazy. Monday will be similar to today so stay calm, think straight, and make good decisions.
Overall, we’ll be ok so here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN;
Today- Mostly cloudy. Thunderstorms likely with a chance of showers this afternoon. Some thunderstorms may be severe. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph this afternoon. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Tonight- Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Some thunderstorms may be severe. Lows in the mid-60s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
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.
HAVE A GOOD DAY!
