November 2019
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 [...]
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 6, 2019
0400L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/6/19 1- GENERAL RISK for thunderstorms later today. NO SEVERE WEATHER EXPECTED. We have a storm system out west that will push through the area later today and a cold front with very cold air coming in from the north sometime this evening. Timing is a key issue along with strong winds after frontal passage. There is a slight possibility of light winter precip early Thursday morning with little to [...]
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 5, 2019
0400L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK & INFORMATION FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-11/5/19 1- Get our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app and be prepared. Without it, you’re not! 2- Enjoy today and part of tomorrow. A strong cold front is heading our way and it will bring rain, “maybe” a wintry mix Wednesday night, and definitely colder air. Details are constantly changing so we’ll see how this mess comes together. No accumulative snowfall expected just some rainfall. 3- Another cold front [...]
MONDAY NOVEMBER 4, 2019
0355L-MONDAY INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/4/19 1- Good weather today and Tuesday but things go downhill Wednesday into Thursday with a wintry mix on Thursday. We’ll see what happens but be sure you are prepared. 2- Download our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app. You’re NOT prepared without it!! 3- Keep in mind the FIRE DANGER. There has been many controlled burns called in and that’s a good thing. I still would like for you to call [...]
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 3, 2019
0400L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK AND INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/3/19 1- Good morning, since the forecast is easy and there’s not a lot to discuss at least right now, enjoy today. It will be a little windy especially this afternoon but overall, a nice day. 2- Continue to call in smoke or fire if you see it. Yesterday’s fire near Perry Acres was a prime example of fire moving quickly with virtually no wind. That’s because fire [...]
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 2, 2019
0410L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/2/19. Since the weather is very nice, here are a few thoughts for you to think about. The forecast is below. 1- Are you actually ready for winter since we got a pretty good taste of it this past week? If not, you really need to be looking into what YOU need to do for you and your family. Always remember, ideas for this are out there and [...]
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 1, 2019
0355L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/1/19 GARFIELD COUNTY EM-This is our notification app. You’re NOT prepared without it! 1- GOOD NEWS! The Vance WSR 88D Weather Radar is back up. Technicians will down the radar from roughly 0800 until 1000 local time. Hopefully the assessment goes well. 2- As stated yesterday, the FIRE DANGER will slowly increase over time so keep an eye out for smoke/fire. If you see any, call 911. Just [...]
October 2019
THURSDAY OCTOBER 31, 2019
0345L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-10/31/19 1- Ahhh, a taste of winter. The snow came and the snow went. It’s still chilly outside. That said, after a very cold morning, we MIGHT reach our forecast high of around 45 degrees. Yes, it will be a little warmer today but guess what? Another front will push in Friday bringing that warmup to an end. We’ll try to warm up again over the weekend then [...]
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 30, 2019
0400L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK & UPDATE FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-10/30/19 1- A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect just to our west and we could be included later. We’ll see what happens. At 0345L we are just above freezing at all reporting stations here in the county. Bridges and overpasses will most likely be slick as they can freeze at 35 degrees. BE CAREFUL while driving as temps can fluctuate between reporting stations and you could become [...]
TUESDAY OCTOBER 29, 2019
0405L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-10/29/19 1- FREEZE WARNING in effect until 10am this morning. Hopefully outside winter preparations were made. We are expecting some rain/drizzle later today and overnight tonight. If temps do fall below freezing, we may see some freezing drizzle or freezing rain. Per guidance, right now, the freezing precipitation should be fairly light. 2- The above will probably change some during the day so we’ll advise accordingly. We are [...]
MONDAY OCTOBER 28, 2019
0400L-MONDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-10/28/19 1- CHILLY WEEK in store so you need to be prepared for this. There is a chance we could see some freezing precip tonight and again Wednesday into Thursday. If this occurs, drive carefully and watch out for those expert drivers who can navigate high speeds on ice and snow. 2- Any winter precip will be dependent on temperatures and we are fairly dry in the lower [...]
SUNDAY OCTOBER 27, 2019
0410L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-10/27/19 1- A cold front will push in sometime this afternoon bringing cooler temps. Exact timing isn’t known but we’ll gradually cool down. This front should be dry. Tomorrow another front will bring even cooler air and a possibility of some light winter precip overnight. Wednesday into Thursday, we may even see more snow. We’ll see what happens. 2- Yesterday I stated we would see our first hard [...]
SATURDAY OCTOBER 26, 2019
0400L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-10/26/19 1-GARFIELD COUNTY EM- This is our notification app. You will receive info from GCEM, GCSO, EPD, & the NWS when we all see the need to share information to our public. Remember, we won’t send information out every day but we will send it as needed. We do this for PUBLIC SAFETY, not public panic. 2- Next week’s weather will be unique. Since the models are saying [...]
FRIDAY OCTOBER 25, 2019
0415L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-10/25/19 1- Cold, Damp, and Rainy weather on tap for the day. Rain chances will be around for a while then pushing completely out of the area early tomorrow. Many, including myself, didn’t care for the high humidity and heat but this ranks on the I DON’T CARE FOR THIS EITHER spectrum. Hopefully tomorrow and part of Sunday will be a bit warmer before the next several fronts [...]
THURSDAY OCTOBER 24, 2019
0415L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-10/24/19 1- GARFIELD COUNTY EM- YOU’RE NOT PREPARED WITHOUT OUR APP. 2- Rain is possible during the day and this evening as another front pushes colder air into the area. No severe weather is expected. Snow chances for us, UNLESS SOMETHING CHANGES DRAMATICALLY, are low until later tonight when temps drop at least into the mid 30’s. We’ll definitely see what happens. 3- Overall, we’ll survive either way. [...]
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 23, 2019
0410L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-10/23/19 GARFIELD COUNTY EM is our notification app. You are not ready for winter without it. 1- SNOW? I doubt it here but there is a slight chance in far northwest Oklahoma and possibly the panhandle early Thursday morning. It shouldn’t amount to much if it occurs but even the models, per guidance, aren’t in agreement right now. The first front will push through this afternoon basically as [...]
TUESDAY OCTOBER 22, 2019
0425L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-10/22/19 1- GARFIELD COUNTY EM. This is our notification app. You’re better prepared with it than without it. 2- A really nice day today if you stay out of the wind, so get out and enjoy the sunshine. 3- Keeping this short and sweet, here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Tuesday- Sunny with a high near 70. West winds 5 to 15 mph gusting to 20 mph. [...]
MONDAY OCTOBER 21, 2019
0400L-MONDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-10/21/19 1- NO storm siren test in Enid today. 2- It will be windy and cooler today and with humidity being lower this afternoon, the fire danger will go up some. Today is NOT a good day for any burning. If you all see smoke, call 911 immediately. 3- Our next “chance” for rain will come in late Wednesday into Thursday morning. Per guidance right now, no severe [...]
SUNDAY OCTOBER 20, 2019
0415L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 10/20/19 1-Our notification app-GARFIELD COUNTY EM is your opportunity to be as prepared as possible by receiving info from Local Public Safety Officials and the NWS. Your level of Preparedness depends on YOU!! 2- A warm day on tap with a low chance for rain later this evening as another front pushes into the area. This front will cause severe weather in southeastern Oklahoma later tonight so [...]
SATURDAY OCTOBER 19, 2019
0430L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-10/19/19 1- For all you weather nuts, Vance radar located at Salt Plains will be DOWN for approximately 3 weeks as technicians replace critical infrastructure within the radar. This is step 3 of 4 as part of a service life extension program. In the event of severe weather during this timeframe, we’ll utilize radars from Dodge City, Wichita, and Norman. This means we won’t see the lower levels [...]
