June 2020
WEDNESDAY JUNE 24, 2020
405L- WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-6/24/2020 1- We are a GENERAL THUNDERSTORM risk area for today and again tomorrow. Chances for thunderstorms are less than 20% so get outside and enjoy but keep an eye out just in case. Overall, we’ll be ok. If any storms do occur, heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and lightning would be the main threats. 2- Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Wednesday-20% chance of showers and [...]
TUESDAY JUNE 23, 2020
0340L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-6/23/2020 1- We are not in any risk category today for rain or thunderstorms but we’ll be back in at least the GENERAL category Wednesday & Thursday and most likely for the rest of the week. Being under NW FLOW gives us our rain chances. SUMMERTIME will return soon so remain prepared for that. 2- Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Tuesday- Mostly sunny with a high [...]
MONDAY JUNE 22, 2020
0355L-MONDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-6/22/2020 1- Cool start today but hot and humid this afternoon with a MARGINAL RISK for thunderstorms. Last night storms dumped a lot of rain in a short time. I received 1.7 inches of rain last night in 50 minutes. Let me know what your totals were if you don’t mind. 2- With the threat of rain looming in the forecast, if you plan to travel or whatever, [...]
SUNDAY JUNE 21, 2020
0405L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-6/21/2020 1- MARGINAL RISK for severe weather early this morning and then we will be in an ENHANCED RISK for severe weather from roughly 4pm through the overnight hours. Main risks will be winds-60-80 mph, large hail, and a low possibility for isolated tornadoes as storms from Kansas move into Oklahoma later this afternoon and evening. 2-Believe it or not, the fire danger will be around as winds increase and [...]
SATURDAY JUNE 20, 2020
0405L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-6/20/2020 1- MARGINAL RISK for severe weather to our south, if traveling south, stay weather aware wherever you may be going. We received 1.7 inches of rainfall here in Enid so let me know your totals too from yesterday. Some areas around Hillsdale received around 3 inches. We needed rain but not all at once!! That’s ok though, we take it! 2- I attached several graphics to this [...]
FRIDAY JUNE 19, 2020
0340L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-6/19/2020 1- MARGINAL RISK for severe weather today across most of the area with a slight risk in SW OKLAHOMA. The main risk for us looks to be torrential rainfall along with strong winds. Storms could occur just about anytime during the day and tonight. A slow moving front is the cause for this so hopefully we see that rainfall. 2- AT 0330 this morning we have thunderstorms [...]
THURSDAY JUNE 18, 2020
0415L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-6/18/2020 1- MARGINAL RISK for storms this evening & overnight. If storms occur, damaging winds will be the main threat. As it looks right now, we may have an overnight event so we’ll watch this carefully and see what happens. This will become the basic norm for the next 3 to 4 days. We need the rain so this will beat eating dirt, smoke, and soot. 2- The [...]
WEDNESDAY JUNE 17, 2020
0410L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-6/17/2020 1- We are under a GRASSLAND FIRE DANGER as conditions are ELEVATED. Northern and Western Oklahoma are affected from 1pm until 7pm this evening. We are expecting South winds 20-30 gusting to 35, Humidity 25-30%, Temps-mid-90s. As I have been stating, it seems like weeks now, if you see smoke or fire, call 911. 2-CUDO’S to our fire dispatchers each day as we drive them crazy wondering [...]
TUESDAY JUNE 16, 2020
0355L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-6/16/2020 1- HOT AND DRY with an elevated FIRE WEATHER concern. Today will feel like yesterday and relief isn’t here yet. Per model guidance the CHANCE for rain Thursday through the weekend has gone up to 30%. Based on what I have read our rain chances COULD come mostly overnight. We’ll see what happens as model guidance hopefully comes together. We definitely need the rain. 2- Here is [...]
MONDAY JUNE 15, 2020
0405L-MONDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-6/15/2020 1-WE ARE IN AN ELEVATED TO NEAR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITION AREA TODAY. NO “CONTROLLED BURNING” TODAY PLEASE. TEMPS MID TO UPPER 90’S, HUMIDITY UPPER TEENS TO 20 PERCENT, SOUTH WINDS 15-20 MPH GUSTING TO 30 MPH. 2- Other than the above, a nice day on tap if you like the heat, eating dirt due to the winds and watching for smoke plumes. Keep one thing to [...]
SUNDAY JUNE 14, 2020
0345L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-6/14/2020 1-Hot and dry conditions will persist as this high pressure area remains intact. This promotes fire weather conditions for us with low relative humidity around 20%, low dew point temps in the upper 40s to low 50s, and winds 15-20mph gusting to around 30 mph. If you see smoke and or fire, call 911 immediately. Areas in our county are in a moderate and severe drought. 2- [...]
SATURDAY JUNE 13, 2020
0440L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-6/13/2020 1- RED FLAG WARNING in effect for NW Oklahoma from noon today through 8pm tonight. Garfield County is not included at this time. I would go as far as stating, NO controlled burning today or tomorrow. All fire commands in the county will be advised of this around 7am. 2- Garfield County is suffering from MODERATE and SEVERE DROUGHT conditions. If fires get going, understand green grass [...]
FRIDAY JUNE 12, 2020
0400L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-6/12/2020 1-Scattered showers will be around this morning but we’ll recover from these by afternoon. These have been triggered by a low level jet associated with a trough moving through the area. These storms are producing some lightning and light rain. Temps are expected to climb back up into the 90s and the fire danger will increase once again. 2- FIRE CREWS from many Garfield County departments have [...]
THURSDAY JUNE 11, 2020
0425L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-6/11/2020 1- THE HEAT RETURNS along with the high pressure dome we enjoyed last week. Winds have returned from the south so you’ll notice the humidity returning this afternoon. Overall, weather-wise, not too much happening. 2- Fire-wise- continue to be careful out there and you’ll probably see many fires as some farmers will be burning there fields since they got their wheat cut. We’ll continue to coordinate with [...]
WEDNESDAY JUNE 10, 2020
0405L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-6/10/2020 1- HIGH WIND WARNING was cancelled at 0340L and we are in a WIND ADVISORY until 0800L. West winds 25-35 mph with gusts to 45 mph are still possible. As of 0340L this morning we are still seeing gusts to 41 or so. 2- Winds will average 20-30 mph today with gusts around 35mph but will gradually decrease during the day. By 5 pm our winds should [...]
TUESDAY JUNE 9, 2020
0345L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-6/9/2020 1- WIND ADVISORY in effect from 9am today until 1am Wednesday morning. It wouldn’t surprise me that we end up in a High wind warning today. We’ll see. 2- The High Wind Watch I mentioned last night is now a HIGH WIND WARNING just to our west. If you plan to travel west, extremely dangerous crosswinds could cause driving issues especially in high profile vehicles. Just be [...]
MONDAY JUNE 8, 2020
0350L-MONDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-6/8/2020 1- Continued hot and humid along with very dry conditions. The Fire Danger will increase without any rainfall. Help us with this by NOT throwing cigarette butts out the window and if you notice sparks from a chain, semi-trailer, or whatever, get their attention to shut down and fix the problem or call 911 to have them notify Law Enforcement & if fires are being started. We’ll [...]
SUNDAY JUNE 7, 2020
0405L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-6/7/2020 1-Another hot day along with some humidity so if you plan on being outside, hydrate properly so you don’t have any heat related issues. Overall, we’ll remain hot for the foreseeable future. 2- With harvest going on, be patient with farm equipment if they are on the road. Also, keep an eye out for smoke and fire while this equipment is in the field. We have had [...]
SATURDAY JUNE 6, 2020
0415L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK AND INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-6/6/2020 1-HOT AND DRY will be the normal for the next week or so. For those that enjoy the heat, here you go!! For those that don’t, colder weather will be back in about 3-5 months. 2-Speaking of heat, make sure you hydrate properly BEFORE going outside to mow, play ball, or whatever you might do. It doesn’t take long for the heat to overcome you especially if [...]
FRIDAY JUNE 5, 2020
0400L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-6/5/2020 1- HOT again today with a very low chance for a shower. After today rain chances really drop and the heat settles in. By the way, a bird caused the power outage yesterday. Hopefully that doesn’t become an everyday thing. One thing for sure everyone needs to remember is that you need to call in your outage to OGE so they can pinpoint where the problem could [...]
