March 2018
TUESDAY MARCH 20, 2018
0410L-TUESDAY UPDATE FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/20/18 1-Clouds should give way to clear skies by this afternoon. If not, we will remain cooler today than forecast. 2-The fire danger will remain low for a few days due to higher humidity. It will increase by Friday BUT don’t let your guard down. Fire can still occur since we are still so dry. So dry I say? Here is a quick explanation; it rains, water soaks INTO the [...]
MONDAY MARCH 19, 2018
0405L-MONDAY UPDATE FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/19/18 1- It rained and hailed alot. I received .6 of an inch here at the house. Let me know what you all received and if you took pics of the hail, post them here so we can check them out. Most of the hail was dime and nickel size but then the quarter and some larger fell. After seeing some pics sent directly to me, some looked to be [...]
SUNDAY MARCH 18, 2018
0425L-SUNDAY UPDATE FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/18/18 1- Our risk for severe weather has lessened a little but we have a good chance for rain this afternoon and again later this evening and overnight. The higher risk for severe storms will be in southern Oklahoma and North Texas. If you are planning to be in that area, PAY CLOSE ATTENTION to the weather. 2-Many factors still have to come together but we do stand a better [...]
SATURDAY MARCH 17, 2018
0410L-SATURDAY UPDATE FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/17/18 1-Good morning and thanks to everyone for being careful concerning the fire danger out there. PLEASE continue these efforts as we are still very dry. Sunday, we are in a marginal/slight risk area for possibly severe weather late in the day so hopefully we’ll receive something. 2-There are several variables involved in our chance for rain. Even severe weather is ok right now because of the rainfall. IF we [...]
FRIDAY MARCH 16, 2018
FRIDAY UPDATE FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/16/18 1- RED FLAG FIRE WARNING is in effect from 11 am this morning until 8 pm this evening. No burning is advised. A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. 2- The new drought monitor is out- see the graph below 3- We [...]
THURSDAY MARCH 15, 2018
0420L-THURSDAY UPDATE FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/15/18 1- FIRE WEATHER CONTINUES TODAY!! Winds will be the issue with gusts possibly to 35 mph so we’ll be in an Elevated/Critical fire danger zone. Report any fire or smoke to 911. 2- If you have allergy issues, it would probably be a good idea to wear some sort of a mask. I know it doesn’t look real good BUT it will help you breathe cleaner air, otherwise, stay [...]
WEDNESDAY MARCH 14, 2018
0415L-WEDNESDAY UPDATE FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/14/18 1- TEMPS WILL BE IN THE MID TO UPPER 60’S ALONG WITH 15-25 MPH WINDS. FIRE DANGER IS ELEVATED. 2- I know over the last several months I have harped about the fire danger and many of you are tired of seeing it. Last Monday and Tuesday were the extreme reasons why. We are falling back into similar conditions with higher winds over the next several days. We are [...]
TUESDAY MARCH 13, 2018
0405L-TUESDAY UPDATE FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/13/18 GOOD MORNING, Many folks have called to ask if we are in a BURN BAN. NO, we are NOT in a ban. If ANYONE needs to do a controlled burn, call the fire department number in the district you live and report your information. Doing so may prevent us from coming out and putting that fire out, especially if it’s “UNATTENDED”. We’re pretty picky about that right now. DO [...]
MONDAY MARCH 12, 2018
0422L-MONDAY UPDATE FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/12/18 1-It’s going to get warmer as the week moves on, possibly 70’s by Thursday into the weekend. There are a few LOW chances for rain but it doesn’t look promising. Hopefully rain will come soon. 2- Keeping this short and sweet, report any smoke or fire to 911. 3- Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Monday-Sunny, with a high near 57. North wind 7 to 11 mph. Monday [...]
SUNDAY MARCH 11, 2018
0355L-SUNDAY UPDATE FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/11/18 1- I hope everyone remembered to SPRING FORWARD by setting your clocks ahead last night. This would be a great time to change out batteries in a smoke and/or carbon monoxide detector. It’s important to keep these batteries fresh. Make it happen!! 2- The front pushed through and we received zero rain. It appears we will be dry all week so remain vigilant in that if you see smoke [...]
SATURDAY MARCH 10, 2018
0402L-SATURDAY UPDATE FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/10/18 1-The chance for rain does exist for a little while today but as stated in past posts, don’t hold your breath. Anything right now would be good but we may have to wait a week, as it looks right now, for a better chance. 2-The fire danger is low per guidance BUT don’t let your guard down. We have a cold front that will push into the [...]
FRIDAY MARCH 9, 2018
0424L-FRIDAY UPDATE FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/9/18 Key words, “NOT MUCH WIND.” Works for me and I am not complaining. 1-The Fire Danger is still elevated and it will remain this way until we receive more rain and foliage starts greening up. This is a dangerous time as it is from roughly November through March. Just be extremely careful out there and report any smoke or fire. 2-On Wednesday, we received many calls concerning SMOKE PLUMES [...]
THURSDAY MARCH 8, 2018
0405L-THURSDAY UPDATE FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/8/18 1- WINDS will be fairly light today similar to yesterday, and NOTHING CLOSE to Monday and Tuesday! Friday looks good too. It’s still very dry out there and the fire danger is elevated. Continue to be careful. 2-Plenty of sunshine so get out there and enjoy. 3-There is a chance for rain later Friday into Saturday but I am not holding my breath quite yet. 4- Keeping this short [...]
WEDNESDAY MARCH 7, 2018
0345L-WEDNESDAY UPDATE FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/7/18 1-Good morning, the winds yesterday and Monday were a touch HIGH and we expect our normal 5-15 mph winds today. Now don’t let your guard down because winds will be lighter just stay extremely cautious if doing anything fire related. We are still in a severe drought situation with technically no rain in sight. Just be careful. 2-There are a few piles of debris around the area that may [...]
TUESDAY MARCH 6, 2018
0350L-TUESDAY UPDATE FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT -3/6/18 1-WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11AM UNTIL 7PM. LADIES-WEAR PANTS TODAY!! 2-RED FLAG WARNING ALSO IN EFFECT FROM 11AM UNTIL 7PM. WINDS 25-35 GUSTING TO 55 MPH. 3- EXTREME FIRE DANGER TODAY SO NO BURNING OF ANY KIND. 4- EARTHQUAKE INFO: We are asking that if you did have damage from the earthquake, PLEASE send a description of that damage to us. It may be minor or it [...]
MONDAY MARCH 5, 2018
0350L-MONDAY UPDATE FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/5/18 1-Good morning and the shaking can stop at any time. Within a 7 hour timeframe, we‘ve had 3 earthquakes. There has been a 4.2, another 4.2, and a 2.7. I know damage has occurred. When the sun comes up, take a few minutes to look around your homes looking for separated bricks, possibly fallen bricks, and new cracks on driveways, garages, and sidewalks. On the inside, look above the [...]
SUNDAY MARCH 4, 2018
0415L-SUNDAY UPDATE FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/4/18 1- There is a Marginal Risk for severe weather in SOUTHEAST Oklahoma. We basically fall under the GENERAL risk. For our area, it appears per NWS guidance, that any better rain chances for us would be later tonight as the front/dryline pushes through but as stated yesterday; don’t hold your breath right now. There are many variables with this mess so we’ll see how guidance might change during the [...]
SATURDAY MARCH 3, 2018
0400L-SATURDAY UPDATE FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/3/18 Visit our website at www.gcem.org and download our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app. You’ll need it in the very near future. 1-“ELEVATED GRASSLAND FIRE DANGER” FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING UNTIL 9 PM TONIGHT. STRONG WINDS, LOW HUMIDITY, ALONG WITH WARM TEMPS ARE COMPONENTS FOR ANY FIRE THAT STARTS TODAY. 2-CONTROLLED BURNING IS “NOT” ADVISED. 3-MARGINAL RISK for possibly some severe weather but don’t hold your breath quite yet. With [...]
FRIDAY MARCH 2, 2018
0410L-FRIDAY UPDATE FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/2/18 Get our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app and visit our website at www.gcem.org 1- FIRE DANGER is elevated all around us so be extremely careful out there. See below for the latest DROUGHT MONITOR. It didn’t change much at all. REPORT ANY SMOKE OR FIRE TO 911. 2-Sunday evening’s possibility of rain is very low but if the front/dryline/moisture scenario can all come together just right, we might see some [...]
THURSDAY MARCH 1, 2018
0335L-THURSDAY UPDATE FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/1/18 1-Short and sweet once again. 2-Cooler and windy today and winds should calm down later this afternoon. 3-FIRE DANGER IS ELEVATED. REPORT ANY SMOKE OR FIRE TO 911. THERE IS NO BURN BAN IN EFFECT. 4-Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Thursday-Sunny, with a high near 56. North northwest wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Thursday Night-Clear, with a low around 31. [...]
