April 2019
FRIDAY APRIL 12, 2019
0345L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-4/12/19 FROST ADVISORY UNTIL 9 AM THIS MORNING. If young plants were left outside uncovered, they may suffer due to freezing conditions. 1- I’ll start with your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today-Increasing clouds with highs around 60. North winds around 10 mph in the morning becoming light and variable. Tonight- Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. Light and variable winds [...]
THURSDAY APRIL 11, 2019
0400L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-4/11/19 STRONG WINDS AGAIN TODAY, JUST OUT OF THE WNW THIS TIME. 1- A cold front has pushed through the area bringing cooler air, strong winds, and a fire danger with it. Overall, we’ll be ok and as stated over the last several days, if you see smoke or fire, call 911. If you plan on traveling, be careful!! 2- With the weekend coming up, so will the chance for [...]
WEDNESDAY APRIL 10, 2019
0420L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-4/10/19 WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 A.M. TODAY UNTIL 10 P.M. TONIGHT 1- FIRE WEATHER is the main concern for today and tomorrow. SSW winds today and then NNW winds later this evening and tomorrow are the main issues. We are dry but greening up and with forecast winds to be very strong and low humidity, the FIRE DANGER will be critical. NO BURNING TODAY as it will become [...]
TUESDAY APRIL 9, 2019
0420L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-4/9/19 WINDY, FIRE DANGER, and COLDER? 1- Extremely windy conditions will occur due to a strong developing low pressure area to our west which will drag a cold front into the area on Thursday. Remember when I said keep your coats handy? High temps will fall but the winds will make it seem colder than it really will be. Overnight lows will be cold compared to the last 3-4 days. [...]
MONDAY APRIL 8, 2019
0415L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-4/8/19 1-Sunshine will prevail along with temps in the upper 70’s and light winds. For you folks that like warmer weather, here you go, but keep your coats handy for colder temps by the weekend. 2- Fire Weather-wise; mid-week looks windy and hot. Be careful utilizing anything related to fire. Temps may reach the upper 80’s!!! 3- Overall, towards the weekend looks a little crazy but today will be the [...]
SUNDAY APRIL 7, 2019
0415L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-4/7/19 1- Fog is possible this morning then a surface boundary will pass through shifting winds to the north. Other than this, a non-eventful day is in store. 2- Warmer than normal weather is expected for the next several days so enjoy. 3- Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Sunday- Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise partly sunny with a high near 77. Light and variable winds becoming north 5 [...]
SATURDAY APRIL 6, 2019
0400L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-4/6/19 1- We are in a MARGINAL RISK for severe weather today. IF storms occur, hail and winds will be the threats. This said if you plan on traveling south, large hail and damaging winds will be the threats so make sure you check forecasts near and at your destination locations. See graphics for threat levels today. I have included graphic from 3 NWS offices. 2- BE PREPARED with our [...]
FRIDAY APRIL 5, 2019
0420L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-4/5/19 1-FOG may become an issue around the area early this morning so be careful if it forms and if it does, it should mix out by mid-morning per guidance. 2- RAIN is in the forecast for the weekend but as stated yesterday, don’t change your plans but just stay weather aware. For the most part, the heavier weather may stay south and east of here but as always, this [...]
THURSDAY APRIL 4, 2019
0415L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-4/4/19 I received ½ inch of rainfall overnight. What about you all?? Let me know. 1- Showers and thunderstorms occurred overnight but none were severe in our area. The lighting show was unique and was a precursor to what may happen Friday and Saturday around the region. There are still questions as to what exactly will happen as models are still not in total agreement. Continue with any plans you [...]
WEDNESDAY APRIL 3, 2019
0350L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-4/3/19 1- MARGINAL RISK FOR SEVERE STORMS LATER TODAY INTO THE OVERNIGHT HOURS. 2- GARFIELD COUNTY EM. This is our notification app. It’s available here on Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ocv.garfieldema and here on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/garfield-county-em/id951173598?mt=8 3- We will have a strong cap in place and storms later today will most likely be high based so our main threat should be hail if storms do occur. We’ll watch this closely and advise [...]
TUESDAY APRIL 2, 2019
0400L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-4/2/19 1- GARFIELD COUNTY EM. This is our notification app. Its available here on Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ocv.garfieldema and here on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/garfield-county-em/id951173598?mt=8 2- Enjoy today as we should have sunshine and fairly light winds. Tomorrow, we will be in a MARGINAL RISK for possibly some severe weather or maybe just thundershowers. Guidance isn’t really set in stone quite yet as there are still questions mainly concerning moisture return. We’ll watch [...]
MONDAY APRIL 1, 2019
0410L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-4/1/19 STORM SIREN TEST IN ENID AND BRECKINRIDGE AT NOON weather permitting. This will be the 3 minute test. 1- A little warmer today along with light winds. There may be some clouds around but for the most part, we’ll see some sunshine. 2- Temps will warm up as the week progresses but remember that cold weather can creep up on us in April as it did the last few [...]
March 2019
SUNDAY MARCH 31, 2019
0400L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/31/19 1- FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM THIS MORNING. 2-We will be warmer today and the winds won’t be near as strong as yesterday so get a light jacket on and enjoy the sunshine. Our next chance for thunderstorms looks to be late Wednesday then again next weekend too. We’ll see what happens. 3- Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Sunday- Sunny with a high near 51. [...]
SATURDAY MARCH 30, 2019
0350L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/30/19 1-SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 35 that was in effect until 8 am has been allowed to expire for our area. 2- Thunderstorms overnight here in the area weren’t severe but they did produce about ¼ inch of rainfall. 3- For today, colder with strong northerly winds. They should die down later this afternoon but you will definitely notice the colder air so dress appropriately. 4- Tonight, we will have a [...]
FRIDAY MARCH 29, 2019
0355L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/29/19 Download our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app. You’re better prepared with it than without it. 1-We are in a MARGINAL risk for severe weather today. Hail and wind will be our main threats if they do occur. 2- A cold front will push through this morning bringing with it some patchy drizzle. Upper support for this front is still out west. We’ll see what happens as the day progresses. 3- [...]
THURSDAY MARCH 28, 2019
0420L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/28/19 GARFIELD COUNTY EM. This is our notification app. If you don’t have it, you’re NOT prepared. 1- We are in a “GENERAL” thunderstorm risk area for today. IF thunderstorms occur, we don’t anticipate any severe weather per guidance. REMEMBER, this can change. We do have a strong cap above us that may suppress thunderstorm activity. We’ll see how all of this plays out. 2- Overall, we’ll wait and see [...]
WEDNESDAY MARCH 27, 2019
0435L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/27/19 Download our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app. You may need it in the near future!! 1-The Storm Prediction Center has us in a GENERAL thunderstorm risk for the day. It will be warm and windy though with a very slight chance for a shower later in the day. 2- We should be ok but we’ll watch trends out west and northwest. If you plan on traveling NW or West today [...]
TUESDAY MARCH 26, 2019
0355L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/26/19 BE SURE TO DOWNLOAD OUR GARFIELD COUNTY EM APP! YOUR BETTER PREPARED “WITH IT” THAN WITHOUT IT. 1-We’ll be warmer today, hopefully, and it should be mostly sunny. Winds should be fairly light so try and get outside and enjoy. 2- There is a slight risk for storms on Friday as a cold front pushes in and Sunday morning temps MIGHT drop to around 33 or so. We’ll see [...]
MONDAY MARCH 25, 2019
0415L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/25/19 1- The next few days will be warm and mild with light winds so get outside and enjoy. Also, “NO” STORM SIREN TEST TODAY. 2- Even though the ground is wet, the foliage for the most part is still dry. Be careful utilizing anything with fire. Report any smoke or fire you see to 911. 3-Remember all of the preparedness tips I have been talking about at times throughout [...]
SUNDAY MARCH 24, 2019
0415L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/24/19 DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9AM THIS MORNING. 1- Our next chance for rain looks to be Thursday. It’s a low chance right now but we’ll see what happens. 2- A front will push through and basically all it will do is cause a windshift to northwesterly. 3- Overall, we’ll start to dry out and the up and coming week looks pretty good. 4- Here is your forecast [...]
