November 2017
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 22, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-WEDNESDAY-11/22/17 I know the weather is fairly nice but it will get worse. Download our app GARFIELD COUNTY EM. You will need it sooner than later. Winds have finally died down a bit and today they will be light and variable early then become southerly 5-10 mph. This lessons the FIRE DANGER due to winds but everything is still dry and fire can create its own weather environment so PLEASE BE CAREFUL [...]
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 21, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT We are under a GRASSLAND FIRE DANGER ADVISORY ONCE AGAIN TODAY. This covers the western half of Oklahoma. We expect a cold front this afternoon and northerly winds 15-25 mph gusting to 35, possibly higher. High today in the 50's and the overnight low will be in the 20's so be prepared for colder temps. Overall, any clouds this morning will dissipate and we should be mostly sunny later this morning. [...]
MONDAY NOVEMBER 20, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-MONDAY-11/20/17 WINDY conditions will be the story today and dry conditions will be the story for the week. We have a few fronts that will traverse the area but because they are Pacific in origin, they won’t affect OUR temperatures too much. This said, the FIRE DANGER is increasing quite a bit so be extremely careful if your job is related to anything fire related. We are in a GRASSLAND FIRE DANGER [...]
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 19, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/19/2017 It appears the FIRE DANGER will be the big thing this week as we continue to see fronts move through yet no precipitation. We are definitely drying out and it’s important that everyone keep an eye out for smoke and fire. It won’t take much to get one going out there so just be careful. Overall for the week, highs in the 50-60 range and lows in the 30-40 range. Winds [...]
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 18, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-SATURDAY-11/18/17 GARFIELD COUNTY EM- this is our emergency app. If you don’t have it, you’re not prepared. Today will be very windy as a cold front has pushed through the area. North winds 20-30 mph gusting to 40 or so are possible as the day wears on. Winds should relax later this afternoon remaining northerly at 10-20 mph. Tonight’s low will get down into the upper 20’s so be prepared for that [...]
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 17, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-FRIDAY-11/17/17 BE SURE TO GET OUR EMERGENCY APP “GARFIELD COUNTY EM.” IT JUST MIGHT SAVE YOUR LIFE! THE FIRE DANGER WILL BE NEAR CRITICAL THIS WEEKEND. BE CAREFUL OUT THERE. THE NWS IN NORMAN HAS ISSUED A “WIND ADVISORY” FOR THE AREA FROM MIDNIGHT UNTIL 3 PM SATURDAY. SUSTAINED WINDS-25-30 MPH WITH GUSTS OVER 50 MPH ARE POSSIBLE. USE EXTREME CAUTION WHILE DRIVING LATER TONIGHT AND TOMORROW. The above is due to [...]
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 16, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-THURSDAY- 11/16/17 SHORT AND SWEET FOR TODAY. The only issue out there will be that the FIRE DANGER is becoming a factor as we venture into the foreseeable future. Be extremely careful utilizing anything related to fire. Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Thursday-Mostly sunny with a high near 62. South southeast winds 5 to 15 mph gusting to 20 mph. Thursday Night-Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a [...]
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 15, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-WEDNESDAY-11/15/17 A front has moved through the area this early morning and so for a while, it may remain cloudy to partly cloudy. Later this morning we should become mostly clear so we just might see that bright thing called the sun. That said, it will be a good day to get out and absorb some rays. Today is the day for our seminar. We have had a few cancellations and a [...]
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 14, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-TUESDAY-11/14/17 Download our emergency app-GARFIELD COUNTY EM. You will need it this winter!! In looking at the forecast below, I really feel it should say, DRIZZLE ALL DAY AND HEAVIER DRIZZLE, WITH POSSIBLY SOME RAINFALL, FOR TONIGHT. Basically, another dreary day so try not to fall asleep at work. There is a good chance we’ll see that shiny thing in the sky tomorrow. Tomorrow is our first annual DISASTER RESILIENCE SEMINAR. Everything [...]
MONDAY NOVEMBER 13, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-MONDAY-11/13/17 THERE WILL BE NO STORM SIREN TEST TODAY IN ENID. We’ll wait until the first Monday in DECEMBER. Temps will be up and down this week as several troughs will work their way across the area. Drizzle may be a factor for 2 or 3 days throughout the week but overall, no major weather events to talk about. Winds will become a factor at times during the week. The FIRE DANGER [...]
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 12, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-SUNDAY-11/12/17 Be sure to download our emergency app-GARFIELD COUNTY EM- it just might save your life! A cold front has pushed through the area and it should take the fog and drizzle with it by late morning. We should see some sun today but it will remain cool. Always remember, it could be worse. That said, here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today-mostly cloudy until late afternoon then clearing. Highs in [...]
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 11, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-SATURDAY-11/11/17 TO ALL OF OUR VETERANS—“THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!!” TO ALL CITIZENS: COME AND HONOR OUR VETERANS AT ANY OF THE ACTIVITIES GOING ON TODAY. Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Veterans Day-Patchy drizzle. Cloudy, with a high near 55. South wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Saturday Night-Patchy drizzle. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Light and variable wind becoming north 5 [...]
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 10, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-FRIDAY-11/10/17 DOWNLOAD OUR EMERGENCY APP-GARFIELD COUNTY EM-IT JUST MIGHT SAVE YOUR LIFE! I am still having some issues with my email systems. This amazes me how long it takes to prove you have a problem. If anyone needs to send info to me, use the following email address until further notice: mike.honigsberg21@gmail.com I won’t be sending my Friday email until Monday due to these issues. If you sent me an email for [...]
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 9, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-THURSDAY-11/9/17 IT’S GOING TO BE A REALLY NICE COOL/WARM DAY SO GET OUT AND ENJOY!! Cool/warm depends on your point of view. I have been having a lot of trouble with my email addresses the last several days. If you have sent an R.S.V.P. to me “THIS WEEK MON, TUES, WED,” for our Disaster Resilience Seminar, PLEASE email me again at THIS EMAIL ADDRESS - mike.honigsberg21@gmail.com THANK YOU and I am sorry [...]
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 8, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-WEDNESDAY-11/8/17 Many of you have stated on the seminar page that you are going. Have you registered officially with me? Due to some email issues from outages around the country yesterday, I may not have received your RSVP. We are terminating the RSVP PROCESS AT 5PM TOMORROW(THURSDAY). AFTER THAT TIME, you will be required to sign in upon arrival. The RSVP was needed for numbers for the lunch we are providing. As [...]
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 7, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-TUESDAY-11/7/17 For all of you weather gurus, KVNX Radar will be down for maintenance between 0730-1030 local time today. The Enid storm siren test is normally conducted the first Monday of the month at noon. Since we were cloudy yesterday and it appears we will be cloudy all day today, we will conduct the test next Monday 11/13/17 at noon. Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Tuesday-Mostly cloudy. Highs in the [...]
MONDAY NOVEMBER 6, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-MONDAY-11/6/17 DOWNLOAD OUR “GARFIELD COUNTY EM” APP; IT JUST MIGHT SAVE YOUR LIFE. Cool days and colder nights are in store, for the most part, this week. There are a few chances for rain Tuesday evening into Wednesday and again on Friday into Saturday. Just remember that the forecast may change between now and then. Your forecast as of 0325L from the NWS/NORMAN; Monday-Partly sunny, with a high near 55. North northeast [...]
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 5, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-SUNDAY-11/5/17 “GARFIELD COUNTY EM” IS OUR EMERGENCY APP. IF YOU DON’T HAVE IT, YOU’RE NOT PREPARED. A cold front will push through the area this morning bringing cooler air and a wind shift. Nothing dramatic for this time of year as of yet. There is a slight chance for some rain or light snow Tuesday evening. Chances aren’t real high for this at this time. We’ll see how the forecast verifies on [...]
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 4, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-SATURDAY-11/4/17 DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11AM CDT SATURDAY Short and sweet once again. Fog may be an issue this morning but should burn off by early afternoon. Drive carefully out there!! Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Saturday-Areas of dense fog before 9am. Otherwise, cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 74. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Saturday Night-Partly cloudy, with a low around [...]
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 3, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-FRIDAY-11/3/17 DOWNLOAD OUR “GARFIELD COUNTY EM” APP, IT JUST MIGHT SAVE YOUR LIFE! This will be short and sweet so enjoy. Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Friday-Cloudy, with a high near 53. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Friday Night-Low around 43. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph after midnight. HAVE A SUPER DAY MIKE
