December 2019
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, [...]
SATURDAY DECEMBER 7, 2019
0405L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-12/7/19 1- Warmer with southerly winds so get out and enjoy. Sunday will be similar but we’ll have a cold front push through later in the day. There is a possibility of some fog EARLY Sunday morning. If this occurs, slow down and drive safely. 2- Keeping this short and sweet for today, here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today-Sunny. Highs in the mid-50s. South winds up [...]
FRIDAY DECEMBER 6, 2019
0335L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-12/6/19 **IMPORTANT** If anyone plans on doing any burning whatsoever, please call dispatch and let them know. In Enid, you have to have a permit. In the rural areas, you need to call dispatch and let them know you want to burn. If conditions are NOT FAVORABLE, dispatch will let you know as I coordinate with them on this. Here is a link to all numbers you would [...]
THURSDAY DECEMBER 5, 2019
0325L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-12/5/19 1- A cold front will push in later today bringing us a very slight chance for some rainfall. Better moisture is SSE of here so again, our chances are low. The front should be in the area later this afternoon or evening. Gusty winds will be our main issue as things look right now but nothing out of control. 2- The FIRE DANGER is nominal right now. [...]
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 4, 2019
0315L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-12/4/19 1- GARFIELD COUNTY EM is our emergency notification app. As I state all of the time, being prepared is extremely important. Without our app, YOU are NOT PREPARED. 2- Per NWS guidance, the next 7 days will be fairly mild with several fronts pushing through. There is a very slight chance, mostly no chance, for rain on Thursday afternoon and evening but we’ll see what happens. Winds [...]
TUESDAY DECEMBER 3, 2019
0350L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-12/3/19 1-As stated yesterday, we have a nice week to enjoy except for possibly Thursday. We may see some precipitation though chances are low, so we’ll see if we receive any good moisture return to allow for any rain to occur. Also, continue to keep an eye out for smoke and fire. 2- Since not much is going on and many folks don’t know what the differences are [...]
MONDAY DECEMBER 2, 2019
0315L-MONDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-12/2/19 1- This week should be mild compared to the last several so get outside and enjoy if you can. Highs this week will be in the 50’s or low 60’s with overnight lows in the low 30’s. Keep in mind, there will be several windshifts as fronts and troughs move through the area. 2- Fire danger will remain nominal but stay vigilant and report any smoke or [...]
SUNDAY DECEMBER 1, 2019
0425L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-12/1/19 1- The winds blew last month and they will start this month doing the same thing. No advisory thus far but the Fire Danger is elevated today. Report any smoke or fire that you see to 911. 2-Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today-Sunny, with a high near 48. Northwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Tonight-Clear with a low around 25. [...]
November 2019
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 30, 2019
0340L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-11/30/19 1-WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9AM UNTIL 9PM. Today will be similar to last Tuesday except some areas will be a bit muddy. Winds will increase earlier today than last Tuesday. 2- A “GRASSLAND FIRE DANGER STATEMENT” has been issued too. Garfield County is included. To all concerned, NO CONTROLLED BURNING and here’s why; even though the surface may be wet and possibly muddy in some areas, [...]
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 29, 2019
0425L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-11/29/19 1- Thanksgiving is over. You still need to be prepared so make sure you are with our GARFIELD COUNTY EM emergency /notification app. You never know when you’ll need it!! Note to self: probably need to come up with a section for grandparents on dealing with grandkids during the holidays! J 2- It will be another cloudy/rainy day but the good thing will be that you can [...]
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 28, 2019
0405L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-11/28/19 1-PREPAREDNESS starts with GARFIELD COUNTY EM. You’re not prepared without it! 2-HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!! It appears we’ll see just mainly wet and not frozen precipitation today around our area. We’ll keep a close eye out though. See #3 below.. 3-There is a WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY for counties West and SW of us so if you are traveling West or SW, use caution if freezing precip is actually [...]
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 27, 2019
0340L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-11/27/19 1- GARFIELD COUNTY EM-This is our emergency and notification app. Several folks yesterday were complaining about the NOAA alerts. Those come directly from the NWS. You can turn them off; I wouldn’t advise that, by going to settings, notification settings, scroll down to NOAA alerts and tap the button. These will be the same folks complaining that they aren’t receiving those alerts in the future. Welcome to [...]
