April 2020
MONDAY APRIL 6, 2020
0405L-MONDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-4/6/2020 1- It appears we will be cloudy today as moisture returns along with southerly winds. Hope for seeing the sun again this afternoon still exists. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph or so at times during the day. Rain in our area is not expected but storms are possible by Thursday. We’ll see how that pans out. Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Monday-Cloudy [...]
SUNDAY APRIL 5, 2020
0420L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK AND INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-4/5/2020 1- It appears we will be cloudy to start the day and hopefully partly cloudy this afternoon. I would like to see the sun again. Winds will be southerly so that should bring in warmer air. We’ll deal with several storm systems around the region this week but it appears we will have low chances for any precipitation. We may even see high temps in the 70s [...]
SATURDAY APRIL 4, 2020
0400L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-3/4/2020 1-NWS guidance states that by this evening, we’ll be back to southerly flow and we’ll warm back up. That would be nice. Cold weather that hit us yesterday can stay away till next winter. Overall, we did survive the cold and we’ll survive spring and summer too. Cloud cover will thin and we should become partly cloudy as the day progresses. I hope that all crops out [...]
FRIDAY APRIL 3, 2020
0400L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-4/3/2020 1- WELCOME BACK TO WINTER!! 0345 ITS 30 DEGREES WITH A NORTH WIND AT 24 MPH GUSTING TO 32. WIND CHILL IS 16 DEGREES. Wear a coat today!! What else can I say? 2- We have a slight chance for possibly some drizzle or rain. If our temps remain below freezing while this occurs, some elevated areas may become slick. I don’t anticipate that for sure but [...]
THURSDAY APRIL 2, 2020
0340L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-4/2/2020 1-We are in a MARGINAL risk for severe weather later today and tonight. We have front pushing our way along with a surface trough, thus the increased winds. Based on guidance, if storms occur, severe weather chances will be very low. We will be dealing with strong winds today that could gust as high as 30 mph. Overall we’ll be ok, just a little wind-blown. 2-Here is [...]
WEDNESDAY APRIL 1, 2020
0430L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-4/1/2020 1- Increasing clouds will occur today along with strong southerly winds as a surface trough closes in on the region. Showers and thunderstorms are possible late tonight, most likely after midnight, so expect a partial light show if thunderstorms occur. 2- The above said, here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today-Increasing clouds with highs in the lower 70s. South winds 10-20 mph gusting to 28 mph. [...]
March 2020
TUESDAY MARCH 31, 2020
0358L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT- 3/31/2020 1-Do you ever feel depressed because it seems to be cloudy most of the time? If so, the sun should reappear sometime later this morning or into the afternoon. The next chance for rain appears to be Thursday and Friday. We’ll see how the weekend sizes up as we get closer. Here’s your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today-Decreasing clouds with patchy fog and areas of drizzle [...]
MONDAY MARCH 30, 2020
0355L-MONDAY OUTLOOK &INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-3/30/2020 1- The clouds will be moving back in as a storm system moves in and through the area today and tonight. We are in a GENERAL THUNDERSTORM RISK area today into the overnight hours. The severe risk looks to be to our west and southwest. Rainfall could occur as early as 2pm this afternoon. Rain chances are around 70%. 2- Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today-Increasing [...]
SUNDAY MARCH 29, 2020
0400L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-3/29/2020 1- NO THREAT for rain today. We should see plenty of sunshine and winds will be light. Highs will be in the upper 60s to low 70s. Overall, a nice day and since you only need to be out for essential items for the house or business, grab a lawn chair and enjoy the weather. 2-Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Sunday- Sunny with a high [...]
SATURDAY MARCH 28, 2020
0355L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-3/28/2020 1- We’ll experience some thunderstorm activity early this morning as it zooms across the area. These storms are moving very quickly and should exit our area in an hour or so. They have been pulsing up and down but they shouldn’t be severe. Expect some lightning, thunder, winds, and rain, some heavy at times. Otherwise we should see some sunshine today. 2- Here is your forecast from [...]
FRIDAY MARCH 27, 2020
0350L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-3/27/2020 1-We are in a MARGINAL RISK AREA for severe weather later tonight. If storms occur, expect quarter size hail and winds possibly to 60 mph. We’ll see what happens. Overall, we’ll be ok. 2-A cold front will push in later today into tonight bringing cooler temps for the overnight along with possibly some thunderstorms, then close to average temps during the day. We should see sunshine so [...]
THURSDAY MARCH 26, 2020
0415L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-3/26/2020 1-Temperatures will climb into the mid to upper 80’s around the area BUT if we see a lot of cirrus move in, this may hold them down a few degrees. Either way, the warmer temps are very welcome. Very minimal chance for rain later tonight as a front stalls along the OK/KS border. Most of the rain should stay in Grant County and southern Kansas, per guidance. [...]
WEDNESDAY MARCH 25, 2020
0420L WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/25/2020 1-GARFIELD COUNTY EM this is our notification app. We’ve added a COVID-19 icon to this app which is connected to the CDC and to our LOCAL GARFIELD COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT. If you want the latest tips from the CDC and our Health departments updates that come out twice daily over the COVID-19 LOCAL NEWS then get it now. Preparedness is your responsibility, have all the tools [...]
TUESDAY MARCH 24, 2020
0350L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-3/24/2020 1-SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 8am THIS MORNING. It most likely will be cancelled before 8 if storms move out of the area. 2- Be sure and download our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app. You can receive alerts from the NWS, Garfield County Sheriff, Enid Police, and now from the Garfield County Health Department, along with us at GCEM, of course. Stay prepared and informed. 3- Weather-wise, as this [...]
MONDAY MARCH 23, 2020
0405L-MONDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-3/23/2020 1-DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM THIS MORNING. 2- We are in a SLIGHT RISK area for SEVERE WEATHER later tonight as a storm system moves in. The main risks look to be large hail and winds. The tornado threat is very low. Just be prepared for possibly some severe weather late tonight. Secure anything around the house that could take flight. Overall, we’ll be [...]
SUNDAY MARCH 22, 2020
0402L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT- 3/22/2020 1- Not sure if we’ll see any sun today, per the forecast but if we do get outside and absorb what you can. The trend over the next couple of days will be rain and possibly thunderstorms at times. We’ll be dealing with another front and depending on that timing will determine when rain or storms will occur. Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today-Mostly [...]
SATURDAY MARCH 21, 2020
0420L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-3/21/2020 1-I hope everyone got outside yesterday to get a little sunshine. It’s going away for a while once again. Rain chances coming back with a few thunderstorms possible. There will be a severe threat Monday evening so we’ll see how this mess comes together. Here is your countywide forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today- Partly cloudy then becoming mostly cloudy early afternoon. Highs in the lower 50s with [...]
FRIDAY MARCH 20, 2020
0415L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-3/20/2020 1- WIND ADVISORY still in effect until 7am this morning. Temps today will be quite a bit colder than yesterday and we should drop below freezing early Saturday morning. Take freezing precautions around the house and at work so pipes don’t break. We should also see some clearing, cloud-wise by this afternoon. We will experience a gradual warm-up over the weekend and then fluctuate some next week. [...]
THURSDAY MARCH 19, 2020
0405L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-3/19/2020 1- Severe weather is occurring in the OKC area right now-0345L. Those storms are moving to the NE and will not affect us. We do have some thunderstorms to our SW and they should affect our county within an hour. Unless these increase dramatically, expect gusty winds, lightning, some thunder, and possibly torrential rainfall at times. Storms should be out of here sometime this morning. We are [...]
WEDNESDAY MARCH 18, 2020
0405L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-3/18/2020 1-We are in a SLIGHT RISK for severe weather later this evening and overnight. Wind, hail, some flooding in low lying areas, and a very low threat for tornadoes are the main issues. This said, just be prepared for some bumpy weather later tonight. The graphs attached will change some during the day so don’t get too fixated on them. By the way, we may see some [...]
