August 2018
THURSDAY AUGUST 23, 2018
0400L-THURSDAY UPDATE FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/23/18 1-We are in a GENERAL RISK for showers and possibly thunderstorms today and tonight. Not enough room to type details but no need to worry right now. Most activity today SHOULD remain up north in Kansas. We will continue to be in this pattern another day or so then hopefully back to summer conditions. 2- We received around an inch of rainfall yesterday. I’m still wondering if this is [...]
WEDNESDAY: AUGUST 22, 2018
0402L-WEDNESDAY UPDATE FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 8/22/18 1-We are in a GENERAL RISK for thunderstorms today. This morning, there is a low chance for rain as storms move in our direction. They are weakening some as they move east. Overall, we’ll be ok. 2-Thunderstorm chances will be around through Thursday with higher possibilities during the overnight hours as it looks right now. Don’t be surprised if you hear a little rumbling in the sky. 3- [...]
TUESDAY AUGUST 21, 2018
0415L-TUESDAY UPDATE FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/21/18 1- MARK YOUR CALENDARS- OCTOBER 30, 2018 FOR OUR SECOND ANNUAL DISASTER RESILIENT SEMINAR. This seminar will be one that all businesses, schools, cities and towns, should send their safety folks too. This seminar is structured to the HOME and WORKPLACE. This one will last from 9 until 4 and lunch will be provided as last year. DETAILS on speakers coming soon. Preparedness Starts at Home. 2-WEATHERWISE- Warm with [...]
MONDAY AUGUST 20, 2018
0400L-MONDAY UPDATE FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/20/18 1-We had quite a bit of rainfall over the weekend. I had right at 2 inches. Let me know how much you all had. Also, I wanted to remind you all that I deleted messenger off of my phone due to all the scamming. Text or call my cell if you need anything. 2- Monday and Tuesday look good then we have a chance for thunder once again starting [...]
SUNDAY AUGUST 19, 2018
0400L-SUNDAY UPDATE FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/19/18 1- AT 0400 LOCAL TIME, SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS ARE MOVING INTO THE AREA. NONE ARE SEVERE BUT WILL PRODUCE LIGHTNING, THUNDER, HEAVY RAINFALL, AND GUSTY WINDS. 2- There may be some flooding with these storms so just keep this in mind. 3- Overall, we’ll be ok and the main severe threat today after this initial wave this morning will be this afternoon as a front pushes into and through [...]
SATURDAY AUGUST 18, 2018
0400L-SATURDAY UPDATE FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/18/18 1- RAIN CHANCES WILL BE CREEPING UP THROUGHOUT THE DAY FROM WEST TO EAST. THOSE CHANCES INCREASE FOR OUR AREA LATER TODAY INTO THE EVENING AND OVERNIGHT HOURS. WE ARE IN A “GENERAL RISK” AREA FOR HEAVY WEATHER LATER TODAY AND TONIGHT. 2-We’ll be in a MARGINAL RISK AREA on Sunday for the possibility of severe weather mainly in the afternoon and evening. Overall, we’ll be ok. 3-I will [...]
FRIDAY AUGUST 17, 2018
0400L-FRIDAY UPDATE FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/17/18 1-GENERAL RISK AREA TODAY FOR SEVERE WEATHER, MAINLY FOR TONIGHT BUT WE "MIGHT" SEE A FEW EARLY TODAY. SUNDAY, WE’LL BE IN A MARGINAL RISK. WE’LL SEE WHAT HAPPENS. 2- RISKS WITH ANY STORMS WILL BE MAINLY WINDS, TORRENTIAL RAINFALL, AND POSSIBLY SOME HAIL. OVERALL, WE’LL BE OK. 3-It will be a bit sultry outside today as temps will be in the low 90’s so pace yourselves if [...]
THURSDAY AUGUST 16, 2018
0355L-THURSDAY UPDATE FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/16/18 1-We are in a SLIGHT RISK for severe weather later today into tonight and overnight. After reading the discussions this morning, let me just say, it’s a very complicated mess out there. The past few days of rain, moisture both on the surface and aloft, a potential weak cold front basically means we’ll most likely have storms later today. Timing is an issue and where everything may fire won’t [...]
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 15, 2018
0354L-WEDNESDAY UPDATE FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/15/18 1-We are in a GENERAL RISK for storms today but that appears to hopefully hold off until later tonight. We should be relatively calm with temps in the 80’s so enjoy the day. Thunderstorms should wonder back in late tonight into Thursday. 2-On Thursday, we’ll be in a MARGINAL RISK for severe weather so be advised of this. 3-Keeping this short and possibly sweet, here is your forecast from [...]
TUESDAY AUGUST 14, 2018
TUESDAY UPDATE FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/14/18 THE RADAR PIC IS FROM 0341 LOCAL TIME. 1-Showers and thunderstorms will continue today as the upper low moves off to the northeast. As I type this morning at 0330L, storms are centered in far northwest Oklahoma and southern Kansas moving slowly ESE. This will give us another threat for heavy rainfall. 24hr totals vary across the county from .42 at the Lahoma Mesonet site to 2.5 inches at [...]
MONDAY AUGUST 13, 2018
MONDAY UPDATE FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/13/18 1-We are in a GENERAL RISK for showers and thunderstorms for a good part of the week. We can expect storms just about anytime today so make sure your umbrella works and keep it with you. 2- We aren’t expecting any severe weather but as stated in many of my past posts, any severe weather in this scenario would most likely be from collapsing storms putting out strong winds. [...]
SUNDAY AUGUST 12, 2018
0435L-SUNDAY UPDATE FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/12/18 1- SEVERAL DAYS of rainfall will begin later today. Per the graph attached, we MIGHT see around 2 inches of rainfall through Tuesday evening. The chance for severe weather is low but we’ll watch and see. 2-If we receive the rainfall that’s forecast per guidance, there may be some low lying areas that may have flooding issues especially if rainfall occurs very quickly. Just stay aware if those conditions [...]
SATURDAY AUGUST 11, 2018
0415L-SATURDAY UPDATE FROM EGCEM-8/11/18 1-As most are aware, thunderstorms fired up yesterday and gave us around 1/8 to ¼ of an inch, at least here at the house. Other totals may vary. Today MAY be about the same. Severe weather isn’t expected BUT could occur due to winds from collapsing thunderstorms. 2- It appears we will be in this pattern for the next week. That said, just expect periods of thunderstorms and understand that a few [...]
ADVISORY–8/10/18-1305 local time
THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AREA. SEVERE NOT EXPECTED BUT POSSIBLE. SEE BELOW ADVISORY: STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT THE AREA THIS AFTERNOON. NOT EXPECTING ANY TO BE SEVERE BUT IF ANY DO GO SEVERE, IT WOULD BE DUE TO WINDS. STORMS AROUND THE AREA ARE BUILDING OUT NEAR LAHOMA, HILLSDALE, CARRIER, NORTH ENID, AND AROUND THE POND CREEK AREA. THESE STORMS WILL BE "SLOW MOVERS" SO IF YOU END UP UNDER ONE OF THESE OR OTHERS THAT MAY [...]
FRIDAY AUGUST 10, 2018
0425L-FRIDAY UPDATE FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/10/18 1- We are in a GENERAL RISK for thunderstorms today and over the weekend. Severe weather is not expected, per guidance, BUT we will have storms where the main threat will be winds. The atmosphere is unstable but wind shear isn’t abundant so most storms should be single cell in nature and possibly some multi-cellular storms where again; winds will be the main issue. 2-Drought-wise, we are still split [...]
THURSDAY AUGUST 9, 2018
0415L-THURSDAY UPDATE FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/9/18 1-Today looks pretty good with virtually no chance for rain under clear skies. That said, it will be warm and maybe a bit humid. We are settling into a pattern for the foreseeable future with that chance for rain each day so understand the possibility is there. 2- This has been a weird summer but at least we aren't in a major drought situation and having to deal with [...]
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 8, 2018
0428L-WEDNESDAY UPDATE FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/8/18 1-We are in a GENERAL RISK for severe weather today. WINDS will be the main issue beside the potential for flooding. A shortwave trough is moving west to east this morning so everything happening out to our west and northwest will hopefully move our way a little later this morning. WE NEED THE RAIN. 2- FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON. AS OF 0415 THIS MORNING NO RAIN HAS [...]
TUESDAY AUGUST 7, 2018
0405L-TUESDAY UPDATE FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/7/18 1-A surface boundary is expected to push into the area this afternoon. It should stall out somewhere in the region thus becoming a focal point for additional thunderstorm activity for tonight into tomorrow. This said, widespread activity is possible with wind and hail being the main threats along with the potential for localized flooding especially in urban and low lying areas. 2-Another boundary will affect the area Wednesday into [...]
MONDAY AUGUST 6, 2018
0430L-MONDAY UPDATE FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/6/18 1-HOT TODAY, SIMILAR TO YESTERDAY BUT WITH STRONGER WINDS. RAIN “CHANCES”, STARTING TONIGHT. 2-IF rain occurs; expect heavy rainfall and strong wind gusts. We are in a General Risk area for severe weather later today and tonight. We will be dealing with a cold front so after it comes through, you’ll notice cooler temps which will be nice for this time of year. 3- Here is your forecast from [...]
SUNDAY AUGUST 5, 2018
0325L-SUNDAY UPDATE FROM ENID.GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/5/18 1-It’s going to be hot for several days with temps in the mid to upper 90’s and then a cold front will move through the area bringing high temps down into the upper 80’s. 2-Rain chances go up some but our best chance for rain will occur late Monday into Tuesday. After that, enjoy the lower temps. 3- Remember your HEAT SAFETY TIPS and don’t overdo it out there. [...]
