February 2018
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 8, 2018
0425L-THURSDAY UPDATE FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-2/8/18 1-Remember the graphics showing the area possibly getting some snow and freezing rain? All that has changed once again! WEATHER is an ongoing phenomenon that is always changing. We have to change with it. We may not like it but since we don’t control it, we’ll just deal with it. 2-For today and tomorrow, it’s going to warm up! Keep the coat close as we will get a lot [...]
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 7, 2018
0350L-WEDNESDAY UPDATE FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-2/7/18 1-The seesaw of temps will continue for the foreseeable future. It is still winter so we’ll just have to grin and move on. There is a slight chance we might see some snow on Saturday but until we get an influx of moisture into the area, any precip will be light. 2-If anyone likes the sound of rain, even though we need it here in the region desperately, there’s [...]
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 6, 2018
0415L-TUESDAY UPDATE FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-2/6/18 1- WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR “SOUTH-CENTRAL AND FAR EASTERN OKLAHOMA”. If you plan on traveling south, east, or southeast, later today, be careful and pay attention if any precip starts to fall. 2- I put a post my wife sent to me concerning a bird laughing on both my Facebook pages. It’s hilarious. Check it out if you have time. It should make you [...]
MONDAY FEBRUARY 5, 2018
0400L-MONDAY UPDATE FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-020518 1-THERE WILL BE “NO” STORM SIREN TEST TODAY. We will resume tests in March with a few changes. Information on changes will come around mid-February. 2-REMINDER: BURN BAN in effect. NO outdoor burning of any kind. 3-There is a chance for some freezing precip tomorrow and again possibly this weekend. IT’S NOT THE END OF THE WORLD. Chances are not real high as moisture is not readily available but [...]
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 4, 2018
0415-SUNDAY UPDATE FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-2/4/18 1-We have had several fires due to illegal burning since the burn ban was initiated. There have been many questions about this so I felt that posting this link would answer many questions. If you are still in doubt, give me a call. 580-541-1263. Here is the link: http://www.forestry.ok.gov/Websites/forestry/images/Burn%20Bans/Burn%20Ban%20Guidelines%20January%2030%202018.pdf 2- A cold front is moving through the area this morning and it’s going to be noticeably colder today. Highs [...]
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 3, 2018
0350L-SATURDAY UPDATE FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-2/3/18 1-PRECIPITATION: WHAT IS IT? Answer-SOMETHING LIQUID or FROZEN falling from the sky. We don’t want hail but it is made from water. Bad thing is it causes damage. Maybe we’ll see some sort of precipitation within the month. We’re starting to get a bit desperate. 2-You are aware we are in a GOVERNOR DECLARED BURN BAN until mid-February. It may be extended. You know the rules so keep a [...]
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 2, 2018
0418L-FRIDAY UPDATE FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-2/2/18 1-The roller coaster ride with temps will continue both day and night so just be prepared by keeping a coat in the car or truck. This is simple preparedness. 2-We’ll have another front come through late Saturday or early Sunday. No rain. 3- Another front on Tuesday brings a LOW CHANCE for something. The speed of this one keeps our chances VERY low for rain once again. 4-Keep in [...]
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 1, 2018
0345L-THURSDAY UPDATE FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-2/1/18 Since I haven’t posted since last month, here are some things you need to know; 1- February is here and it’s still winter. Remember that colder weather and hopefully some precipitation will occur this month. 2-We are in a Governor Declared Burn Ban. 3-We have several fronts that will come through the area over the next week or so and a few MIGHT have some light precip with them [...]
January 2018
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 31, 2018
0340L-WEDNESDAY UPDATE FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-1/31/18 1-As most of you now know, the governor has placed over half the state in a BURN BAN until at least MID FEBRUARY. Rules, regulations, exceptions, concerning this ban can be found here-http://www.forestry.ok.gov/burn-ban-info 2-We highly advise ANYONE thinking they can do what they want, to re-think that strategy. If you are in violation of the law, we will put your fire out, we will have already notified Law Enforcement, [...]
TUESDAY JANUARY 30, 2018
0415L-TUESDAY UPDATE FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-1/30/18 RED FLAG FIRE WARNING IN EFFECT FOR TODAY. BURNING OF ANY KIND IS “NOT ADVISED.” THIS WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM UNTIL 7PM. The fire danger will be around until we green up this spring so just be careful out there. We will be dealing with a few cold fronts this week and as they approach, the winds will increase, thus the warnings and alerts. We don’t [...]
MONDAY JANUARY 29, 2018
0420L-MONDAY UPDATE FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-1/29/18 The fire in the 9600 block of West Centennial flared up again last night. Rural departments from Hillsdale-Carrier, Kremlin, Hunter, Lahoma, Drummond, Pond Creek, Nash, and there may have been a few more and if I missed one or two, my apologies. We were out from midnight Sunday morning, most of the day for many Sunday afternoon and then again later Sunday evening from 2220L until we released them [...]
SUNDAY JANUARY 28, 2018
0346L-SUNDAY UPDATE FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-1/28/18 Been out on a structure/grass fire since 0100L so this will be short and sweet. Thanks to LAHOMA, HILLSDALE-CARRIER, and KREMLIN for a super effort. Thanks Rusty for the pics A cold front is expected tonight and it will drop temps quite a bit for Monday. During the day today, expect fairly calm winds then about mid-afternoon, expect WSW winds 5-15 mph gusting to 20 mph. When the front [...]
SATURDAY JANUARY 27, 2018
0358L-SATURDAY UPDATE FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-1/27/18 KEY POINTS- LOW HUMIDITY AND FIRE WEATHER BUT FIRST YOUR FORECAST FROM THE NWS/NORMAN; Today-Sunny, with a high near 57. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph. Tonight- Night-Clear, with a low around 29. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the evening. 1- We will be in an elevated to critical fire danger area once again today. Winds will be lighter but humidity will be [...]
FRIDAY JANUARY 26, 2018
0350L-FRIDAY UPDATE FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-1/26/18 1-FIRE DANGER is ELEVATED HERE in Garfield County so continue to be careful out there. RED FLAG WARNING for far NW OK. Garfield County is split between SEVERE and MODERATE DROUGHT conditions. 2-A weak cold front will push in later this afternoon or evening and there may be an ever so slight possibility for a raindrop or two. We can only hope 3-Temps over the weekend will average in [...]
THURSDAY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR BREEZY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR MUCH OF NORTHERN, CENTRAL AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA AND WESTERN NORTH TEXAS... The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Red Flag Warning for breezy winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from noon today to 7 PM CST this evening. This replaces the Fire Weather Watch which is no longer in [...]
THURSDAY JANUARY 25, 2018
0400L-THURSDAY UPDATE FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-1/25/18 The words today are CRITICAL FIRE DANGER. We are in a FIRE WATCH and it’s not out of the question we could be upgraded to a RED FLAG WARNING. From the DIRECTOR of E.M.- NO BURNING OF ANY KIND TODAY. 1- THE FIRE DANGER IS CRITICAL!! 2- BURNING OF ANY KIND IS NOT RECOMMENDED. EVEN A SMALL TRASH FIRE COULD CAUSE EMBERS TO FLY OUT AND THEY CAN TRAVEL [...]
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 24, 2018
WEDNESDAY UPDATE FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-1/24/18 1- WINDY AND DRY-MAKING THE FIRE DANGER THE MAIN TOPIC 2-NO BURNING REQUESTED OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. 3- RAIN CHANCES LOOK “BLEAK” FOR US FOR QUITE SOME TIME. 4- HERE IS YOUR FORECAST FROM THE NWS/NORMAN; Wednesday-Sunny, with a high near 57. West northwest winds 5 to 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Wednesday Night-Clear, with a low around [...]
TUESDAY JANUARY 23, 2018
0350L-WEATHER UPDATE FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-1/23/18 1-NO ADVISORIES EXPECTED TODAY BUT IT WILL BE COOLER. 2- Winds should be light compared to yesterday. 3- No rain or any type of precipitation expected through at least next Monday. 4- Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Tuesday-Sunny, with a high near 52. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Tuesday Night-Clear, with a low around 24. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. DOWNLOAD OUR GARFIELD COUNTY EM [...]
MONDAY JANUARY 22, 2018
0400L-MONDAY UPDATE FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-1/22/18 1-WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM TONIGHT. SUSTAINED WINDS 25-35 MPH GUSTING TO 45 MPH MAY OCCUR. 2-FIRE DANGER IS HIGH TODAY. REPORT SMOKE AND FIRE TO 911 IMMEDIATELY. 3-DRIVING IN CROSSWINDS MAY BE DIFFICULT AND HAZARDOUS. BE CAREFUL. 4-Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Monday-Partly sunny with highs near 48. West- northwest winds 25 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Monday Night-Mostly [...]
REVISED SUNDAY JANUARY 21, 2018
0500L-SUNDAY "REVISED" UPDATE FROM GARFIELD CO. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-1/21/18 THE NWS/NORMAN WAS LATER THAN NORMAL GETTING THE DISCUSSIONS OUT TODAY. I HAVE REVISED ALL POSTS. 1- FIRE WEATHER WATCH HAS BEEN CANCELLED. RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT TO OUR SOUTH AND WEST. REASONING IS A PACIFIC FRONT MAY IMPACT US SOONER THAN TO OUR SOUTH. TIMING ISSUES. WELCOME TO MY WORLD. 2- Report ANY smoke or fire you see to 911 immediately. 3- If you plan on [...]
