August 2019
SATURDAY AUGUST 10, 2019
0350L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/10/19 1- GENERAL RISK for thunderstorms this morning. There are a few in Northwest Oklahoma but nothing severe. If they hold together they could move into the area in a couple of hours. 2- We will be hot today so pace yourselves outside and stay hydrated. Once you succumb to either heat exhaustion or a heat stroke, you WILL have issues for the rest of your life. We [...]
FRIDAY AUGUST 9, 2019
0330L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK AND INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/9/19 1-Thunderstorms in the area, as I type, are not severe and we don’t expect any this morning. Right now we are under a FLOOD ADVISORY from Lahoma/ Drummond/Waukomis/Bison, into Kingfisher County. Upwards of 3-4+ inches has fallen through this area and higher amounts in Kingfisher County, so use caution while driving. 2- It appears we will remain in this pattern for a while so just expect periods [...]
THURSDAY AUGUST 8, 2019
0335L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK AND INFO FROM GARFIELD CO. EMERGENCY MGMT-8/8/19 1- MARGINAL RISK for severe weather later today and tonight. Quarter size hail, lightning, and winds 60-80 mph will be the threats. If storms occur this afternoon, they will be similar to yesterdays with torrential rainfall and strong winds especially as the storms collapse. Movement on most of these storms should be slow but southeasterly. We’ll see what develops! 2- MYTHS & FACTS- Yesterday I stated we [...]
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 7, 2019
0355L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK AND INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/7/19 1-HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON UNTIL 8PM THIS EVENING. HEAT INDEX VALUES FROM 105 TO 110 DEGREES ARE POSSIBLE. Just think, if you already had our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app, you would know this!! 2- We are in a GENERAL RISK area for thunderstorms through Friday. Hopefully some do occur. If they do, wind and hail would be the main threats. We’ll see what develops between [...]
TUESDAY AUGUST 6, 2019
0415L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/6/19 1- Don’t feel the need to have our GARFIELD COUNTY EM notification app? That’s ok. While you are in the panic mode for information during an event, you can always find it in your app store as long as your phone is still working. 2- Hot and muggy conditions will continue so stay hydrated and pace yourselves outside. 3-Thunderstorm chances are slowly increasing and we have a [...]
MONDAY AUGUST 5, 2019
0515L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/5/19 1-Hot and dry with very little wind. Humidity will play a major role this week as we warm up so pace yourselves out there. STAY HYDRATED! 2- Want to be and stay prepared? Make sure you have our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app. 3- Storm siren test today at noon in Enid and Breckinridge. 4- Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today- High near 93. Heat index values as [...]
SUNDAY AUGUST 4, 2019
0400L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD CO. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- 8/4/19 1- Some rain fell around the area yesterday but not too much to measure. If anyone had any measurable rainfall and you have our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app, send it to me in a damage report. Thank You!! 2- Skies will be clearing up and temps will start that warmup so get outside and enjoy. 3- Overall, a pretty nice day expected so here is your forecast from [...]
SATURDAY AUGUST 3, 2019
0405L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/3/19 1- Some apps are important and so is being prepared. If you don’t have our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app, you’re not prepared and that’s an important choice!! 2- We are in a GENERAL RISK AREA for thunderstorms. As the day moves forward, that risk will lessen some. It will be cooler with a chance for thunderstorms. Even though we will be cooler, humidity will be up so [...]
FRIDAY AUGUST 2, 2019
0403L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK AND INFO FROM GARFIELD CO. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/2/19 1- MARGINAL RISK for severe weather later today and tonight. Main threats will be hail and winds. There is a low possibility of a tornado if conditions allow. We will be in a very unstable environment so we’ll see how this mess comes together. There is a good chance for thunderstorms this morning too. Gusty winds, hail, and torrential rainfall are possible. 2- Here is your forecast [...]
THURSDAY AUGUST 1, 2019
0335L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD CO. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/1/19 1-HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT AGAIN TODAY from noon until 8pm. Heat indices will be around 106-108. Add the wind; we’ll see a blast furnace effect while outdoors. Extreme caution is advised. 2-GARFIELD COUNTY EM, this is our app. You’re best prepared with it than without it. 3- There is a Marginal risk for thunderstorms Friday evening as a front approaches. We’ll see what happens!! 4- Here is [...]
July 2019
WEDNESDAY JULY 31, 2019
0330L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK & INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/31/19 1- HEAT ADVISORY in effect from noon today until 8pm this evening. You all know what this means so be careful out there. 2- The FIRE DANGER is slowly creeping up so be careful utilizing anything related to fire. If you mess up, call 911. 3- “Slight” chance for rain late Friday into Saturday but I wouldn’t hold my breath on this right now. 4-Here is another [...]
TUESDAY JULY 30, 2019
0350L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK & INFORMATION FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/30/19 1- GARFIELD COUNTY EM- This is our app. Preparedness in Garfield County starts with this app. 2- No heat advisories today but we may see one by Thursday. I know you all are tired of me talking about the heat, so here is a myth and fact about a different kind if heat-Lightning!! Myth: Rubber tires on a car protect you from lightning by insulating you from [...]
MONDAY JULY 28, 2019
0355L-MONDAY OUTLOOK AND INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/28/19 1- GARFIELD COUNTY EM is your first step into being prepared. Download it TODAY!! 2- Summer has returned so make sure you stay hydrated out there if you work outdoors. 3- Rain chances here are extremely low. High temps will be the norm this week so be careful out there!! 4- Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Monday-10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am. [...]
SUNDAY JULY 28, 2019
0400L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK/UPDATE FROM GARFIELD CO. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/28/19 1- Your first step to Preparedness is downloading our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app. 2- Humidity and heat will work their way back into the forecast for the up and coming week. Heat related advisories and warnings may become part of the forecast too. Be careful!! 3- A cold front will affect the area later this evening and overnight giving us a slight chance for rain. I wouldn’t hold my [...]
SATURDAY JULY 27, 2019
0435L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK AND INFO FROM GARFIELD CO. EMERGENCY MGMT. 7/27/19 1-GARFIELD COUNTY EM- THIS IS YOUR FIRST STEP TOWARDS BEING PREPARED 2- The FIRE DANGER is slowly creeping up so be careful out there!! 3- FEMA’s disaster team will be leaving after today. If you suffered ANY DAMAGE during the flooding in late April or May, you need to seek help from them. Not very many folks have come in this week. If you are displaced [...]
FRIDAY JULY 26, 2019
0405L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK AND INFO FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/26/19 1- Yesterday I ask if you could survive 7 days with what food and water you already had at home. Hopefully your answer was yes. IF NOT, when you go to the grocery store, try to pick up a few extra items each time and gradually build up your supply. MANY will argue they can’t do this as they have a large family. I will only state [...]
THURSDAY JULY 25, 2019
0345L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/25/19 1-FOOD FOR THOUGHT- If you were told to SHELTER IN PLACE and you couldn’t get out at all, how long would your food supply at home last? It it’s not at least a week, YOU ARE NOT PREPARED. 2-We’ll continue a gradual warm-up through the weekend with a very slight chance for rain. Humidity will be on the increase so it will get a little sticky out there too. [...]
WEDNESDAY JULY 24, 2019
0350L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/24/19 1-FEMA MDRC at the office this week. If you don’t come and inquire concerning any damages to your property, you’ll never know what help you may have received. 2-A little warmer today after a very cool morning. Get outside and enjoy. Reality returns this weekend!! 3- Garfield County EM this is our app. If you don’t have it, you’re not prepared. 4- Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; [...]
TUESDAY JULY 23, 2019
0450L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/23/19 1- Preparedness in Garfield County starts with GARFIELD COUNTY EM. 2- Enjoy the cooler weather, this short taste of fall, while you can as humidity and heat will return this weekend. 3- Remember that the FEMA MDRC is here in my training room this week to answer any and all questions you may have concerning your damage during the spring storms in May. If you need help or just [...]
MONDAY JULY 22, 2019
0425L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/22/19 NO STORM SIREN TEST IN ENID TODAY. 1- GARFIELD COUNTY EM-This is our notification app. If you don’t have it, you’re not prepared. 2-FEMA’s Mobile Disaster Recovery Center is located in my training room this week at 216 West Oxford. If you had any damage related to the May storms OR JUST QUESTIONS, come and speak with these folks. They just might be able to help. 3- Weather-wise, we [...]
