April 2018
SATURDAY APRIL 28, 2018
0425L-SATURDAY UPDATE FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-4/28/18 1-Today is going to be another great day to get outside and enjoy the weather. Winds will be light out of the west and high temps will be in the mid to upper 70’s. I think I’ll mow today!! 2-As stated in previous posts, we are expecting some severe wx in NW Oklahoma, Mon/Tues/ and Wed. For our area, it looks like maybe Tuesday and for sure “Wednesday” will [...]
FRIDAY APRIL 27, 2018
0430L-FRIDAY UPDATE FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-4/27/18 1- Today and Saturday will be great days to be outdoors. Warm temps and light winds will be the main weather features so get out and get things done!! 2-The Governor’s burn ban has been lifted. We are no longer in the ban so make sure if you plan on burning, call it in to dispatch. If you need a list of fire department numbers here in GARFIELD COUNTY, [...]
THURSDAY EVENING 4/26/18
5:35pm-THURSDAY EVENING ADVISORY FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 1-SHOWERS ARE EXPECTED THIS EVENING ANYTIME AFTER 7PM UNTIL 1 TO 2 AM. They may or may not occur here but that possibility does exist. No severe storms tonight but it can rain all it wants too. 2- The Governors BURN BAN has been LIFTED for Garfield County and several others. The following link is safe. http://www.forestry.ok.gov/burn-ban-info 3- As stated this morning, Tuesday and Wednesday may be severe [...]
THURSDAY APRIL 26, 2018
0415L-THURSDAY UPDATE FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-4/26/18 1- AFTER TONIGHT, you are going to love the next several days; warm days, mild nights, light winds, little gnats flying around your head, and maybe a skeeter or two. Concerning the last 2 things, you may want some citronella sitting around. 2-Tonight- we have a chance for showers. NO SEVERE WX is expected. Rest easy we’ll be ok. 3- YES-WE ARE STILL IN A BURN BAN. I am [...]
WEDNESDAY APRIL 25, 2018
0400L-WEDNESDAY UPDATE FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-4/25/18 1-Periods of rainfall are expected off and on during the day. No severe weather is anticipated. 2-Clearing should occur later today and it will be colder tonight. Another system is expected Thursday similar to todays so it appears severe possibilities will be very minimal. 3- Next week a pattern change might occur changing NW flow to the SW. If this occurs, our severe weather potential will increase. There are [...]
TUESDAY APRIL 24, 2018
0400L-TUESDAY UPDATE FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-4/24/18 1- SHORT AND SWEET 2-Rain is back in the forecast as of right now. Per guidance, we MIGHT see another ¼ to ½ inch of rain today and tomorrow. 3- Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Tuesday-high near 74. Light and variable wind becoming east around 6 mph in the afternoon. Tuesday Night- 80% chance for thunderstorms late. Low around 46. North winds 10 to 15 mph gusting [...]
MONDAY APRIL 23, 2018
0425L-MONDAY UPDATE FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-4/23/18 1- If anyone plans on mowing their yard, later this afternoon may be your best opportunity until later this week. Just thought I would pass this mowing advisory along. 🙂 2- Today should be sunny with light winds and then rain chances go up to 20% Tuesday during the day then to 60% later Tuesday evening through Wednesday early afternoon per guidance. A cold front is possibly in the [...]
SUNDAY APRIL 22, 2018
0420L-SUNDAY UPDATE FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-4/22/18 1-THANK YOU ALL for the rainfall totals yesterday. You all can be my official rain gauges on any rain event from now on. No additional training required. Details on the rain gauge team coming sometime this week. Again thank you. By the way, BURN BAN IS STILL IN EFFECT. 2-Based on all the rain totals, 2.5 was the highest in the Bison and Breckinridge areas. 1.5 Near Waukomis and [...]
SATURDAY APRIL 21, 2018
0420L-SATURDAY UPDATE FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-4/21/18 1- Rain is falling as I write but it will continue to be light in nature. We may have showers intermittently through a good part of the day and then showers this evening. This isn’t a toad strangler but it’s wet. It will also be cooler today and tomorrow. Oh that’s right; it’s the weekend!! 2- We are still in a BURN BAN so please don’t get resourceful and [...]
FRIDAY APRIL 20, 2018
0400L-FRIDAY UPDATE FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-4/20/18 1- Winds will pick up as a storm system approaches the region later today. High rain totals aren’t expected but we could receive up to an inch or so if the present storm track verifies. Let’s just hope we receive some much needed rain. ANYTHING at this point would be a plus. 2- We don’t expect any severe weather as instability is low but always keep in mind this [...]
THURSDAY APRIL 19, 2018
0415L-THURSDAY UPDATE FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-4/19/18 1-WIND, Something we have been cursing for a week will be light today, then tomorrow, it’ll be blowing once again so get out and enjoy a much more calm atmosphere. 2- Rain is forecast for Friday /Saturday timeframe. Moisture return and the timing of the storm system are not quite in sync but per guidance, we may see ½ inch to an inch of rainfall. We’ll see how this [...]
WEDNESDAY APRIL 18, 2018
0440L-WEDNESDAY UPDATE FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-4/18/18 1- WIND ADVISORY TODAY UNTIL 1300L (1PM). WINDS OR WIND GUSTS OF 40+ MPH ARE POSSIBLE. Winds will be gusty all morning and lay down somewhat, this afternoon. 2- RED FLAG FIRE WARNING IN EFFECT FOR THE WESTERN 1/3 OF OKLAHOMA. GARFIELD COUNTY IS “NOT” INCLUDED, AS OF THIS POST, BUT WE ARE IN AN ELEVATED TO CRITICAL FIRE DANGER TODAY. 3-Rain chances Friday evening into Saturday are 70 [...]
TUESDAY APRIL 17, 2018
0420L-TUESDAY UPDATE FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-4/17/18 1- LT. GOVERNOR TODD LAMB EXTENDED THE “BURN” BAN TO INCLUDE AN ADDITIONAL 36 COUNTIES. GARFIELD COUNTY IS ONE OF THEM. NO OUTDOOR BURNING OF ANY KIND IS ALLOWED. 2- RED FLAG FIRE WARNING IN EFFECT JUST TO OUR WEST. Depending on what happens with the dryline today in our area will depend on whether we get added to the Red Flag Warning. You can read the discussion here: [...]
MONDAY APRIL 16, 2018
0435L-MONDAY UPDATE FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-4/16/18 1- FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9AM 2- Winds will become southerly and gradually increase during the afternoon. 3- FIRE DANGER will continue this week. See graph 4- Believe it or not, SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS are possible Friday and Saturday. We can only hope. 5-Overall, things look good right now; our Task Forces are home so we’ll see how the week develops. 6- Here is your forecast from the [...]
SUNDAY APRIL 14, 2018
0425L-SUNDAY MORNING UPDATE FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCYMANAGEMENT-4/15/18 1-FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10AM TODAY. 2-FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM UNTIL 9 AM MONDAY MORNING 3- We are in a GRASSLAND FIRE WEATHER DANGER AREA TODAY per guidance. As long as we continue to have strong winds and low humidity, we are asking that everyone restrain from burning anything outside until further notice. These conditions are wearing on all of us now but stay visually [...]
SATURDAY APRIL 14, 2018
0430L-SATURDAY UPDATE FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-4/14/18 1-WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8PM TONIGHT. 2- FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATER TONIGHT INTO SUNDAY MORNING. 3- For those wanting to haul supplies, thank you but we have that covered right now. If we do need additional help, I WILL contact you. That said, I might have additional needed items after I talk to Incident Command in Seiling this morning. I will post those here after that [...]
FRIDAY APRIL 13, 2018
0420L- FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-4/13/18 1-RED FLAG FIRE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM UNTIL 10PM TONIGHT. VERY DANGEROUS CONDITIONS ARE OCCURRING OUT WEST AND THOSE CONDITIONS WILL BE MOVING OUR WAY THIS MORNING. Conditions are very low humidity with shifting winds that will occur with the dryline and cold front that will move through the area later this morning and early this afternoon. 2-As stated last night, Garfield County Task Force 3 was sent [...]
THURSDAY APRIL 12, 2018
0420L-THURSDAY UPDATE FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-4/12/18 1- FIRE DANGER IS CRITICAL AGAIN TODAY. BURNING OF ANY KIND IS “NOT” ADVISED. 2- A large fire between 138th and 150th just off of 412 yesterday will be smoldering today and will be monitored closely during the day. As I have stated for quite some time, if you do see any smoke or fire wherever you may be, call 911. THANKS TO HUNTER, GARBER, COVINGTON, AND FAIRMONT FIRE [...]
WEDNESDAY APRIL 11, 2018
0426L-WEDNESDAY UPDATE FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-4/11/18 1- As stated last night, the FIRE DANGER will be the big item for the next several days. There are watches and warnings out already so if traveling, keep an eye out. We are in an ELEVATED RISK TODAY. This might change so just stay aware. 2-Temperatures will be in the “80s” today through Friday and then on Saturday we’ll drop back into the 50’s for highs and into [...]
TUESDAY APRIL 10, 2018
0420L-TUESDAY UPDATE FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-4/10/18 1-FREEZE WARNING FROM 0400 UNTIL 0900 LOCAL TIME, THEN WARMER TODAY. 2- Winds will crank up today and become an issue for the next several days. For those with allergies, grab your goggles and masks and hope for the best. There will be a lot of dirt in the air so be careful where you drive. 3- Speaking of the wind, the FIRE DANGER will be climbing this week [...]
