August 2017
MONDAY AUGUST 14, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-MONDAY 8/14/17 DOWNLOAD OUR EMERGENCY APP-"GARFIELD COUNTY EM", IT JUST MIGHT SAVE YOUR LIFE!! Today's information: Many folks have asked me if we will warm back up. That answer is YES!! We are having a cooler start to August but it has happened before. All I can say is enjoy this cooler weather while you can. Believe me, we will get back to normal soon. Since it has been cooler, many folks [...]
SUNDAY AUGUST 13, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-SUNDAY 8/13/17 Download our "GARFIELD COUNTY EM"APP if you would like to keep up with severe weather events, advisories, and any major occurrence in the Garfield County area. WOW!! No rain overnight. We have had quite a bit of rain over the past week and rain chances will hang around this up and coming week too. For the most part the pattern is going to change a little and we will actually [...]
SATURDAY AUGUST 12, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-SATURDAY 8/12/17 THE FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING. An additional 1-3 inches of rain is possible through tomorrow morning as more rain develops this morning through tonight. That said, the severe threat looks to be in the southern part of the state later today but we’ll keep an eye out. Rain may persist all day as this system moves through. We are in just a GENERAL THUNDERSTORM risk [...]
FRIDAY AUGUST 11, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-FRIDAY 8/11/17 For those of you that really wanted rain, you have it!! I swear I didn’t do a rain dance. One thing about this is we are receiving a lot of rain thus making water channels dangerous throughout the county. Keep the kids out of those and watch out for our little snake, skunk, and other friends that live around those areas. This pattern will persist with rain events in the [...]
THURSDAY AUGUST 10, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-THURSDAY 8/10/17 The rains came but a bit abrupt but we all survived. If anyone out there sustained any damage, send us a report through our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app so we can log the information. You may email it to us too at mike@gcem.org We received 1.75 inches of rain during the storms last night and we can expect more tonight as we are in a SLIGHT RISK for [...]
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 9, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-WEDNESDAY 8/9/17 First of all, thanks for the storm siren reports. Didn’t get very many on Facebook but got quite a few through our website and received a boatload of emails. Be sure to download our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app. If you don't have our app, you're not prepared! That said; get ready for “HOPEFULLY” some rainfall over the next 4-5 days. We are getting into what may be [...]
TUESDAY AUGUST 8, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-TUESDAY 8/8/17 Since the forecast looks good with mostly clear skies, we will test our storm siren network in Enid and Breckenridge at 12 NOON. Remember that storm sirens are warning devices for folks “outside”. In most cases, you won’t hear them inside unless you live near one. PLEASE let me know if the siren nearest you is operational. If you have our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app, send us a DAMAGE [...]
MONDAY AUGUST 7, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-MONDAY 8/7/17 STORM SIREN TEST IN ENID AND BRECKENRIDGE TODAY AT NOON. If we remain cloudy, we’ll wait until we have at least partly cloudy conditions. If the test is a go, please let us know if the siren in your area worked ok. Email me at either of these addresses: mike@gcem.org or mhonigsberg@enid.org We will remain cooler than normal as rain chances stay around for the foreseeable future. Our [...]
SUNDAY AUGUST 6, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SUNDAY 8/6/17 Short and sweet with cooler weather today. Didn’t receive much rain but we’ll see what develops over the next week as everyday there is a chance for rain, somewhere!! HOPEFULLY we'll see some before the heat returns. Sunday-30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. North wind 9 to 13 mph. Sunday Night-20 percent chance of showers and [...]
SATURDAY AUGUST 5, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-SATURDAY 8/5/17 We are in a SLIGHT RISK area for severe weather later today. See the graph below for all risks but hail and winds are the main issues. Keep in mind that torrential rainfall and localized flooding are also possible in areas where the heavier cells may be. Other than this, it looks like a nice toasty day. I’ll advise later today on any changing conditions through our app. [...]
FRIDAY AUGUST 4, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-FRIDAY 8/4/17 I was hoping for some rain last night but there is always tonight, Saturday, and early Sunday. Somewhere along the way, we’ll get lucky with some more rainfall. The SW part of our county is in a MODERATE drought and the NE 2/3rds is in an Abnormally dry area. More rain is definitely needed. Look at the attached graphs and you see where we are in the drought, [...]
THURSDAY AUGUST 3, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-THURSDAY 8/3/17 Chances for rain are on the increase as we venture into the weekend and next week. Where exactly will the rain fall, don’t have that answer but hopefully we’ll see some more later today and then over the weekend. There may be some severe weather involved so if that occurs, the main threats look to be the wind and possibly hail. We’ll wait and see how this mess comes [...]
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 2, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-WEDNESDAY AUGUST 2, 2017 Yesterday, we received 1.6 inches of rainfall. If anyone received more or less, please continue to let me know preferably through the “GARFIELD COUNTY EM “app Damage Report icon. Several folks don’t put their names in the blanks so those reports are discarded. Credibility is important. I WILL NEVER POST YOUR NAME WITHOUT PERMISSION so it’s ok to let me know who you are and where you live. [...]
TUESDAY AUGUST 1, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-TUESDAY AUGUST 1, 2017 The first day of August looks to be very calm and cool. Rain this morning and if it moves on this afternoon, we’ll have some sunshine to warm things up. Either way, the next 5-10 days look mild compared to what we experienced in July so enjoy this while you can. The heat will eventually return. Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Tuesday-40 percent [...]
July 2017
MONDAY JULY 31, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-MONDAY JULY 31, 2017 The forecast generally speaks for itself even though the rain will most likely stay west of us. Just continue to enjoy the cooler weather. Monday-40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 7am. Cloudy, with a high near 81. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Monday Night-30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. North [...]
SUNDAY JULY 30, 2017
FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-SUNDAY JULY 30, 2017 Cooler today with a 20% chance for rain. Not too much else to discuss EXCEPT-ENJOY THE COOLER WEATHER!! That said, here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Sunday-20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. East northeast wind 6 to 8 mph. Sunday Night-20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low [...]
SATURDAY JULY 29, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-SATURDAY JULY 29, 2017 It appears we will be cooler for the next several days so enjoy a little relief from the extreme heat. It will return in August. Keep in mind that if you do work outside, continue to pace and pay attention to yourself as heat related issues will continue to affect you in some way shape or form. It may be a bit cooler out there but that [...]
FRIDAY MORNING SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION-7/28/17
Good Friday morning!! We are going to be a bit cooler but it will still feel pretty steamy out there so continue to stay aware of conditions and pace yourself while outdoors. The reason I continue to harp about this is because I don’t want anyone to have those heat issues whether it be exhaustion or stroke. I have seen both and experienced the first one to a low degree. It will affect you for many [...]
FRIDAY JULY 28, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-FRIDAY JULY 28, 2017 It’s Friday and we’ll be able to enjoy cooler temps in the 90’s instead of the 100’s for the next several days. We may even have some high temps in the 80’s over the weekend into the first of next week. The only bad thing is the winds will be light so the cooling effect for many of us will not be there. Use extreme caution while [...]
THURSDAY JULY 27, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-THURSDAY JULY 27TH 2017 First of all, to be prepared here in GARFIELD COUNTY, download our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app. If you don’t have our app, you are not prepared. We will send out pertinent information as needed to keep you advised on weather or incident information. At 0315 this morning, we have had a trace of rainfall and at 0400 we are fixing to get a little more. It [...]
