May 2018
FRIDAY MAY 18, 2018
0425L-FRIDAY UPDATE /OUTLOOK FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/18/18 1-SLIGHT RISK FOR SEVERE WEATHER LATER THIS EVENING. IT APPEARS WE MAY NOT SEE ANY THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL LATE. THIS COULD CHANGE SO STAY AWARE. 2-MAIN RISKS- large hail, damaging winds, isolated tornadoes IF storms reach our area as discreet supercells. This is unlikely but possible. Storms may reach our area as a squall line. This won’t make the tornado threat zero but it will lessen it somewhat. Don’t [...]
THURSDAY MAY 17, 2018
0425L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/17/18 1- We are in a GENERAL THUNDERSTORM RISK today. This means that even though the higher risk is out west today, we can still have scattered showers and thunderstorms. The main risks would be hail and winds. Don’t change your plans but just keep an eye to the sky. 2- We’ll continue with a MARGINAL RISK on Friday and then on SATURDAY, it wouldn’t surprise me to see us [...]
WEDNESDAY MAY 16, 2018
0425L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/16/18 1-30% CHANCE FOR RAIN BUT THE SEVERE WEATHER THREAT IS LOW. RIGHT NOW AT 0415 LOCAL TIME SOME SMALL THUNDERSTORMS ARE CENTERED IN THE WAUKOMIS AREA MOVING ENE. HEAVY RAINFALL, LIGHTNING, AND A LITTLE NOISE MAY ACCOMPANY THESE CELLS. We will experience some scattered rainfall this morning. 2- The threat for severe weather later today and tonight looks to be to our west and southwest. If you plan on [...]
TUESDAY MAY 15, 2018
0430L-TUESDAY UPDATE AND OUTLOOK FROM ENID GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/15/18 1-We are in a GENERAL RISK for some thunderstorms today. The higher risks are south of us so if you plan on traveling anywhere south of I-40 stay aware this afternoon. Just because we are in a lower risk, doesn’t mean we won’t see some storms. Hopefully we do. 2-Last night we had lightning around the area. I wasn’t really thinking about ballgames but a few [...]
MONDAY MAY 14, 2018
0410L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/14/18 1- SLIGHT RISK FOR SEVERE WX LATER THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING. MAIN THREATS- WIND AND HAIL 2-The wind threat could be from convective downdrafts which can produce very high winds. Just be prepared for this as we don’t see these for the most part until winds start affecting an area. These can occur without warning and produce quite a bit of damage. 3- As for rainfall, if you find [...]
SUNDAY MAY 13, 2018
0435L-SUNDAY UPDATE FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/13/18 1-MARGINAL RISK FOR POSSIBLY SEVERE WEATHER TONIGHT. If storms form out west later today, they may make a run for our area. They may hold together, they may not. Either way, main risks if they do make it would be hail and winds. We’ll see what happens. 2- Monday, we’ll be in a Slight Risk meaning a better chance for severe weather. Hail and winds will be the main [...]
SATURDAY MAY 12 2018
0425L-SATURDAY UPDATE FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/12/18 1-Winds will be the issue again today but not quite as strong. That said, it will gust to around 25-30 mph or so. 2-Rain chances are low for us once again today and tomorrow so we’ll see how everything comes together. We actually have a better chance for rain this up and coming week. 3- Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today-Sunny, with a high near 89. South [...]
FRIDAY MAY 11, 2018
0430L-FRIDAY UPDATE FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/11/18 1- WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7PM TONIGHT. WIND GUSTS 40 TO 50 MPH ARE POSSIBLE AT TIMES DURING THE DAY. EAST/WEST TRAVEL ESPECIALLY IN HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES MAY BE DIFFICULT AT TIMES. 2- In western Oklahoma, there is a MARGINAL risk for possibly a severe storm or two if the cap can be broken. If storms occur, they will be severe with hail and winds as the main [...]
THURSDAY MAY 10, 2018
0415L-THURSDAY UPDATE FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/10/18 1- There is a 60% chance for some showers and possibly a thunderstorm or two this early morning. We aren’t expecting any severe weather but winds may be gusty at times near any storm cores. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. 2-I mentioned winds above and they will be blowing today. Wind gusts over 30mph are possible. Ladies, [...]
WEDNESDAY MAY 9, 2018
0420L-WEDNESDAY UPDATE FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/9/18 1- Almost hot today with highs in the low 90’s. Be sure to crack the windows in your cars unless you want the blast furnace effect when you open the door. 2- Rain chances are very low but we can only hope. 3-Drought conditions will continue in the foreseeable future so be prepared to water the yard fairly often and hopefully it’ll remain green to some extent. 4- Overall, [...]
TUESDAY MAY 8, 2018
0410L-TUESDAY UPDATE FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/8/18 1-THE WSR-88D RADAR AT KEGELMAN FIELD IS OPERATIONAL ONCE AGAIN. 2-Another warm almost hot day in store along with gusty winds can be expected along with very low rain chances. 3-The Fire Danger is slowly increasing so continue to be careful out there. 4- Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Tuesday-Chance of sprinkles before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. South southwest wind 16 to 23 [...]
MONDAY MAY 7, 2018
0410L-MONDAY UPDATE FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/7/18 1- The WSR 88D weather radar at Kegelman Field is still down. Not sure what’s wrong but hopefully they get it fixed soon. 2-There will be several opportunities for rain this week but they are very low. Don’t hold your breath!! 3-The FIRE DANGER is creeping back up once again so if you plan on doing anything concerning fire, be very careful and keep an eye out on wind [...]
SUNDAY MAY 6, 2018
0415L-SUNDAY UPDATE FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/6/18 1- Another great day on tap. Get outside and enjoy, JUST DON’T GET TOO SUNBURNED! 2- Fire danger is low, per say so if you plan on a controlled burn, call it in to dispatch. We are still dry out there even though we are greening up slowly. Also, we are still in 2 types of drought. One is extreme in roughly the western ½ or so and the [...]
SATURDAY MAY 5, 2018
0420L-SATURDAY UPDATE FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/5/18 1-For you weather enthusiasts, the WSR-88D weather radar that is called the Vance radar at Kegelman Field is down. Technicians are aware and will have it operational hopefully today. 2-Another really nice day today with fairly light wind so get outside and enjoy. 3- Thunderstorms may be possible late Monday into Tuesday as another system moves through the area. Organized severe weather chances will be low. We’ll see what [...]
FRIDAY MAY 4, 2018
0420L-FRIDAY UPDATE FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/4/18 1- You are going to love at least the next 4 days. Warm temps, nearly perfect skies, light winds, gnats, a few spiders, etc. Get outside and enjoy! 2-For those of you that weren’t totally prepared for the” possibility” of tornadoes the other day, now is a good time for you to get that done. No rush, no pressure, just a severe sunshine warning that will be in effect [...]
THURSDAY MAY 3, 2018
0425L-THURSDAY UPDATE FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/3/18 1- We are in a MARGINAL/SLIGHT RISK area for severe weather today. The storm system out west that has caused this mess will slowly move east and we will continue to have that chance for thunderstorms as the day progresses. The RISKS are damaging winds, large hail, and a very low tornado risk. Don’t worry too much on this one. 2-The DRYLINE will push closer to us if not [...]
WEDNESDAY MAY 2, 2018
0400L-WEDNESDAY UPDATE FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-MAY 2, 2018 1-ENHANCED RISK FOR SEVERE WEATHER LATER TODAY AND TONIGHT. AS OF RIGHT NOW 0300L, THE RISKS ARE HIGH WINDS, VERY LARGE HAIL, and A MEDIUM RISK FOR TORNADOES, “in the stronger cells.” Does this mean we will see all of these occur? NO, but conditions are ripe for any and/or all to occur somewhere in the risk area. DON’T GET WOUND UP ABOUT THIS. Storms happen every [...]
TUESDAY MAY 1, 2018
0415L-TUESDAY UPDATE FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/1/18 1-We are in a MARGINAL RISK for severe weather later today for our area. Going north into central Kansas isn’t a really good idea as they are in an Enhanced Risk that could be upgraded to a MODERATE Risk later today. That said the cap above us is preventing anything from happening as was seen yesterday as storms tried to push into the state and they “croaked,” new meteorological [...]
April 2018
MONDAY APRIL 30, 2018
0445L-MONDAY UPDATE FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-4/30/18 1-The weather will be interesting starting later today. We are in a MARGINAL RISK for severe wx tonight. It might happen then again it might not. Depending what happens in the TEXAS Panhandle later today, we may see some storms move into the area if the cap weakens above us. If it happens, hail and winds would be our threats. 2-Tuesday, storms may get a little closer and then [...]
SUNDAY APRIL 29, 2018
0430L-SUNDAY UPDATE FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-4/29/18 1-Apparently some folks don’t like to read my sometimes long winded discussions. Believe it or not, it’s nothing compared to most of the NWS/SPC info. Starting later today, I will try to put a short video together going over the scenarios so you’ll hear it instead of having to read it. I may just do a LIVE video and just keep it short. No big deal but being in [...]
