March 2020
FRIDAY MARCH 6, 2020
0325L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-3/6/2020 1- The NWEM Workshop went well and our exercise destroying an Enid landmark went well too. Were all questions answered? No, but we’re working on it. We found the means to get questions answered and that’s what is important in these exercises. Those protocols will be modified in time. Overall, it went well and input from folks was very good. I want to thank everyone that was [...]
THURSDAY MARCH 5, 2020
0355L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-3/5/2020 1-Another front will push through today bringing strong winds with it but it also should be dry. Temperatures shouldn’t be affected too much with this but the FIRE DANGER will go up a bit. I would state that no burning should be done until after the winds lay down later today. If you see smoke or fire, call 911. 2- Day 2 of our NWEM Workshop is [...]
WEDNESDAY MARCH 4, 2020
0320L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-3/4/2020 1-The first day of our Emergency Management workshop went well. We had a few glitches but overcame those and absorbed a lot of good info from our speakers. Today will be filled with even more information that will help jurisdictions in planning & preparedness. For those that couldn’t get here yesterday, hopefully we see you today. 2- IMPORTANT INFO- We have an apparent FIRE STARTER/ARSONIST setting fires [...]
TUESDAY MARCH 3, 2020
0325L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-3/3/2020 NOTICE: Our NWEM WORKSHOP starts today at Convention Hall. You will probably see many emergency vehicles, health and state vehicles downtown over the next several days. We have a lot to do but keep in mind, if anything really bad happens, I HAVE A LOT OF HELP!!! J We’ll hope that doesn’t happen. Overall, this workshop will very informative to these folks. WELCOME TO ENID!! 1- GARFIELD [...]
MONDAY MARCH 2, 2020
0355L-MONDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-3/2/2020 1- A weak cold front has pushed through the area during the overnight hours and we’ll have some gusty winds for a while. They should decrease through the afternoon hours. We will feel cooler as compared to this weekend but nothing dramatic. 2- Rain chances for us look extremely low this week with an outside chance mid-week. Most rain should remain to our south. We’ll see how [...]
SUNDAY MARCH 1, 2020
0345L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-3/1/2020 1- It’s March now and I will ask again, do you have our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app? If not, you are not prepared for the spring storm season. Get it today from your app store and learn how it works. NWS warnings and advisories push through this app automatically and you’ll get LOCAL info from us as needed. You will need it and won’t have it, that’s [...]
February 2020
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 29, 2020
0335L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-2/29/2020 1-Higher temps, strong winds, low humidity and dew points will all be players in the FIRE DANGER today throughout the area. If anyone did a controlled burn yesterday, make sure it is out today as winds will whip up and any smoldering areas could cause fires you weren’t expecting. Remember, we have a Fire starter out there too so if you see suspicious activity, contact the Sheriff’s [...]
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 28, 2020
0340L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-2/28/2020 1- FIRE DANGER will increase some for us for the next 3-4 days and it’ll be higher out in western Oklahoma. Low humidity, warm temps coupled with strong winds are the main ingredients needed for this danger. Be careful using anything related to fire and report any smoke and fire to 911. Any controlled burning needs to be evaluated before lighting as winds are forecast to be [...]
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 27, 2020
0325L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-2/27/2020 THE VANCE AFB WSR-88D WEATHER RADAR WILL BE DOWN THIS MORNING FOR MAINTENANCE. IT SHOULD BE BACK UP BY 1130 LOCAL TIME. 1- First, thank you to Medford Fire for hosting a storm spotter class that I instructed last night. Good crowd, good questions, and they are ready for spring. I will be doing additional classes around the Garfield County area starting the second week of March. [...]
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 26, 2020
0325L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-2/26/2020 1- Cool today as we see gradual clearing and cold tonight then a substantial warmup through at least Sunday. Those of you that like warmer weather will see it over the next 4-5 days then rain reappears. Now is that time to prepare for storm season. It going to be warming up so you will be able to get outside, look around, and see what needs to [...]
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 25, 2020
0350L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-2/25/2020 1- It appears we may see snow later this evening as another storm system pushes through the area. No major impacts are expected but it appears we’ll get teased once again. Until tonight when temps drop, we have a chance for rain off and on today so the dreary weather continues. We’ll see what happens. 2- I have had several folks ask about lightning and how to [...]
MONDAY FEBRUARY 24, 2020
0355L-MONDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-2/24/2020 1- No major issues that I have heard about but we did receive 1.2 inches of rainfall around the area. Let me know your totals too. If you have our app, send them to me via the ASK THE DIRECTOR ICON on our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app. 2- We are expecting a front this morning so winds will increase out of the north today. Other than this [...]
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 23, 2020
0350L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-2/23/2020 1- We are in a GENERAL THUNDERSTORM RISK for today with a MARGINAL RISK out west. See the first graphic attached. If you plan to travel out west later today, STAY WEATHER AWARE. Their risks would be hail and possibly a weak tornado per the SPC. For us we may see some hail but storms should be mostly elevated alleviating any severe risk. We’ll see how this [...]
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 22, 2020
0415L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-2/22/2020 1- Another nice day with some wind but a little warmer. Clouds will push back in later giving us a chance for rain late tonight into Sunday. 2- There are several variables that could occur over the next 3-5 days. Temps will play a big role in what may happen. If ANY snow occurs, it will most likely be during the overnight hours as long as we can get [...]
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 21, 2020
0330L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-2/21/2020 1- The system that brought light snow is departing the area today and as that occurs, south winds will return. Some may be gusty at times. The FIRE DANGER will increase some so if you see smoke and or fire, call 911. 2-Our next chance for rain looks to be Sunday into Monday so we’ll see what happens. See graphic attached. Overall, we look to be ok [...]
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 20, 2020
0325L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-2/20/2020 1-There is a very slight chance to see some snow this morning. No impacts if we do are expected. Winds this morning will be gusty out of the NNE so wear a coat!! We should see gradual clearing as the day progresses. 2- Overall, a chilly and windy day so here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Thursday- 20 percent chance of snow before 9am. Cloudy then gradually becoming [...]
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 19, 2020
0315L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-2/19/2020 1- Severe weather is right around the corner so to start a little early; I am providing you a link to our Garfield County Family Preparedness Guide. Here is the link https://gcem.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/FamilyPreparednessGuide2019.pdf I would download this to your phone or computer so you have a reference to information if needed. 2- You will also need our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app. It is loaded with a lot of information too. [...]
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 18, 2020
0330L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-2/18/2020 1- Cloudy and colder will be the norm for the next several days. Sunshine will be hit and miss until late Thursday into Friday then rain is possible for the weekend. Don’t worry folks, hot and humid weather is just around the corner and then we’ll deal with severe weather, skeeters, and other flying pests. Won’t it be great? 2- Until then, we’ll be cooler with that [...]
MONDAY FEBRUARY 17, 2020
0345L-MONDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-2/17/2020 1-DENSE FOG ADVISORY remains in effect until 10am. Visibility will be ¼ of a mile or less in this dense fog. SLOW DOWN and keep in mind if you have to travel, leave earlier so you can arrive on time. Fog may cause zero visibility especially in low lying areas. 2- Wednesday night may be interesting with a chance for SNOW around the region. We’ll see where [...]
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 16, 2020
0410L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-2/16/2020 1- We are going to be a little cooler today than previously thought but at least it won’t be so cold you can’t get out and breathe in some fresh air. No precip expected for the next several days so we’ll continue to dry out some. Winds will be light and variable so no major issues there either. 2- OVERALL, everything looks good for now. That said, [...]
