January 2019
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 2, 2019
0355L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-1/2/19 1- The storm system looks to track just south of the Red River. For the Garfield County area, we can expect our high temps during the days to be above freezing. Overnight temps will be below freezing so we have an outside chance for freezing precip if it even reaches our area. 2- For those traveling, pay very close attention to the forecast in the area you plan to [...]
TUESDAY JANUARY 1, 2019
0350L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-1/1/19 1-HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!! “COLD” IS THE WORD FOR TODAY 2-WIND CHILL ADVISORY OUT WEST UNTIL NOON TODAY. 3- WINTER STORM WATCH JUST TO OUR SOUTH AND EAST FOR LATE WEDNESDAY INTO THURSDAY. RELAX, STAY CALM, AND WE WILL SURVIVE. 4- SEE GRAPHS BELOW AND READ CAREFULLY. These will change several more times as data modifies and becomes more reliable. Speed, actual storm track, and type of precipitation aren't [...]
December 2018
MONDAY DECEMBER 31, 2018
0400L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-12/31/18 1- Today is the last day of 2018. Where did it go? Seems like the older I get, the faster it goes! In 2019 and FYI, the information you see from me on Facebook and Twitter is also posted on our gcem.org website’s front page each day. This said, I wanted to put a paragraph into this morning’s post from this past Friday’s email that I send out over [...]
SUNDAY DECEMBER 30, 2018
0350L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-12/30/18 1- Warmer today but the winds will make it seem like it’s colder. Per forecast guidance, we’ll be back in the upper 40’s Thursday and mid 50’s into the weekend. 2- Be sure to download our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app. You’ll be better prepared with it than without it. 3- Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Sunday- Mostly sunny with a high near 46. South southwest winds 5 [...]
SATURDAY DECEMBER 29, 2018
0355L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-12/29/18 1- Today is the last Saturday of 2018 and we will be a bit chilly. We should be partly cloudy to clear later as the day progresses. At least the winds will be light even though the wind chill will still be evident. 2- The FIRE DANGER is still around so continue to be careful out there. The recent rain we had was great for the ground. It doesn’t [...]
FRIDAY DECEMBER 28, 2018
0350L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-12/28/18 1- COLD will be the word for the next 5-6 days. Low temps will be in the mid-teens to low 20’s. Daytime temps will average in the upper 20’s to upper 30’s and if we get lucky, we may see a 40’s temp in there this week. 2-Precip-wise, we should remain mostly dry but don’t be surprised if a flurry or two show up as a few weak short-wave [...]
THURSDAY DECEMBER 27, 2018
0405L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-12/27/18 1-We survived all of the rain. I received 1.75 inches. Let me know how much you received. Those of you that have our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app, send me a DAMAGE REPORT. I want to see how you like that feature. Thank you!! 2-We’ll slowly be getting cooler starting later this morning so just keep in mind that you may need a jacket later today and probably for the [...]
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 26, 2018
0355L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-12/26/18 1- 100% chance for rain today so be sure to take an umbrella with you if you go anywhere. We are expected to receive a few inches of rainfall so our potential for flooding will increase if we get training storms or just those very heavy cells over the area. Be careful in low lying areas. 2- There is a risk for severe weather to our west and southwest [...]
CHRISTMAS DAY 12-25-18
MONDAY/CHRISTMAS DAY OUTLOOK FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-12/25/18 1-“MERRY CHRISTMAS” TO EVERYONE!! 2- GARFIELD COUNTY EM. This is our notification app. Download it, learn it, and now you’ll be prepared with it. Now you’re as prepared as possible to receive information directly from OUR office. 3- Quick overview: rain is possible later this evening into the overnight hours. Wednesday MIGHT be a little stormy with thunderstorms around the region with the main threat of hail Wednesday [...]
MONDAY DECEMBER 24, 2018
0405L-MONDAY UPDATE FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-12/24/18 1- Rain appears to be a better possibility late Tuesday into Wednesday and Thursday then much colder air will filter in. Get your coats back out, you’ll need them later this week. 2- For today and most of Tuesday, warm and windy. The FIRE DANGER will be elevated so be extremely careful out there. 3- Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Monday-Mostly sunny with a high near [...]
SUNDAY DECEMBER 23, 2018
0400L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-12/23/18 1- Another nice day so get out and enjoy. 2- Many folks will be traveling during this Christmas holiday. Before you leave, make sure unnecessary appliances are unplugged and don’t forget the Christmas tree lights especially if you have a live tree. Some folks say, we are using LED lights and they don’t get hot. I say True, but they could short out. All I am saying is take [...]
SATURDAY DECEMBER 22, 2018
0415L-SATURDAY UPDATE FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/22/18 1- WARM DAY WITH LIGHT WINDS OUT THERE. Be careful utilizing anything related to fire. Also, Read the graphs below carefully. Some are for later next week. 2- Tonight, we’ll have a trough move through the area and we should drop into the upper 20’s. There MIGHT be some precip with this system but we are very dry in the low levels. If you are up during the overnight [...]
FRIDAY DECEMBER 21, 2018
0420L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-12/21/18 1- A very nice day is in store for today and a pretty nice weekend too. Rain is back in the forecast for the Tuesday/Wednesday timeframe. We’ll see how that works out. 2-The Fire Danger is fairly low for today so just be careful doing anything related to fire. 3- Download a really nice Christmas Present. It’s called GARFIELD COUNTY EM. It innovative, informative, and when it goes off [...]
THURSDAY DECEMBER 20, 2018
0355L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-12-20/18 1- WIND and the FIRE DANGER are the three words for the day. I won’t go into major detail as you all that follow me should already know what this means. For those that don’t, in a brief statement; Secure things at home, work, and no controlled burning today. 2-You will notice the winds increasing this morning and they should lighten up some by this evening. Ladies, today is [...]
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 19, 2018
0400L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-12/19/18 Rain is possible but I am not holding my breath this afternoon. This storm system that is heading our way will blow through fairly quickly. 2- Winds will be relatively light today until a front pushes in later this afternoon. Winds will shift from the north and we start our higher wind timeframe. They will gradually get stronger on Thursday and there may be a few wind advisories around [...]
TUESDAY DECEMBER 18, 2018
0345L-TUESDAY UPDATE FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-12/18/18 1- Main issue appears to be the FIRE DANGER. As stated last week, foliage is dead and we are abnormally dry. With lowered humidity and dew points, be EXTREMELY CAREFUL DOING ANYTHING RELATED TO FIRE. 2- Winter starts on the 21st. It’s important that you actually take the time and prepare for the coming months. I know the hype is out of control when a snowflake may appear BUT [...]
MONDAY DECEMBER 17, 2018
0400L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-12/17/18 1- Nice day in store so if you have a chance, get outside and enjoy. Tuesday appears to be similar. 2- The wind will return later this week, hopefully not as strong as they were last week. Take a few minutes each evening and make sure things are secured once again, just in case. 3- Download our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app. It just might save your life!! 4- Here [...]
SUNDAY DECEMBER 16, 2018
0405L-SUNDAY UPDATE FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-12/16/18 1- WE ARE ABNORMALLY DRY RIGHT NOW. If you live outside the city limits, if you plan on conducting any type of burning, be sure to call dispatch on the number of your fire district. These are located under EMERGENCY CONTACTS on the GARFIELD COUNTY EM app or if online, go here on the back page of our Preparedness Guide- https://gcem.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Garfield-County-Family-Preparedness-Guide-2017.pdf and all the numbers you need are there. [...]
SATURDAY DECEMBER 15, 2018
0415L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-12/15/18 1- Nice weather is in store for today and tomorrow. Light winds and highs in the mid 50’s sound pretty good at this point. 2- The Fire Danger will be low today. We are abnormally dry, per guidance, and if humidity and dew point temps are low, fires can be started easily. BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL OUT THERE. If you see smoke or fire, call 911 immediately. 3- GARFIELD COUNTY [...]
FRIDAY DECEMBER 14, 2018
0430L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-12/14/18 BE SURE AND DOWNLOAD OUR “GARFIELD COUNTY EM” APP. You’re not prepared without it!! 1-THE WIND ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED. THE HIGHEST WIND GUST YESTERDAY, FROM THE MESONET, WAS 49 MPH AT BOTH LAHOMA AND BRECKENRIDGE. I am pretty sure there were higher gusts in between those sites. 2- Overall, we have fared well. Could have used more rain but hopefully that will also come soon along with some [...]
