January 2018
SUNDAY JANUARY 21, 2018
0415L-SUNDAY UPDATE FROM GARFIELD CO. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-1/21/18 1- FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT “TODAY” FROM 11 AM UNTIL 9 PM THIS EVENING. 2- Report ANY smoke or fire you see to 911 immediately. 3- If you plan on traveling, winter watches in effect to our north and northwest in Kansas, slight risk of severe weather in southeast Oklahoma. Both events carry into several states so check the NWS WEBSITE nearest to your destination. Links to NWS [...]
SATURDAY JANUARY 20, 2018
SATURDAY UPDATE FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-1/20/18 WIND will be the main issue over the weekend along with the FIRE DANGER. Be careful out there. Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN along with the watch info for SUNDAY; Today-Partly sunny, with a high near 63. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Tonight-Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. South southeast wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as [...]
FRIDAY JANUARY 19, 2018
0400L-FRIDAY WEATHER UPDATE FROM GARFIELD CO. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 1-WORDS FOR TODAY- DUST IN THE WIND. 2-As most have noticed as you drive around that there is a fine layer of dirt in the air. We are very dry and with the winds increasing, so does the dirt in the air. That said, the FIRE DANGER is increasing too. You may even notice smoke in the air as fires south of our area start to occur. Just [...]
THURSDAY JANUARY 18, 2018
0400L-THURSDAY WEATHER UPDATE FROM GARFIELD CO. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-1/18/18 Halfway through January and the arctic cold is SLOWLY going bye-bye, at least for now. This up and coming warmup is extremely welcome. I feel most folks will agree with me that arctic air hurts. That said, warmer weather will bring its own problems in time so just make sure you are prepared. Take the time to review any issues you had while we were bitterly cold [...]
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 17, 2018
0420L-WEDNESDAY WEATHER UPDATE FROM GARFIELD CO. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-1/17/18 1- At 3:45 am, its 4 degrees with a wind chill at -7. Personally, this type of cold can go back to the arctic and STAY THERE!! OK, drank some coffee and the MADNESS has dissipated. 2- This polar high pressure is slowly moving to the southeast and we’ll be warming back up. By Saturday, we might see some temps in the 60’s while overnight lows will be [...]
TUESDAY JANUARY 16, 2018
0345L WEATHER UPDATE FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-01/16/18 1-WIND CHILL ADVISORY STILL IN EFFECT UNTIL 10am THIS MORNING. At this hour-0315, its 5 degrees with a minus 9 wind chill. It’s dangerously cold so make sure skin is covered. Frost bite can occur in less than 30 minutes. 2-THE FIRE DANGER is still out there. We are very dry so please be extremely careful. Call 911 to report ANY smoke or fire. 3-We will begin a [...]
MONDAY JANUARY 15, 2018
0420L-MONDAY UPDATE FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-1/15/18 Here comes another ARCTIC front so here are a few weather tips and info; 1-WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT MONDAY NIGHT UNTIL 10 AM TUESDAY MORNING. Wind chill temps from -5 to -12 degrees are possible. FROSTBITE could occur within 30 minutes if precautions aren’t taken. This is a dangerous situation for skin. Make sure outdoor animals are protected too. 2-SLIGHT chance for frozen precip this morning [...]
SUNDAY JANUARY 14, 2018
0340L-SUNDAY WEATHER UPDATE FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT One day warmup on hand and then the roller coaster ride in temperatures begins again. Not too much of a chance for precipitation this week but we can only hope. Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Sunday-Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 49. South wind 6 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Sunday Night-Partly cloudy, with a low [...]
SATURDAY JANUARY 13, 2018
0410L-SATURDAY WEATHER UPDATE FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Keeping this short and sweet, it’s just cold and will remain this way all of next week. Sunday and Thursday look to be the warmer days at least for now but that could even change. Stay up with the latest from the NWS and of course, us here at GCEM. Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Saturday-Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. North wind 5 to [...]
FRIDAY JANUARY 12, 2018
0420L-FRIDAY WEATHER UPDATE FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-1/12/18 Winter is back and will be around for the foreseeable future. The main weather issue yesterday was the strong winds and eventually the wind chill as temps fell. Today, the wind will continue to be an issue but we add the WIND CHILL in stronger terms since we have arctic air in place once again. Wind chills today could be in the minus 3 degree area so make [...]
THURSDAY JANUARY 11, 2018
0355L-THURSDAY WEATHER UPDATE FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR HARPER, WOODS, AND ALFALFA COUNTIES UNTIL NOON. SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW WITH HIGH WIND GUSTS ARE POSSIBLE. If you plan on traveling, make sure you are prepared. The WIND ADVISORY goes into effect at 6am this morning until 9pm tonight. Wind gusts could be severe so again, be careful when driving. GARFIELD COUNTY IS INCLUDED! The most IMPORTANT issues we’ll face today [...]
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 10, 2018
0350L-WEDNESDAY UPDATE-1/10/18- FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ENJOY TODAY!! It cools off starting later tonight. We even have a 20% chance for thunderstorms before midnight so hopefully that occurs but don’t worry, nothing severe is expected. Just get outside and enjoy the day. It will be windy so take precautions as needed. THE FIRE DANGER IS ALSO INCREASING. BE CAREFUL OUT THERE! Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today... decreasing clouds. Highs in the mid [...]
TUESDAY JANUARY 9, 2018
TUESDAY UPDATE-0425L-FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT. ENJOY TODAY AND TOMORROW! Temps will be in the low to mid 60’s for highs but we will deal with the wind. Late Wednesday night, a cold front will move in and everything goes downhill from there for several days. Highs will be back in the 20’s and 30’s Thursday through at least Monday. A secondary shot of cold air comes in Friday. All precip chances are 20% at least [...]
MONDAY JANUARY 8, 2018
MONDAY WEATHER UPDATE-0408L-FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT. 1. There will be a STORM SIREN TEST in Enid today at noon. I NEED YOUR HELP to let me know if the siren nearest you is working properly. PLEASE LET ME KNOW. If you have our app, send me a damage report or you can text me. 580-541-1263 DO “NOT” CALL 911. 2. Concerning my number: scammers are using local numbers fraudulently to call folks trying [...]
SUNDAY JANUARY 7, 2018
SUNDAY WEATHER UPDATE-0420L-FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT “RAIN” is a strong possibility here this morning so hopefully we see some. Also, the FIRE DANGER is still around so be careful out there. For the up and coming week, above normal temps possibly in the 60’s Monday through Wednesday. On Thursday, a cold front moves in and drops high temps into the 30’s for highs. This may change a little as forecasts verify. Here is your forecast [...]
SATURDAY JANUARY 6, 2018
SATURDAY WEATHER UPDATE-0430L-GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Another mostly sunny day expected so get outside and absorb some sunshine. It’s actually good for you. Later tonight we might see some drizzle and a changeover to some rainfall early Sunday but I’m still not holding my breath. I do hope it rains though. We’ll see. Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Saturday-Sunny, with a high near 45. Northeast wind around 8 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. [...]
FRIDAY JANUARY 5, 2018
0354L-FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-FRIDAY-1/5/18 Rain is in the forecast for late Saturday night into Sunday. It won’t be a lot but anything at this point will help. We are now in a Moderate Drought in the Northwestern 2/3rds of the county and are Abnormally Dry in the Eastern 1/3rd area of the county. We are NOT in any burn bans at this time. Just be very careful when utilizing anything related to fire. Be sure [...]
THURSDAY JANUARY 4, 2018
0345L-GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-THURSDAY-1/4/18 We are finally warming up!! Personally, that bitter cold can stay in the ARCTIC!! I make a motion that we outlaw bitter cold and extreme heat and stay in spring for 6 months and fall for 6 months. What do you all think? Unfortunately, this won’t happen in my lifetime but may in a century or two. Our highs through early next week will average mainly in the mid to upper 40’s, [...]
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 3, 2018
0355L-FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- WEDNESDAY-1/3/18 We have a cold front that will move across the area today but we will still WARM UP into the mid 30’s. WOW, warm weather is back. Daytime temps for the rest of the week will be above freezing and overnight lows will average in the teens and 20’s. By the weekend we MIGHT see some rain but that depends on storm track and moisture return here in our area. [...]
TUESDAY JANUARY 2, 2018
0400L-FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-TUESDAY-1/2/18 After a very bitter cold weekend, we will start a gradual warmup. Overnight temps will be in the teens and highs will climb above freezing hopefully by tomorrow. We may even reach the upper 40’s by next Sunday. Were you prepared for this arctic cold? If not remember that it’s still winter and it just might happen again. Take what you have learned and apply it next time so hopefully those [...]
