May 2019
WEDNESDAY MAY 22, 2019
0358L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/22/19 1- FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1:15PM THIS AFTERNOON. USE EXTREME CAUTION WHILE DRIVING. Don’t drive around barricades. Main highways in Garfield County are open. Some secondary roads may be closed. Driving down many dirt roads is not advised. 2- Our app GARFIELD COUNTY EM = “LOCAL” EMERGENCY INFORMATION & PUSH NOTIFICATIONS FROM THE NWS. 3- We are in a SLIGHT RISK for severe weather later today. All risks [...]
TUESDAY MAY 21, 2019
0325L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/21/19 Words for today- WET & SOGGY. Need to add TIRED to this too. Please send me your rainfall totals preferably to mike@gcem.org 1- We are under FLOOD WARNING until 9 am this morning. We do expect a few more thunderstorms but rainfall amounts should be less than an inch or so. We’ve had anywhere from 3 to 4.5 inches of rainfall depending where you are and from some of [...]
MONDAY MAY 20, 2019
0350L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/20/19 1-We are in a MODERATE RISK for severe weather and not too far from the HIGH RISK area. ALL HAZARDS ARE POSSIBLE TODAY-see graphics attached for hazards, timing, etc. These will change some during the day so just make sure you are prepared as best you can. 2- Our spotter network has been placed on standby and will be deployed with ANY severe storms that approach the area. One [...]
SUNDAY MAY 19, 2019
0415L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/19/19 PREPAREDNESS IN GARFIELD COUNTY BEGINS WITH OUR APP- “GARFIELD COUNTY EM” 1- First of all, THANK YOU ALL for your storm pics. They were awesome!! 2-Today will be a mostly sunny, calm and cooler day. Tomorrow may be a rough day so make sure you are prepared and understand what you are going to do depending on weather conditions. Those decisions should already be made. 3- I have a [...]
SATURDAY MAY 18, 2019
0400L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/18/19 GARFIELD COUNTY EM = PREPAREDNESS AND PEACE OF MIND. It’s YOUR decision. 1- SLIGHT RISK for severe weather today. A cold front is moving slowly towards the area and storms may affect us later this afternoon into tonight. Main threats will be wind and hail. The tornado risk is low. Once the front pushes through, things will settle down for Sunday. 2- Read graphics attached to this post carefully [...]
FRIDAY MAY 17, 2019
0350L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/17/19 Our app- GARFIELD COUNTY EM = Preparedness. It’s your choice. 1- Several changes have occurred with where the worst storms might occur later today into tonight. The graphs have changed and they will change several more times. We do expect thunderstorms overnight with hail, wind, & heavy rainfall as the main threats so don’t let your guards down. DON’T CHANGE YOUR PLANS either but just stay weather aware. 2- [...]
THURSDAY MAY 16, 2019
0400L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/16/19 Our app GARFIELD COUNTY EM is a level of preparedness you should have if you live in Garfield County. It’s your decision. 1-Without going into extreme detail with the up and coming severe weather threat, I will say this for today; enjoy today as it will be sunny, warm, and windy. 2- Friday begins the possibility of severe weather later in the day and overnight. ALL WEATHER HAZARDS are [...]
WEDNESDAY MAY 15, 2019
0420L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/15/19 1-Our app GARFIELD COUNTY EM may be an important app to have this weekend. Are you prepared? 2-There is a risk for severe weather Friday through Tuesday. That doesn’t mean the world is coming to an end. It means it’s MAY in Oklahoma. This occurs virtually every year, some worse than others but you just need to stay WEATHER AWARE during this timeframe. You’ll be ok as long as [...]
TUESDAY MAY 14, 2019
0410L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/14/19 OUR APP-GARFIELD COUNTY EM = PREPAREDNESS. IT’S “YOUR”CHOICE! 1- Enjoy the next few days. You’ll notice we will be getting a bit more humid, high temps in the 80’s, and winds will slowly increase. 2- Storms appear on the horizon for the weekend so remember, don’t let the hype cause your anxiety to rise. Learn the facts and understand what may occur and prepare for it. I will say [...]
MONDAY MAY 13, 2019
0440L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/13/19 STORM SIREN TEST TODAY IN ENID AT NOON WEATHER PERMITTING. Remember that sirens are OUTDOOR WARNING DEVICES. OUR APP, GARFIELD COUNTY EM is here for you. Preparedness now is your decision. 1-Today looks like a pretty good day so get outside and enjoy the sun while you can. 2- There is a chance for some thunderstorm activity later today and tonight but those chances are low. We’ll see [...]
SUNDAY MAY 12, 2019
0415L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/12/19 “HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY” TO ALL YOU MOM’S OUT THERE!! Our app- GARFIELD COUNTY EM helps you stay on top of the Preparedness and the Information curve during events and incidents. Your level of preparedness depends on you!! 1- Slight chance for a shower this morning as a front pushes through the area. NO severe weather is expected but there might be a rumble of thunder IF a thunderstorm occurs. [...]
SATURDAY MAY 11, 2019
0405L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/11/19 1-We face many hazards in our daily lives but don’t pay much attention to our surroundings. With faces buried in their phones, listening to music unaware of the immediate surroundings, or just not paying attention, can get you hurt or worse. Whose fault is that? Whether you like this answer or not IT’S YOURS. Situational awareness means you should be aware of your surroundings at all times. In the [...]
FRIDAY MAY 10, 2019
0420L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/10/19 Our app- GARFIELD COUNTY EM = PEACE OF MIND. It’s your choice for your level of Preparedness. 1- At 0330L it’s clear and the stars are still up there. We should be clear to partly cloudy today until the clouds roll back in and rain chances increase tonight and tomorrow. Not sure about you all but the rain can go away for a while as far as I am [...]
THURSDAY MAY 9, 2019
0345L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/9/19 NO STORMS last night and that was good. There is a chance for showers and possibly a few thundershowers this morning but nothing severe is expected. This is due to a trough moving across the area today. It will be definitely be cooler for the next few days so enjoy the cooler temps while you can. Summer is just around the corner and the HEAT will be on. I [...]
WEDNESDAY MAY 8, 2019
0400L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/8/19 GARFIELD COUNTY EM = KNOWLEDGE AND PREPAREDNESS. IT’S YOUR CHOICE! FLOOD WATCH UNTIL 10 AM THIS MORNING IS STILL IN EFFECT. 1- We’ve had over 2 inches of rain since 10:35 last night and it’s still raining at 0330L this morning. Overall, we fared well with roughly 60-70 mph winds, torrential rainfall, pretty intense lightning, several issues of flooding roads, and lack of sleep. 2- There have been reports [...]
TUESDAY MAY 7, 2019
0410L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/7/19 GARFIELD COUNTY EM = PREPAREDNESS/KNOWLEDGE for peace of mind. It’s your choice. 1- We are in a SLIGHT RISK for severe weather later today and tonight. Large hail, damaging winds, and isolated tornadic activity are possible around the region. 2- As stated in past posts when it comes to the graphics, they will change some and they have. See attached graphics. Again, no need to panic, storms will do [...]
MONDAY MAY 6, 2019
0455L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/6/19 GARFIELD COUNTY EM = PREPAREDNESS. IT’S YOUR CHOICE. 1- We did have a few severe storms last night and rainfall amounts will definitely be different around the area. I had ½ inch. What about you all? Let me know. 2- We are expecting another round of severe weather later today into tonight. Timing is a little sketchy. See graphics attached and keep in mind that these lines on the [...]
SUNDAY MAY 5, 2019
SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/5/19 GARFIELD COUNTY EM = PREPAREDNESS. IT’S YOUR CHOICE. 1- We are in a MARGINAL RISK for severe weather later today and tonight. If storms occur, quarter size hail and winds around 60 mph are possible. The tornado threat is very low. 2- That said we have a risk through Wednesday for varying degrees of severe weather so stay weather aware. Some of this may change as we move forward [...]
SATURDAY MAY 4, 2019
0400L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/4/19 DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM THIS MORNING. EXTREME CAUTION IS ADVISED WHILE DRIVING. 1- Do you ever wonder why people pray for rain? I think the valve has broken. Rain chances will continue through this up and coming week. It appears per guidance, that we have a higher risk for severe weather this week. That risk starts later tonight out west and moves east for tomorrow. [...]
FRIDAY MAY 3, 2019
0405L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/3/19 GARFIELD COUNTY EM = PREPAREDNESS. IT’S YOUR CHOICE! 1- Showers with embedded thunderstorms are possible today as a trough moves over the area followed by another cold front. Therefore we are in a GENERAL RISK area for severe weather. If storms occur, hail and winds would be our main threats along with torrential rainfall. 2- If traveling around the area, stay cautious as some roads in low lying [...]
