May 2019
THURSDAY MAY 2, 2019
0425L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/2/19 1-CLOUDY WITH CHANCES FOR DRIZZLE, RAIN AND MAYBE A THUNDERSTORM. This pretty much sums up today and possibly tomorrow. We had a cold front push through overnight with some rainfall but nothing major as of 4:15 am this morning. 2- Overall for today, cloudy with a good chance for showers. We are in a GENERAL RISK for thunderstorms so we’ll continue to deal with this and hopefully we’ll see [...]
WEDNESDAY MAY 1, 2019
0430L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/1/19 GARFIELD COUNTY EM = PREPAREDNESS. YOU HAVE IT OR YOU DON’T. Your choice! COMMENT- THANK YOU ALL for sending your rainfall totals and damage reports to us through the app and our gcem.org website. They are appreciated!! 1- We are in a MARGINAL RISK AREA for severe weather today. Though chances are low, we can’t rule out anything as the day goes forward. The higher risk will be along [...]
April 2019
TUESDAY APRIL 30, 2019
0325L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-4/30/19 1-WE ARE IN A SLIGHT RISK FOR SEVERE WEATHER TODAY. AN ENHANCED RISK IS EAST OF US. SEE THE ATTACHED GRAPHICS AND DON’T PANIC AS THEY WILL CHANGE SOME DURING THE DAY. 2-WE ARE ALSO IN A FLOOD WATCH THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT. USE EXTREME CAUTION WHILE DRIVING ESPECIALLY IN LOW-LYING AREAS. We have a “potential” of 1.5 to 3 inches of rainfall through today. As of 0300 local time [...]
MONDAY APRIL 29, 2019
0415L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-4/29/19 This would be a great time to make sure you are prepared for storms by downloading our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app. It appears we’ll be sending a lot of info this week starting later today. SEE BELOW. If condition warrant at noon, we will conduct a storm siren test in Enid. 1- We are in a SLIGHT AND MARGINAL RISK for severe weather later today and tonight. Where storms [...]
SUNDAY APRIL 28, 2019
0405L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-4/28/19 The weather-it’s complicated. Our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app-you’re prepared with it. You’re not without it. It’s YOUR choice. 1- We are once again in a GENERAL risk area for thunderstorms later today and tonight. Yesterday’s risk never gelled but tonight might. Storms are expected in central Kansas. They should move east. Storm development in southeastern Colorado is also possible and these are usually the ones that could affect us. [...]
SATURDAY APRIL 27, 2019
0430L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-4/27/19 PREPAREDNESS IN GARFIELD COUNTY = GARFIELD COUNTY EM our app. We are in a GENERAL THUNDERSTORM RISK area for today and tonight. Heavier weather should occur in southern Oklahoma. 1- Scattered thunderstorms are possible but it looks like that will be later tonight. It will be windy today and then a front will push in later this afternoon shifting winds around to the north. 2- Our best chance for [...]
FRIDAY APRIL 26, 2019
0400L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-4/26/19 1- “GARFIELD COUNTY EM” This is our notification/emergency app. Without it, you’re not prepared. With it, you’re better prepared. It’s your choice. 2- Rain is definitely back in the forecast. We are in a GENERAL Risk area for thunderstorms tonight then off and on with variable percentages all next week. Models, per guidance, are not completely consistent right now but as storm systems come ashore, details will become a [...]
THURSDAY APRIL 25, 2019
0415L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-4/25/19 1- STORM SEASON IS HERE. ARE YOU ARE PREPARED WITH OUR “GARFIELD COUNTY EM” APP? 2- Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Thursday-Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, sunny with a high near 76. North winds 20 to 25 mph gusting to 35 mph. Thursday Night-Clear, with a low around 46. North wind 5 to 15 mph gusting to 20 mph. 3- The above stated, I have had issues [...]
WEDNESDAY APRIL 24, 2019
0400L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-4/24/19 1- GARFIELD COUNTY EM. Without this app, you’re NOT prepared. Download it today from iTunes for iPhone's or Google Play for Androids. 2- Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Wednesday- Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise partly sunny, with a high near 71. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the afternoon. Wednesday Night-Partly cloudy with a low around 49. Light and variable wind. 3- We received 1.25 [...]
TUESDAY APRIL 23, 2019
0405L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-4/23/19 1- GARFIELD COUNTY EM. This is our notification app. You’re not prepared without it. 2- Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Tuesday- Showers and thunderstorms mainly before 1pm. High near 61. North wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Tuesday Night-20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Cloudy with a low [...]
MONDAY APRIL 22, 2019
MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-4/22/19 First of all, remember that storms have occurred for millions of years. We can’t stop them. It’s important that you learn the basic dynamics of storms so you understand what may or may not occur. The more you know and understand, hopefully, the less you’ll fear them. Download our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app. Understanding what’s going on starts with this app. 1- Thunderstorms are back in the forecast for [...]
SUNDAY APRIL 21, 2019
0405L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-4/21/19 1- We’ll start out once again with your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Sunday-Mostly sunny with a high near 82. Windy with a south wind 18 to 25 mph with gusts as high as 36 mph. Sunday Night-Mostly clear with a low around 59. South wind 14 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. 2- Rain returns into the forecast later on Monday and then on early [...]
SATURDAY APRIL 20, 2019
0425L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-4/20/19 1- I’ll start with your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today-Sunny with a high near 80. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph gusting to 20 mph. Tonight-Increasing clouds with a low around 60. South wind around 15 mph gusting to 25 mph. 2- We will be quite warm today and along with windy conditions, the fire danger will increase. Be careful utilizing anything fire related. 3- Rain chances increase [...]
FRIDAY APRIL 19, 2019
0420L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-4/19/19 1- Sunny and windy for the next few days and then rain appears again for late Monday through mid-week. Overall, a nice weekend with a touch of wind which is normal for Oklahoma. 2- Keeping this short and sweet, here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Friday-Sunny with a high near 66. North winds 10 to 20 mph gusting to 25 mph. Friday Night-Clear with a low around 43. [...]
THURSDAY APRIL 18, 2019
0400L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-4/18/19 1- Power outages and wind damage were prevalent around the area when the storms came roaring through. They were weaker than the storms that occurred out west but I’m not complaining. Some folks want the really bad storms. I for one don’t simply because when the law of averages catches up with us, it will be rough. Never hope for the bad stuff!! 2- WINDY conditions will exist with [...]
WEDNESDAY APRIL 17, 2019
0400L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-4/17/19 1- We are in an ENHANCED RISK for severe weather later today. Here is an excerpt from the NWS discussion: NORTHERN OKLAHOMA: CONFIDENCE IS HIGH THAT CONVECTION WILL DEVELOP ALONG THE COLD FRONT ACROSS NORTHERN OKLAHOMA MID TO LATE AFTERNOON. NUMEROUS THUNDERSTORMS ARE EXPECTED WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE HAIL AND DAMAGING WIND GUSTS. THERE COULD BE AN INITIAL LOW TORNADO RISK; HOWEVER, STORM INTERACTIONS/MERGERS, UPSCALE GROWTH, AND UNDERCUTTING [...]
TUESDAY APRIL 16, 2019
0400L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-4/16/19 ADVISORY FOLKS- WE HAD SEVERAL FIRES THAT STARTED IN DITCHES YESTERDAY. PLEASE DO NOT THROW CIGARETTE BUTTS OUT OF YOUR WINDOWS!! Also, if you see suspicious activity, contact 911. The FIRE DANGER is increasing so please help us in this respect. We have several areas around the county that if they were to catch fire, we have no choice but to let it burn. That could put homes in [...]
MONDAY APRIL 15, 2019
0350L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-4/15/19 1- Warm and windy with an increasing fire danger. You’ll probably see some dirt in the air too. If you see smoke or fire though, call 911. 2- There is a slight chance for thunderstorms in the region on Wednesday. Nothing to panic about, so we’ll see what changes occur between now and then. We’ll be ok. 3- I’ll keep this short and sweet. Here is your forecast from [...]
SUNDAY APRIL 14, 2019
0400L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-4/14/19 1-We didn’t get much rain but that can be a good thing. Overall, the sun comes back today with highs in the 60’s then we’ll see temps recover back up to around 80 through mid-week. 2- Another storm system is expected Wednesday afternoon into Thursday. 3- That said, here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Sunday-Sunny, with a high near 64. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph becoming southwest [...]
SATURDAY APRIL 13, 2019
0400L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-4/13/19 1- Rain is in the forecast but heavier rainfall is expected in southern Oklahoma. If you plan to travel south today, be extremely careful as up to 3 inches of rain is possible down there. For us, we’ll become cloudy as the day progresses and we’ll end up with showers. No severe weather is forecast for us right now so enjoy the rain if it occurs. 2- Overall, a [...]
