June 2019
TUESDAY JUNE 11, 2019
0405L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/11/19 1- MARGINAL RISK for severe weather later today into the overnight hours. Wind and hail will be the main threats if storms do occur. See attached graphics. 2- Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Tuesday-Partly cloudy. Highs around 80. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Tuesday Night-Partly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s. South winds around 10 mph in the evening becoming [...]
MONDAY, JUNE 10, 2019
0345L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/10/19 1-*STORM SIREN TEST TODAY AT NOON AS LONG AS WE ARE CLEAR TO PARTLY CLOUDY. Remember, storm sirens are OUTDOOR warning devices. * 2- I have been asked what the deal is with all the rainfall. When the gulf opens up, it brings with it deep tropical moisture. When we have this in place and it warms up, instability occurs in the atmosphere. Then you have fronts, troughs, the [...]
SUNDAY JUNE 9, 2019
0420L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/9/19 1- MARGINAL RISK for severe weather today. ”If” storms occur, winds and hail will be the bigger threats along with torrential rainfall. The tornado risk is very low. 2- A COLD FRONT will pass through the area this afternoon bringing much colder temperatures. With the winds increasing after frontal passage, you may need a light jacket. 3- Be sure and download our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app. You better prepared [...]
SATURDAY JUNE 8, 2019
0445L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/8/19 1- GENERAL RISK for thunderstorms today meaning “extremely low” chances. We should see plenty of sunshine so get out there and mow, where you can!! We are expecting a cold front on Sunday which will lower temperatures and the winds will become northerly 25-30 mph. 2- Be sure to download our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app. Stay prepared with it because you’re not without it. 3- Keeping this short and [...]
FRIDAY JUNE 7, 2019
0345L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/7/19 1- The rain has subsided for now and hopefully sunshine returns along with some wind. The main threat as I see it right now is the mosquito outbreak that is in progress. Scout around your business and around your homes and dump out any standing water. This will help some. Get some mosquito dunks and utilize them where appropriate. 2 mosquitoes tried to hitch a ride to Enid from [...]
THURSDAY JUNE 6, 2019
0355L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/6/19 1- GENERAL thunderstorm risk today. The main issue will be torrential rainfall and gusty winds. 2- FLOOD WATCH in effect through Friday morning. We are expecting heavy rainfall in the area that could cause flash flooding issues. Use EXTREME CAUTION while driving if heavy rainfall is occurring. 3- BARRICADES- if these are up in any area around the region, DO NOT DRIVE AROUND THEM! They are up to help [...]
WEDNESDAY JUNE 5, 2019
0345L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/5/19 1- MARGINAL RISK for severe weather later today & tonight. Read attached graph carefully. 2- On our GARFIELD COUNTY EM APP, if you are having issues, go to settings, then developer feedback and fill in all of the blanks allow last session then send it and hopefully they can fix whatever your issues are. It’s different for most phones but remember that your phone is a computer and it [...]
TUESDAY JUNE 4, 2019
0350L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/4/19 1- We are in a MARGINAL RISK for severe weather today and this evening. See graph attached. 2- On our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app, I have included “Significant Weather Advisories” along with any warnings that the NWS puts out for our area. I have added this because it gives you a heads up that significant weather is approaching the area along with LOCAL information from our operations center. As [...]
MONDAY JUNE 3, 2019
0425L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/3/19 1- MARGINAL RISK for severe weather today. See and read the attached graphicasts. 2- At 0355L there are some storms out west along the Texas and Oklahoma border. If these can maintain themselves, they should reach us around 6 am or so. Besides heavy rainfall, winds to 50 are possible both along the leading edge and also behind the line. 3- Overall, a muggy and possibly rainy [...]
SUNDAY JUNE 2, 2019
0355L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/2/19 1- MARGINAL risk for thunderstorms today. Wind & hail will be the threats “if” storms occur. 2- Be sure to download our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app. You’re not prepared without it. 3- I’ll keep this short and sweet so here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Sunday-Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Light and variable winds. Chance of thunderstorms 50 percent. Sunday Night-Mostly [...]
SATURDAY JUNE 1, 2019
0415L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/1/19 1- SLIGHT CHANCE FOR SEVERE WEATHER LATER TODAY AND TONIGHT. Don’t panic, these storms will be a wind and hail threat. The tornado threat is EXTREMELY low. Once again I am worried about the flood risk as any storm over the area will have the potential for torrential rainfall meaning a possibility for flash flooding. 2- REMINDER- A WATCH means conditions are conducive for severe weather. It’s not happening [...]
May 2019
FRIDAY MAY 31, 2019
0410L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/31/19 1- We are in a GENERAL thunderstorm risk area with an extremely low chance for any rain today. This changes Saturday with possibilities for rain through the next 6 days. This said, most likely if storms do occur, besides the normal threat for hail and winds, torrential rainfall will definitely be a major player and we don’t need any more rain. 2- Per guidance, the outlook for precipitation over [...]
THURSDAY MAY 30, 2019
0415L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/30/19 1- We are in a NO RISK area for severe weather today. WOW, I haven’t said that for a while! Don’t worry though; we’ll be back in the General risk on Friday. And then the atmospheric pattern sets up for overnight thunderstorms coming through from the high plains of Colorado and then, per guidance, we may set back up for more of what we have experienced, only weaker. We’ll [...]
WEDNESDAY MAY 29, 2019
0440L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/29/19 1- We are in a GENERAL RISK for thunderstorms here today. The severe threat should be in southern and southeast Oklahoma. There are flood risks all around the state so if you plan on traveling, check for road conditions on our website- www.gcem.org and you can check on river conditions here- https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=oun 2- A WATCH means conditions are favorable for severe weather. A WARNING means that something is occurring [...]
TUESDAY MAY 28, 2019
0415L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/28/19 1- SLIGHT/ ENHANCED RISK FOR SEVERE WEATHER LATER THIS AFTERNOON INTO TONIGHT. ALL HAZARDS MAY BE POSSIBLE. SEE ATTACHED GRAPHICS. 2- Road conditions can be found here on the front page- gcem.org 3- Our app-GARFIELD COUNTY EM = LOCAL INFO from our office along with push notifications directly from the NWS/NORMAN. 4- Here is your countywide forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Tuesday- Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of thunderstorms in [...]
MONDAY MAY 27, 2019
0400L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/27/19 1-SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH UNTIL 0500L AND WE ARE UNDER A FLOOD WARNING UNTIL 1330L THIS AFTERNOON. 2- We didn’t catch the brunt of that line I spoke about last night and I am not complaining. At 0315L Severe weather is ongoing in the Woodward/Freedom area and those storms are moving NE at 45mph. We are watching for any back-building of storms that could affect us early this morning as [...]
SUNDAY MAY 26, 2019
0420L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/26/19 1- MARGINAL RISK for severe weather later today and tonight. See attached graphics 2- FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING. 3- If anyone has sustained any damage from the winds last night, please send those reports into us through our app or email them to me at mike@gcem.org . On our app, it states name /address is optional, it’s not, please include your name, address, email, and phone [...]
SATURDAY MAY 25, 2019
0400L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/25/19 FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT. THIS MAY BE EXTENDED. GARFIELD COUNTY EM = PEACE OF MIND. LOCAL INFO ALONG WITH PUSH WARNINGS FROM THE NWS. 1- Without sounding like a broken record, there is a risk for severe weather later today. See graphic. Spotters and water rescue teams are on stand-by in the event they are needed again. 2- The risk for flooding will continue as the [...]
FRIDAY MAY 24, 2019
0355L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/24/19 GARFIELD COUNTY EM = SECURITY; Knowing you’re getting information from your LOCAL EMERGENCY OFFICIALS. 1- We are in a SLIGHT RISK for severe weather again today and over the weekend. All threats are possible but torrential rainfall and flooding will be the main issues. We are in a FLOOD WATCH TOO. Pay close attention to conditions as the weekend gets underway. 2- EXTREME CAUTION is advised for anyone traveling. [...]
THURSDAY MAY 23, 2019
0445L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/23/19 GARFIELD COUNTY EM = PROTECTIVE INFORMATION FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. FLOOD WATCH THROUGH FRIDAY AT 1PM. THIS MAY BE EXTENDED. Any extended thunderstorm activity over already saturated ground will cause flooding issues all around the region. Use extreme caution and plan your traveling carefully. 1- WE ARE IN A SLIGHT RISK FOR SEVERE WEATHER LATER TODAY. We’re not too far from the ENHANCED RISK area. Main threats this [...]
