November 2019
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 26, 2019
0345L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-11/26/19 Get our notification app GARFIELD COUNTY EM. You’re not prepared without it. RED FLAG WARNING in effect for the western 1/3rd of Oklahoma. Timing is from 11am until 6 pm today. If traveling, use extreme caution. HIGH WIND WARNING in effect for the same area except GARFIELD & GRANT CO. included. Timing is from noon until 9pm tonight. 1- Very strong winds are expected today. If anyone [...]
MONDAY NOVEMBER 25, 2019
0405L-MONDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/25/19 1- Enjoy today as it will be similar to yesterday with light winds and sunshine. Tuesday will be a different story with high winds, warm temps, and lower humidity. The FIRE DANGER will increase dramatically. If anyone has any burning to do, do it today and make sure it’s out by dark, tonight. All fire departments around the region should be on HIGH ALERT as any fires [...]
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 24, 2019
0355L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-11/24/19 1- PREPAREDNESS comes with having GARFIELD COUNTY EM. This is our emergency notification app. If you don’t have it, you will need it in the future. Get it, study and learn how it works, and know your protected. 2- Today and Monday look to be almost identical days for temps and winds. Things begin to change some wind-wise on Tuesday. I won’t speculate too much for the [...]
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 23, 2019
0400L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/23/19 1- Clouds should move out of the area by early this afternoon if all goes according to the forecast. We’ll see a nice warmup that should stay in place until roughly mid-week. Overall, a good weekend to get ready for Thanksgiving. 2- Be sure and download our emergency notification app GARFIELD COUNTY EM you’re not prepared without it. 3- Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Saturday-Mostly cloudy through [...]
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 22, 2019
0350L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-11/22/19 DEEPEST CONDOLENCES FOR OUR MILITARY FAMILY AT VANCE AIR FORCE BASE. 1-The WSR 88 D Vance Weather Radar is down. New parts have been ordered and hopefully it will be back up soon. 2- At approximately 2344L just before midnight there was an earthquake measuring “4.0” one mile north of Fairmont in central Garfield County. There were several weaker rumbles before and so far a weaker 2.8 [...]
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 21, 2019
0330L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/21/19 1- The Vance WSR 88D weather radar is down again for some reason. It went down yesterday after a short outage for maintenance was performed. Technicians will be out there working on the problem today. Hopefully they will get it operational soon. 2- A cold front is pushing into the area as I type this morning and it will bring cloudy and cooler conditions during the day. Another wave [...]
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 20, 2019
0400L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/20/19 1- We are in a GENERAL THUNDERSTORM RISK area later today & tonight. We aren’t expecting anything severe but we could have some areas that receive heavy rainfall. If that does in fact occur, watch out for water over the roads in low lying areas. As for lightning and thunder, it might occur with the stronger cells along with some hail. Again, it depends where the heavier [...]
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 19, 2019
0350L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK & UPDATE FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-11/19/19 1- THE VANCE WSR-88D WEATHER RADAR WILL BE DOWN THIS MORNING FROM ROUGHLY 7 TO 9 AM FOR MAINTENANCE. It should be back up after that time. 2- Our erratic fall weather just shows that even Mother Nature isn’t sure if she is ready for colder weather. I feel we’re being teased. Either way, I know you all get tired of hearing and seeing this word PREPAREDNESS [...]
MONDAY NOVEMBER 18, 2019
0330L-MONDAY OUTLOOK AND INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-11/18/19 1- Another wind shift is expected today as a weak front pushes through. No precipitation is expected. Winds behind this boundary may be a bit gusty so be prepared just in case. 2- The FIRE DANGER is still up there right now. We’ve had several fires around the county over the weekend and luckily they haven’t been anything major. Keep in mind that we are dry, the [...]
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 17, 2019
0400L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/17/19 1- A front will be pushing through this morning with a slight chance for very light precip. Winds will become northwesterly after the front moves through and winds will be a bit gusty for several hours. We will have several more fronts this week with minimal impacts. Later in the week, impacts may change. We’ll see what happens. 2- Fire danger is increasing so as stated in previous posts, [...]
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 16, 2019
0325L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/16/19 1- WINDY is the word for today. It’s really nothing new for us so if you suffer from eating dirt, you may need to stay inside. No pun intended but there is a lot of construction going on and that of course brings up the dirt. No rain in site yet!! We will have a front push through overnight tonight so all we are expecting there is a wind [...]
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 15, 2019
0345L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-11/15/19 1- GARFIELD COUNTY EM. This is our emergency/notification app. If you don’t have this app in Garfield County, You’re NOT PREPARED. 2- For today and over the weekend, we look pretty good temp-wise as we should remain around normal temps for this time of year. There will be a few fronts move through but the main effect will be a windshift. We shouldn’t see any precip as [...]
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 14, 2019
0350L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-11/14/19 1- It appears we will remain mostly clear along with light winds so enjoy the sunshine when possible. It will be a little cooler since a weak front came through yesterday and we’ll have a few more between now and Monday. Not expecting any precip with these. We’ll see what happens. 2- I have added the Drought Monitor graphic to show that we are not in a [...]
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 13, 2019
0345L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-11/13/19 1-WARNING!!! There have been several accidents concerning deer. This is a dangerous time of year for them since hunting season is ongoing. Deer move around quite a bit near dawn and at dusk. For the most part, anywhere you see clumps of trees along the highway can be a potential crossing where deer will just run out in front of you. In most cases, you may not [...]
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 12, 2019
0320L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-11/12/19 GARFIELD COUNTY EM is our notification app. You’re NOT prepared without it! 1-It’s extremely cold outside and the winds have decreased in speed. At 0300, its 15 degrees with a wind chill of 4 degrees. Winds are out of the north at 10 mph. I would recommend a coat this morning. Overall, we did ok but there were several power outages around the area per OGE System [...]
MONDAY-VETERAN’S DAY- NOVEMBER 11, 2019
0330L-MONDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-11/11/19 TO ALL VETERANS, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!! WIND ADVISORY STILL IN EFFECT FROM NOW UNTIL 9PM MONDAY NIGHT. THE FIRE DANGER WILL BE HIGHER TODAY SO BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL!! 1- The cold front has arrived with the promised strong winds. Wind gusts today could reach upwards of 55mph or so. Just secure anything around the house that hasn’t left the property yet and you should be [...]
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 10, 2019
0400L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT. 11/10/19 1- GARFIELD COUNTY EM. This is our notification app. If you don’t have it, you’re not prepared. 2- The cold front is coming and should be in the area by late this afternoon and early evening. Temps will fall slowly and winds will gradually increase and become strong with gusts upwards of 25 mph. Winds will persist through late Monday afternoon. There is a chance for [...]
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 9, 2019
0400L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/9/19 1- Main statement for today is NICE and Sunday looks nicer until later in the day. Get out and enjoy the weather before the change late Sunday. Winds will shift and become strong out of the north late Sunday and a chance for some precip is possible. We’ll see what happens! 2- Overall, we’ll be ok. Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Saturday- Sunny with a [...]
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 8, 2019
0345L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/8/19 1-Check this out- today’s high around 50, low tonight around 35. Saturday high-68, low-43. Sunday high-64, low 27 with a chance for freezing drizzle or rain late. HEADS UP!! MONDAY- HIGH AROUND 33, LOW 16 under windy conditions. The wind chill will be dangerously low. ARE YOU READY FOR WINTER? HOPE SO!! 2- Here is your forecast for Friday from the NWS/NORMAN; Today- Partly cloudy until late [...]
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 7, 2019
0400L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/7/19 WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON for HARPER, WOODS, ELLIS, WOODWARD, MAJOR, ROGER MILLS, DEWEY, CUSTER AND BECKHAM COUNTIES. If you plan on traveling, check the forecast here and at your destination. 1-As of 0330 local time we continue to receive light rain/drizzle. We are in the mid-30s and temps are expected to drop a little more by dawn. There is a slight chance we may [...]
