June 2020
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 [...]
THURSDAY JUNE 4, 2020
0400L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-6/4/2020 1- We are in SLIGHT RISK AREA FOR SEVERE WEATHER later today into the evening hours. A front, dryline and a lot of instability and heat will help initiate storms later this afternoon. If storms do occur here, expect winds to 60+ mph, possibly golf ball size hail and very heavy rainfall. We’ll see what happens. Make sure you have our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app so you [...]
WEDNESDAY JUNE 3, 2020
0425L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/3/2020 1- TOASTY temps are forecast today as we look to be in the upper 90’s. There is a low chance we could see thunderstorms late tonight into the early morning hours. We are in a GENERAL THUNDERSTORM RISK area mainly for tonight. If storms occur, they would be drifting in from northwestern Kansas. Heavy rainfall and damaging winds of 60+ mph are the main issues along with [...]
TUESDAY JUNE 2, 2020
0415L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-6/2/2020 1- We should reach the low 90s this afternoon with moderate winds. Rain chances today here are virtually zero. A 20% chance for showers actually moves in on Thursday but those are at best very minimal. We’ll see what happens as the week wears on. 2- Other than the above, here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Tuesday- Partly sunny with a high near 91. South winds [...]
MONDAY JUNE 1, 2020
0400L-MONDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-6/1/2020 1- STORM SIREN TEST TODAY AT “NOON” IN ENID AND BRECKINRIDGE. Remember that storm sirens are OUTDOOR warning devices. Please let me know if there are any issues with the siren nearest you. 2- High pressure will remain mostly intact for the foreseeable future so continue to enjoy the warm/hot weather. Winds will remain nominal. Clouds may increase some this afternoon but no rain is expected. Here [...]
May 2020
SUNDAY MAY 31, 2020
0345L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/31/2020 1- We got up into the mid-80s yesterday and we’ll end up in the upper 80s today. Summer is slowly creeping in. It appears we’ll see temps into the low to mid-90s by Tuesday and this will last through at least next weekend. No complaints here!! 2-Hopefully harvest can get going soon as the wheat is looking pretty good in our area. Speaking of harvest, you will [...]
SATURDAY MAY 30, 2020
0350L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-5/30/2020 1- We are getting into that time of year where forecasts will be warm, dry, and non-eventful for awhile. This is a good thing as you can get out and enjoy the sun. The main issue over the next month will be the Fire Danger. Harvest will be on-going too so be careful out there. Right now, other than good weather, not much else to discuss at [...]
FRIDAY MAY 29, 2020
0400L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-5/29/2020 1- The upper low moves out and high pressure moves in meaning we will see sunny days and cool nights for the next 7 days. 2- Over the last several weeks we were under severe weather watches and warnings at times but we didn’t receive a lot of rain. That said, the southwest quadrant of the county has areas classified as a moderate drought area and areas [...]
THURSDAY MAY 28, 2020
0400L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-5/28/2020 1- We are in GENERAL THUNDERSTORM RISK for today as that upper low moves east. Showers and storms are possible early this morning since we are on the back side of this low. We aren’t expecting any severe weather but a shower or two are not out of the question. Mostly clear skies should be the norm LATE this afternoon. 2- Temperature-wise, we will hover in the [...]
WEDNESDAY MAY 27, 2020
0415L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-5/27/2020 1-GENERAL THUNDERSTORM RISK for today & Thursday. The risk is low due to being on the back side of the upper level cyclone that has caused our weather for the last several days. It continues to move east and per guidance, it should exit the region late Thursday. This weekend looks clear, warm, and I see images of sunburn so be alert to that fact. Overall, improving and good [...]
TUESDAY MAY 26, 2020
0400L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-5/26/2020 1- We have a very low chance for any thunderstorm activity today. Severe weather is not expected either. You can expect cloudy conditions along with north to northeast winds. We should be similar to yesterday’s conditions. We will continue to be in the GENERAL THUNDERSTORM risk area through at least Thursday. We’ll see what happens. 2- Keeping this short and sweet, here is your forecast from the [...]
