January 2020
SUNDAY JANUARY 5, 2020
0335L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK AND INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-1/5/2020 1- GARFIELD COUNTY EM. This is our notification app. You’re not prepared without it! 2- A COLD FRONT will push into the area this morning bringing with it strong winds. This front will bring in dryer air along with lower humidity and dew point temps. This may increase the fire danger a little this afternoon but the winds will eventually lie down later today lessening this problem. [...]
SATURDAY JANUARY 4, 2020
0400L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK AND INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-1/4/2020 1- Nice weather will continue with highs around 50 and lows around 32 or so. Winds will vary as a few dry fronts affect the area. Rain chances are possible later next week. Enjoy this while you can!! 2- Be sure and download our notification app GARFIELD COUNTY EM. You’re NOT prepared without it!! 3- Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Saturday-Sunny, with a high near [...]
FRIDAY JANUARY 3, 2020
0320L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK AND INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-1/3/2020 1- PREPAREDNESS=RESILIENCE. That’s our GARFIELD COUNTY EM APP. You’re not prepared without it! 2- The forecast looks to be repetitious for the next 5 to 7 days with highs on average around 50 degrees give or take with overnight lows in the upper 20’s to low 30’s. We’ll have several fronts push through with only a windshift and no precipitation per guidance. Remember, this could change but [...]
THURSDAY JANUARY 2, 2020
0335L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK AND INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-1/2/2020 1- We had several fires yesterday and with those occurring on a holiday, response was very quick. The winds didn’t get as high as the forecast stated but I’m not complaining. Good job to our firefighters on both sides of the county. 2- Weatherwise for today, the fire danger does lessen some but can still occur so be careful. There is a very low chance for some [...]
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 1, 2020
0400L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK AND INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-1/1/20 1-HAPPY NEW YEAR!! 2- A WIND ADVISORY was issued at 0343 this morning for N-Central Oklahoma. You can read the details on our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app. Please refrain from doing any burning. The fire danger is elevated so if you see smoke or fire, call 911 asap. 3- Some folks continue to call and state that we got a lot of rainfall so how can there [...]
December 2019
TUESDAY DECEMBER 31, 2019
0345L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-12/31/19 1- GARFIELD COUNTY EM. This is our notification/emergency app. Now is a good time to download it and see how it works before you actually need it. Remember, you’re NOT PREPARED without it! 2- Today is the last day of 2019. I have spoken about many subjects over the last 24 years and a few have come to realize that several of those things have come to pass in [...]
MONDAY DECEMBER 30, 2019
0345L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-12/30/19 1- GARFIELD COUNTY EM. This is our notification app. You’re NOT PREPARED without it! 2- This week looks be mostly clear with highs averaging in the upper 40’s to low 50’s. Overnight lows should average around freezing give or take. Keep in mind, that this may change a little so keep a coat handy and enjoy the sun along with the cooler temps. Remember to report any smoke or [...]
SUNDAY DECEMBER 29, 2019
0350L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK AND INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-12/29/19 1- We received around 1.6 inches of rainfall. A few areas were closer to 2 inches. This rainfall was needed but keep in mind that foliage out there is dead and will burn so be careful out there. The rainfall helped a little on the dry conditions but with no rainfall forecast for at least the next week or so and with fairly strong winds, we’ll drift [...]
SATURDAY DECEMBER 28, 2019
0350L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-12/28/19 GARFIELD COUNTY EM is our notification app. You’re not prepared without it! 1- MARGINAL RISK for SEVERE weather this afternoon. “If” storms occur here, quarter size hail, winds to 60 mph, & intense lightning are the main threats. The tornado threat is very low. This said the Storm Prediction Center feels that the main area for severe weather will be east of the I-35 corridor. We will have a [...]
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 [...]
