August 2019
FRIDAY AUGUST 30, 2019
0325L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/30/19 1- Thunderstorm’s will be on going for a while this morning and again tonight. We are in a MARGINAL RISK area for severe weather today and tonight and rain chances look pretty good through Sunday. The tornado threat is low but winds and hail will be our main concern along with the potential for localized flooding. We’ll see how this mess plays out. 2- As [...]
THURSDAY AUGUST 29, 2019
0358L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/29/19 1- Thunderstorms will occur off and on today through Sunday. Per guidance, widespread severe storms are not expected but aren’t out of the question. Remember severe limits start with winds in excess of 58 mph and 1 inch hail. We’ll see what happens. There are many variables out there so it is a day to day thing right now. Just stay weather aware and you should be [...]
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 28, 2019
0400L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/28/19 1- Are you prepared? Are you tired of me asking? If you have our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app then you are half-way there. So here’s a question; if you were told to STAY HOME & SHELTER IN PLACE, how long could you do so before running out of food? In an extreme situation, it could be a week or longer and with wintertime coming in a few [...]
TUESDAY AUGUST 27, 2019
0415L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK AND INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-8/27/19 I will be testing my new phone doing a few live test broadcasts on social media during the day. My old one has a focusing issue. We’ll get it worked out. 1- Preparedness starts with our app"GARFIELD COUNTY EM" if you don’t have it, YOU are NOT prepared. 2- If you are traveling south today, check your forecast carefully as storms will be ongoing as the day [...]
MONDAY AUGUST 26, 2019
0420L-MONDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-8/26/19 1- HEAT ADVISORY in effect from 12 noon today until 8pm this evening 2- SLIGHT RISK for severe storms later today. WIND & HAIL are the main threats 3- STORM SIREN TEST in Enid, weather permitting. 4- Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today-Highs in the upper 90s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of thunderstorms 20 percent. Tonight-Partly cloudy with lows in the mid-60s. [...]
SUNDAY AUGUST 25, 2019
0345L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK AND INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT 8/25/19 1- Some severe weather is still expected this morning as a MCS (Meso-Convective System) moves through southern Kansas. As it appears right now, we may receive some storm activity as this system moves southeast. We will most likely miss the higher winds but may still experience strong winds as the concerning area on the western periphery of the complex intensifies and moves in our direction. Overall, [...]
SATURDAY AUGUST 24, 2019
0425L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/24/19 1- SLIGHT RISK FOR SEVERE WEATHER LATER TODAY AND TONIGHT. Large hail, damaging winds, possibly some flooding, and isolated tornadic activity are possible. The tornado threat for us is VERY low but not completely out of the question. Stay weather aware later today. 2-If we go into severe weather operations tonight, I will NOT post on my personal Facebook page but WILL on my emergency management page-@EGCEM [...]
FRIDAY AUGUST 23, 2019
0355L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK AND INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/23/19 1- We are in a GENERAL RISK area for thunderstorms today and tonight. Our overall chances are around 40%. If storms do occur, torrential rainfall and strong winds may be our main threats. 2- If you plan on traveling ANYWHERE this weekend, check the forecasts between home and your destination. Severe weather is at least a 50% possibility all weekend so plan carefully. I would consider making [...]
THURSDAY AUGUST 22, 2019
0345L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK AND INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-8/22/19 1- MARGINAL RISK FOR SEVERE WEATHER WITH TORRENTIAL RAINFALL, DOWNBURST WINDS, AND POSSIBLY HAIL BEING THE MAIN ISSUES MAINLY THIS AFTERNOON. With convection this morning, we’ll have to see how this may affect this afternoon’s weather. Outflow boundaries will play a role in today’s weather too. We are in a very moist atmosphere so rainfall may be very heavy at times. Pay attention in low lying areas [...]
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 21, 2019
0355L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/21/19 1- GENERAL RISK for thunderstorms today and more likely tonight. We’ll have a better chance on Thursday. Heavier weather is expected in Kansas and Nebraska so if you plan on heading up that way, check forecasts carefully. 2- If storms do occur here today, torrential rainfall, winds-due to collapsing storms, and possibly hail will be the main threats. Overall, a little rain here and there would be [...]
TUESDAY AUGUST 20, 2019
0400L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK & UPDATE FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/20/19 GARFIELD COUNTY EM is our notification app. Being prepared in this county begins with this app. If you don’t have it, YOU are NOT PREPARED! 1- EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON UNTIL 9PM TONIGHT. Stay hydrated and be careful out there. 2- GENERAL RISK for thunderstorms later this evening. Even though chances are low, if storms occur, a few could be severe due to winds [...]
MONDAY AUGUST 19, 2019
0400L-MONDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-8/19/19 1- EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING in effect from 12 noon until 9pm tonight. 2- NO storm siren test in Enid today. 3- Monday and Tuesday we’ll be very hot and humid. Stay hydrated out there and pay attention to how you feel. Dizziness, lightheadedness, overall body weakness, increased heart-rate, heavy breathing, dry mouth, & cramping, can all be signs of dehydration. If you work outside, make sure you [...]
SUNDAY AUGUST 18, 2019
0400L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-8/18/19 HEAT ADVISORY EXTENDED UNTIL 9PM “MONDAY” EVENING. This could be upgraded as conditions warrant. MARGINAL RISK FOR SEVERE WEATHER LATER TODAY & TONIGHT. See graphic 1- Concerning the heat and I know you all get tired of this, dangerous heat indices are possible today so be extremely careful if working outdoors. STAY HYDRATED!! 2- As for the storm possibilities, they could happen just about anywhere so don’t [...]
SATURDAY AUGUST 17, 2019
0340L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/17/19 1- MARGINAL RISK for severe weather later today. If storms occur, wind and hail will be the primary threats. We’ll see what develops!! 2- Preparedness starts with our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app. Download and become familiar with it BEFORE you actually need it!! It just could save your life. 3- Oppressive heat will be around over the next several days so a HEAT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT [...]
FRIDAY AUGUST 16, 2019
0355L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY.EMERGENCY MGMT-8/16/19 1-We are in a MARGINAL RISK for thunderstorms later tonight and overnight. IF STORMS OCCUR, wind, hail, & heavy rainfall would be the main issues. We’ll see what happens. 2- We will continue with the hot and humid weather for the foreseeable future. It is summertime so we don’t have much choice in outside temps. The heat index will still be around so stay hydrated and take breaks [...]
THURSDAY AUGUST 15, 2019
0350L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD CO. EMERGENCY MGMT-8/15/19 GARFIELD COUNTY EM. This app is loaded with very good info and you can store a lot of information within it. It will warn you when bad things happen. There is no need to be without it so download it and know the NWS & GCEM will keep you advised. 1- MARGINAL RISK for severe weather later this evening and overnight. IF storms occur, wind and hail [...]
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 14, 2019
0400L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK AND INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT-8/14/19 1- (GARFIELD COUNTY EM) If you don’t have our app, YOU are NOT prepared! 2- We are in a GENERAL Risk area for severe weather later today and mainly tonight. Many variables out there but I will say this. If you plan on traveling out west into western Kansas, the Oklahoma Panhandle, or eastern Colorado, stay very weather aware later today. 3- For us, we’ll see what [...]
TUESDAY AUGUST 13, 2019
0355L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT. 8/13/19 Be sure to download our “GARFIELD COUNTY EM” app. NWS warnings, advisories, etc. automatically come through. Your better prepared with it, than without it!! 1- MARGINAL RISK FOR STRONG THUNDERSTORMS AGAIN LATE TUESDAY EVENING & OVERNIGHT. WIND AND HAIL WILL BE THE MAIN THREATS. I’LL UPDATE LATER TODAY AS THE FORECASTS VERIFY. 2- As for the storms late yesterday, if you sustained damage, please send us [...]
MONDAY AUGUST 12, 2019
0425L-MONDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 8/12/19 NO STORM SIREN TEST IN ENID TODAY. 1- HEAT ADVISORY remains in effect through 8pm this evening. Keep up with the protocol of staying hydrated. The heat WILL HURT YOU if you are not careful! 2- MARGINAL RISK for severe weather later today and tonight. If storms occur, wind and hail will be the main threats. This is due to a cold front that will push [...]
SUNDAY AUGUST 11, 2019
0355L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/11/19 Keep up with the latest watches, warnings, and advisories directly from the NWS & GCEM through our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app. If you don’t have it, YOU are NOT prepared! 1- HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL “MONDAY EVENING” AT 8PM. As I have been stating for quite some time, STAY HYDRATED!! Under these conditions the heat CAN overtake you when you least expect it. Water and Gatorade [...]
