December 2019
FRIDAY DECEMBER 27, 2019
0400L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-12/27/19 1-GENERAL RISK for showers & thunderstorms today and tonight. Not expecting severe weather here but some lightning & thunder isn’t out of the question. 2- We will be cool outside so besides a coat or sweater, keep an umbrella handy. Overall throughout the weekend, we might receive around an inch or so of rainfall. We’ll see how this mess comes together and see how much rain we’ll [...]
THURSDAY DECEMBER 26, 2019
0405L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-12/26/19 1-GARFIELD COUNTY EM; this is our emergency notification app. We have put a lot of good preparedness information on this app so if an event were to occur, information is at your fingertips. NWS advisories and warnings automatically push through this app along with important information from us. Thousands have downloaded our app, why haven’t you? PREPAREDNESS= RESILIENCE 2- Weather-wise, today will be cooler and rain is [...]
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 25, 2019
0335L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-12/25/19 1- MERRY CHRISTMAS TO EVERYONE! A warm and windy day on tap so get out and get some sunshine. 2- The Fire Danger will be low today but if you see any smoke or fire, call 911. We really don’t want to go to work today so be extremely careful with anything related to fire. 3- There is a chance for rain Friday and Saturday so we’ll [...]
TUESDAY DECEMBER 24, 2019
0345L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-12/24/19 1- GARFIELD COUNTY EM. This is our emergency notification app. If you don’t have it, you’re not prepared! PREPAREDNESS=RESILIENCE 2- Nice weather for the next few days and then clouds, rain, and possibly a rain/snow mix around the area this weekend. Models are not in total agreement and the snow part is in the “maybe” department right now. Rain chances are in the question mark department but [...]
MONDAY DECEMBER 23, 2019
0415L-MONDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-12/23/19 1- DENSE FOG ADVISORY in effect until noon again today. We are below freezing so extreme caution is advised especially on bridges and overpasses for FREEZING FOG. 2- We will see the sun again today with somewhat warmer temps so get outside and enjoy it. Tuesday and Wednesday look good too. 3- The fire danger will remain out there so be extremely careful and report any smoke [...]
SUNDAY DECEMBER 22, 2019
0345L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-12/22/19 1- DENSE FOG ADVISORY UNTIL NOON TODAY. Be extremely careful on elevated surfaces. 2- Fire Danger will be low today but elevated on Monday. Call 911 if you see smoke or fire. ALSO, outside of Enid, if anyone plans on a controlled burn, call dispatch and let them know. If you live in Enid, you’ll need a burn permit. Don’t burn without it!! All numbers you’ll need [...]
SATURDAY DECEMBER 21, 2019
0355L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-12/21/19 1- DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM. Slow down and be careful while driving. Fog will possibly impact the area again early Sunday morning. 2- Fire Danger is low since humidity percentages and dew point temps are higher. This doesn’t mean fires can’t occur, it only means it takes a bit more to get them going. Continue to be careful with anything related to fire [...]
FRIDAY DECEMBER 20, 2019
0355L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-12/20/19 1-Mild weather will continue and the Fire Danger will lessen today. We had several fires yesterday due to either chains hanging off of a vehicle or bearings going out on wheels and causing sparks. When humidity and dewpoint temps are low, all it takes is a spark and fire is the result. We had a boatload of 911 calls so thank you to all that saw the fire and [...]
THURSDAY DECEMBER 19, 2019
0345L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-12/19/19 1-Nice weather will prevail today except the winds will be a bit gusty. We have a weak system moving our way that may bring some rain to the southern part of the state. Per guidance, no severe weather is expected. The FIRE DANGER will increase a little more for us and the western part of the state. We are abnormally dry now so be very careful while doing anything [...]
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 18, 2019
0400L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-12/18/19 1- GARFIELD COUNTY EM. This is our notification app. In the area of preparedness, you need to have a good source for “emergency” information locally. This is it and it’s your official source. BE PREPARED and stay RESILIENT. Download it, play with it and learn it. It’s my job to give you tools to be prepared. It’s YOUR job to use those tools to prepare yourself and [...]
TUESDAY DECEMBER 17, 2019
0350L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-12/17/19 1- Here is some preparedness info for those expert drivers. Only you know who you are; weather systems as yesterday’s can leave you with a few dents in your vehicle or a really mashed up vehicle. Freezing MIST can be seen on your windshield, you can feel its effects on your car but you really can’t see it on the ground. This is where folks get in [...]
MONDAY DECEMBER 16, 2019
0350L-MONDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-12/16/19 1-WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON TODAY. YES, there is still a possibility we may see a mixed bag of precipitation. For us, we “may” see some freezing drizzle along with sleet and it’s become a lesser possibility for snow. We’ll see what happens for sure as the morning progresses. 2- We will be hovering around freezing today and graphical forecasts show a lower chance for [...]
SUNDAY DECEMBER 15, 2019
0400L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-12/15/19 1- Winter weather, freezing mist/drizzle, & possibly rain, will affect the area off and on today and increase in intensity tonight. If you plan on traveling, especially north, keep up with the latest weather info from those areas NWS OFFICE’S. Here is a link to many of them around the region: https://gcem.org/links/ 2- Overall, we’ll be ok. I am including graphics from Wichita and Dodge City this [...]
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2019
0405L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-12/14/19 1- A weak cold front has pushed through the area overnight. Today’s temps will be a little cooler than yesterdays. Precipitation isn’t expected until the main system starts to affect us on Sunday in which colder air will push in along with a slight chance for freezing rain/drizzle. The heavy snow looks to occur through central and northern Kansas. Models are still not in agreement and impacts [...]
FRIDAY DECEMBER 13, 2019
0400L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-12/13/19 1- First of all, GARFIELD COUNTY EM is our notification app. Make sure you have it and keep up with the latest advisories and or warnings from us and the NWS. 2- It appears that we are possibly looking at a light freezing rain/snow event here in our area. As it looks right now actual storm track should be across central Kansas. This will continue to change [...]
0345L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-12/12/19 1- The big news as of right now is MAYBE we’ll see some snow or a winter mix. Models are not in total agreement and the path appears to be farther north than previous model runs. This will change! There are many “ifs” right now but here in northern Oklahoma, we stand a better chance of seeing some winter precip either way. We’ll have to wait and [...]
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 11, 2019
0340L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-12/11/19 1- ENJOY the next few days with above average temps. Changes are coming with a chance for winter precipitation this weekend. Models are NOT in agreement on the type of precip and the actual path of the storm systems yet. Just take the time to make sure you are prepared for some winter-type weather this weekend. DON’T PANIC, JUST BE PREPARED. 2- That said, when we are [...]
TUESDAY DECEMBER 10, 2019
0340L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-12/10/19 1- Tuesday looks to be a nice day along with the rest of the week. There will continue to be windshifts with boundaries that move through but overall, nice weather. Get outside and enjoy it if you can. 2- The fire danger has increased and as long as foliage is dead, we have plenty of fuel so use extreme caution when utilizing anything related to fire. The danger is [...]
MONDAY DECEMBER 9, 2019
0320L-MONDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD CO. EMERGENCY MGMT-12/9/19 1- Cooler today as a front has pushed in. Winds will also be gusty out of the north so keep an eye out for smoke and fire. Call 911 if you see any. 2-Precipitation chances for us are still low as it’s focused on the southern part of the state. Don’t worry though, we’ll get ours soon enough. 3- Get our emergency notification app GARFIELD COUNTY EM. [...]
SUNDAY DECEMBER 8, 2019
0330L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-12/8/19 1- A warm day on tap but with clouds around. Get out and enjoy it as a cold front will push in tomorrow dropping temps a bit. 2- GARFIELD COUNTY EM is our emergency notification app. Our app = PREPAREDNESS which = RESILIENCE. BECOME “BOTH” Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Sunday-Partly sunny, with a high near 60. South winds around 10 mph. Sunday Night-Mostly cloudy, [...]
