November 2018
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 28, 2018
0355L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/28/18 1- Another nice day with highs in the 50’s and light winds. Get out and get some fresh air. 2-On our Garfield County EM app, there is an Icon called “Where Am I” If you tap it, it will bring up a Google Map showing approximately where you are, the nearest address, along with Latitude and Longitude. So if you are out there and you have our app, you [...]
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 27, 2018
0400L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/27/18 1- Let’s start with your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN ; Today- Sunny with highs in the upper 40s. East winds around 10 mph. Tonight- Clear with lows in the mid-20s. Light and variable winds becoming southeast around 10 mph after midnight. 2- Sunshine for the most part and light winds so get outside if you can over the next several days and soak in some rays. 3- Tomorrow, I [...]
MONDAY NOVEMBER 26, 2018
0340L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/26/18 1- Yesterday, the wind was an issue. We had wind “gusts” from both Mesonet sites at 54 mph and 55mph at the AWOS site at Woodring airport. These winds occurred in the late morning timeframe. 2-If anyone sustained major damage, let me know. Email me at mike@gcem.org or mhonigsberg@enid.org Remember that I do not monitor social media all day long so email is the best way along with sending [...]
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 25, 2018
0415L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/25/18 1- A WIND ADVISORY HAS BEEN ISSUED AND IS IN EFFECT UNTIL (1500L) 3PM. NW WINDS 25-35 MPH GUSTING UPWARDS OF 50 MPH ARE POSSIBLE. Use EXTREME CAUTION while driving due to strong crosswinds. ALSO- WIND CHILL temps in the 20’s will be an issue too. 2- If you are traveling in North Central and Northeastern Kansas today, expect possible blizzard conditions and drive using EXTREME CAUTION too. All [...]
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 24, 2018
0350L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/24/18 1- Early this morning we’ll enjoy light winds and by roughly mid-morning they will become southerly and stronger. We’ll also warm up into the upper 60’s so enjoy the day!! Tomorrow will be quite a bit different. 2- A cold front will push in overnight tonight shifting winds to the north. We may see wind gusts upwards of 40 mph on SUNDAY. You may want to check around the [...]
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 23, 2018
0400L- FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/23/18 ADVISORY: Today is BLACK FRIDAY. SHOP CAREFULLY AND UTILIZE SITUATIONAL AWARENESS!! Basically, know what’s happening around you. 1- There is a slight chance for a shower this morning as a trough moves through the area. Other than that, hang on to your hat as the wind will be pretty stout. 2- This will be a warm weekend until a cold front pushes in on Sunday. The main issue [...]
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 22, 2018
0410L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/22/18 1- “HAPPY THANKSGIVING” TO EVERYONE. I HOPE TODAY BRINGS YOU PEACE. Here is a close version of how Thanksgiving came to be: https://www.manataka.org/page269.html 2- Weatherwise here on the plains, WINDY will be the word today. If you are traveling, understand that wind gusts may be a factor if you are going east and or west. Drive safely!! 3- Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Thanksgiving Day- Sunny, with [...]
0350L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/21/18 1- Warm weather expected until Sunday. There will be a few troughs move through mainly causing wind shifts and some light rain, maybe. The question will be Sunday. There is a storm system over western Alaska right now that if models are correct will mainly impact Kansas. If the storm track shifts a little more southerly, we could see some snow. Otherwise we may only see a rain/snow mix. [...]
Tuesday NOVEMBER 20, 2018
0420L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/20/18 1- I will start with your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today-Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. Light and variable winds becoming south around 10 mph in the afternoon. Tonight-Clear. Lows in the lower 30s. Light and variable winds becoming south around 10 mph after midnight. 2- We are under high pressure right now meaning calm cool weather for a few days. This nice weather will move away as we [...]
MONDAY NOVEMBER 19, 2018
0355L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/19/18 1- WORD FOR TODAY-“WARMER.” Our temps will average in the 50s and by late week, into the lower 60s if everything goes per guidance. Overnight lows will average in the upper 20’s to the mid to upper 30s by late in the week. “Rain” may be back in the forecast by the weekend. Just be happy we are having FALL! 2- If you have a chance to go outside, [...]
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 18, 2018
0355L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/18/18 WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM. THERE MAY BE A LIGHT GLAZING OF ICE ON ELEVATED SURFACES. DRIVE CAREFULLY. 1- Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Sunday-Cloudy with a high near 37. North wind 5 to 15 mph gusting to 20 mph. Sunday Night- Clear with lows around 26. Calm wind becoming WSW around 5 mph late. 2- Key issues for today will be cold temps [...]
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 17, 2018
0350L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/17/18 A COLD FRONT IS COMING. NO NEED FOR PANIC. WIND CHILL WILL BE A FACTOR. 1- It’s going to get colder as the day wears on so make sure you keep a coat with you. The winds will make it seem colder and the wind chill will become an issue. There is a chance for precip later in the day. 2- That chance is for some “freezing drizzle” later [...]
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 16, 2018
0410L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/16/18 Short and sweet for Friday’s information; 1- The warmth continues so get outside and enjoy as another cold front pushes in on Saturday. 2-Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today-Sunny, with a high near 60. Calm wind becoming south southeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Tonight-Mostly clear, with a low around 36. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northwest after midnight. 3- Our [...]
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 15, 2018
0410L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/15/18 1- Key word for today is WARMER. Friday will be similar to today so enjoy! The weather will go downhill and become colder with the passing of another cold front on Saturday so don’t put the coats away quite yet. No major precipitation expected with this front but we’ll keep an eye out just in case. 2- Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today-Sunny. Not as cool. Highs [...]
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 14, 2018
0405L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/14/18 1- HOPE is the word for today as we MIGHT get out of the upper 30’s then again, maybe not. For you cold weather folks, you’re in your element. For you warm weather folks, it will warm up in a few days. 2- There may still be a few slick spots out there so continue to drive carefully. I only saw 6 people texting and driving yesterday. One day, [...]
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 13, 2018
0350L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/13/18 1- One word for what’s happening today is COLD. The second words are WIND CHILL. Cold comes with fall and winter. Wind chill comes with WIND and Cold. Wind chill can be dangerous so cover your skin if you have to be outside today. The outside temp at 0336am is 19 with NW winds at 13mph. This gives a wind chill of 6 degrees. Just cover up!! 2- Here [...]
MONDAY NOVEMBER 12, 2018
0355L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/12/18 1- ITS SNOWING!! Not much right now but we’ll see it off and on through this afternoon. We have ¼ inch at 0315L. This said, we are at freezing right now so roads appear to be ok but bridges and overpasses MAY be slick so be careful. 2- We are still in a WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY UNTIL NOON TODAY. 1-4 inches of snow is possible along with strong north [...]
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 11, 2018
0355L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/11/18 1- WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6PM SUNDAY EVENING UNTIL 12 NOON ON MONDAY. A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. Road Conditions can be found here: http://ok.maps.arcgis.com/apps/Viewer/index.html?appid=023e821ebf7b4acd999ccfd58d92c3da 2- For all snow folks, we aren’t expecting snow to occur here in our area until this evening. It doesn’t [...]
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 10, 2018
0400L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/10/18 1-One word to keep in mind for the next week or so- “COLD” That said, SNOW is in the forecast BUT the graphics I am attaching WILL CHANGE per forecast guidance so don’t get fixated on where the lines are for forecast amounts. 2-Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Saturday: Sunny with a high near 48. South winds 5 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph [...]
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 9, 2018
0402L-FRIDAY UPDATE FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/9/18 1- “FREEZE WARNING” STILL IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM THIS MORNING. THE FREEZE WARNING FOR FRIDAY NIGHT IS STILL IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM TONIGHT UNTIL 10 AM SATURDAY MORNING. 2-Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Friday: Partly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny with a high near 43. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph gusting to 25 mph. Friday Night-Clear, with a low around 20. North wind 5 [...]
