March 2020
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 [...]
TUESDAY MARCH 17, 2020
410L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-3/17/2020 1- Not much to say about the weather right now other than we’ll continue to have drizzle and rain. The next few days there will be a risk for severe weather so for us, that increases on Wednesday. Just be prepared for strong winds and hail if storms do occur. We’ll advise as needed. This said, here is your countywide forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; TODAY-Cloudy. A slight [...]
MONDAY MARCH 16, 2020
0345L-MONDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-3/16/2020 1- Another cloudy day on tap with a chance for rain this morning and later this afternoon. Thunderstorms may occur later today into the overnight hours but severe weather chances here look very low. Overall, we’ll be ok. Watch out in low lying areas for minor flooding if water runoff is slow. Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Monday-Cloudy with a high near 58. South southeast [...]
SUNDAY MARCH 15,2020
0400L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-3/15/2020 1- Cloudy with rain today so don’t worry, we’ll see the sun sometime later this week. Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today-Cloudy. A slight chance of rain showers early in the afternoon. A chance of rain showers late in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 40s. Northeast winds around 10 mph. Chance of showers 50 percent. Tonight-Rain showers likely and isolated thunderstorms in the evening, [...]
SATURDAY MARCH 14, 2020
0400L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-3/14/2020 1- Showers and a few thunderstorms overnight but nothing severe occurred. These were the type storms I like as its just rain, a little lightning, and thunder. We received approximately 1.4 inches so let me know what you received and make sure you empty your gauge before Sunday evening when we expect possibly another round. 2- Overall, we’ll be ok but the ground will definitely be soft. [...]
FRIDAY MARCH 13, 2020
0345L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/13/20 1-We had a cold front come through the area yesterday and it brought cooler NE winds with it. Rain chances go up for us later today and into tonight so if it does rain, we are looking at possibly an inch or so and maybe some thunder. Nothing severe, per guidance, is anticipated right now. There is a better chance for some heavy weather next week but [...]
THURSDAY MARCH 12, 2020
0330L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-3/12/2020 1- A cold front will push through the area today bringing with it colder air. Enjoy the mid 70 degree weather today as highs will drop into the upper 40s to low 50s for Friday. Other than this, rain chances will slowly increase as we progress into the next 5-7 days. We’ll see what happens. 2- PREPAREDNESS=RESILIENCE. This means that when you have taken every step that [...]
WEDNESDAY MARCH 11, 2020
0410L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-3/11/2020 1- Storms remained in Kansas last night and so hopefully everyone slept well. Today should be ok so if you can get outside, it’s supposed to get into the low 70’s!! ENJOY!! 2- I have received many calls over the last few weeks concerning COVID-19. What everyone needs to do is SETTLE DOWN. The media is hyping this as something so terrible and stating it’s the worst [...]
TUESDAY MARCH 10, 2020
0400L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-3/10/2020 1- MARGINAL RISK FOR SEVERE WEATHER LATER TONIGHT. A surface low just to our west and another cold front are the culprits. Timing appears to be sometime after 11pm during the overnight hours. Hail and winds should be the main threats. This will change a little throughout the day so I’ll post again this afternoon as needed. I will send information over the GARFIELD COUNTY EM app. [...]
MONDAY MARCH 9, 2020
0350L-MONDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-3/9/2020 1- A cold front will push in this afternoon bringing gusty north winds and much colder overnight temps. The light rain we are experiencing right now should be ending this morning at least for now. 2- Overall, we’ll be ok. This week we will see several troughs move through and there may be periods of rainfall with them. We’ll see what happens as they develop. Keep an [...]
SUNDAY MARCH 8, 2020
0505L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-3/8/2020 1- RED FLAG WARNINGS HAVE ALL EXPIRED. With dewpoint temps forecast to be in the low 40’s and humidity in the 60s today, the FIRE DANGER is lower than yesterday. Continue to report any smoke or fire to 911. 2-Our TASK FORCE GROUP remains on stand-by for any fire assistance that may be needed around our area. We don’t self-deploy but we are in constant contact with [...]
SATURDAY MARCH 7, 2020
0340L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-3/7/2020 RED FLAG FIRE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11AM UNTIL 7PM FOR NORTHERN AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA. NO CONTROLLED BURNING TODAY IN GARFIELD COUNTY. Low humidity and dew point temps along with strong winds and warmer actual temperatures are the factors. 1- Since the NWS has issued the RED FLAG WARNING for today, keep in mind that we are NOT in a BURN BAN but if anyone starts a [...]
