July 2017
SUNDAY JULY 9, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-SUNDAY JULY 9, 2017 For the sake of typing and giving you all my opinion, the forecast this week could read with just a few words like Today- HOT, Tonight- COOLER. This will be what it will seem like all week. OH!! I forgot HUMID!! If you enjoy the heat, this is your week! With any forecast when temps will be in the upper 90’s to 100 or so, just [...]
SATURDAY JULY 8, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-SATURDAY JULY 8, 2017 We are in a Marginal Risk for severe weather again today. As I type this morning, scattered storms are around the area. This will be ongoing during the morning hours. The main risks will be hail and winds in and around the heavier cells. Other than this, a pretty decent weekend with high temps and humidity. Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Saturday-40 percent [...]
FRIDAY JULY 7, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT JULY 7, 2017 HEAT- is the word for today. Make sure you take precautions for yourself and your children. DON’T FORGET YOUR PETS!! Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Friday-Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Friday Night-20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy with a low around 71. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming [...]
THURSDAY JULY 6, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-THURSDAY JULY 6, 2017 Not too much to discuss other than the heat will return along with the humidity means that the heat index will be up there so be careful while outside. Here is your forecast for today; Thursday: Sunny with highs in the mid 90’s. Heat index values as high as 98. East winds around 5 mph this afternoon. Thursday Night: Lows around 71. East-southeasterly winds around [...]
WEDNESDAY JULY 5, 2017
GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-WEDNESDAY, JULY 5, 2017 FIRST-Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today-Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Tonight-Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening. SECOND- I noticed in some of the comments yesterday that many were stating that they couldn’t get NOAA Weather radio on their weather radios. That was because the station was [...]
TUESDAY JULY 4TH 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-TUESDAY, JULY 4, 2017 First of all, here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN and then some important information; Independence Day-20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Tuesday Night-20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. East wind 5 to 8 mph. Important information- Many folks [...]
MONDAY JULY 3, 2017
FROM THE OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY -7/3/17 1-SLIGHT RISK for severe weather later today and tonight with wind and hail being the main threats. See graph. 2-Rough timing- see graph 3-Rain potential is MARGINAL It won’t rain everywhere all of the time but where it does rain, it may be torrential in nature. Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Monday- 30% chance for t-storms after 1pm. Otherwise, [...]
SUNDAY JULY 2, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-SUNDAY JULY 2, 2017 RAIN stays in the forecast for at least the next 3-4 days. Some storms, if they occur, may be severe with wind and hail being the main threats. Timing for our area will be from later this afternoon through at least midnight. Storms may be slow movers so localized flooding could also occur. This said, just stay weather aware and you should be ok. With humidity [...]
SATURDAY JULY 1, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-SATURDAY, JULY 1, 2017 I will keep this short and sweet for today. There is a chance for thunderstorms later this evening and possibly overnight as storms may form in the high plains and move towards our area. Don’t change any plans but just stay aware of changing conditions. We’ll be in this pattern for awhile so we’ll deal with it. Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Saturday-Mostly [...]
June 2017
FRIDAY JUNE 30, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-FRIDAY JUNE 30, 2017 Its 0400L and storms are developing in the county along an outflow boundary moving ESE at 25-30 mph. Other storms along the Oklahoma Kansas border are intensifying. Movement at this time is east at 40 mph. These storms may skirt the area with strong winds, hail, and heavy rainfall. The radar pic attached is from around 4am. This said, we will see the potential for storms [...]
THURSDAY JUNE 29, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-THURSDAY JUNE 29, 2017 Storm chances are going up and it APPEARS we may see a few. Hopefully so. We are in a SLIGHT /MARGINAL RISK area for storms later today and tomorrow. Saturday will be a MARGINAL RISK DAY. There are many variables happening atmospherically out there and as we always state, don’t get fixated on where lines are on a graph as they will change over the short term. [...]
WEDNESDAY JUNE 28, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-WEDNESDAY JUNE 28, 2017 Today will be a typical Oklahoma day, HOT and WINDY. Starting Thursday, expect humidity to be on the rise and chances for thunderstorms increase through the weekend. Some storms during this timeframe may be severe with winds and hail being the main threats. We’ll wait and see when and where for sure these occur. If you haven’t downloaded our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app yet, now is [...]
TUESDAY JUNE 27, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-TUESDAY JUNE 27, 2017 Thunderstorms, some severe, have been terrorizing the area since 12:30 am. These storms have come out of Kansas and we can expect this trend off and on this week mainly from Thursday night into the weekend. These will most likely occur during the overnight hours so just keep in mind that this possibility exists as it has this morning. The main threats will be hail and wind. [...]
MONDAY JUNE 26,2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-MONDAY JUNE 26, 2017 Thunderstorms will be possible just about any time through this week even though the chances are low. A higher chance for our area will be Wednesday and Thursday and possibly again on Friday and Saturday as a front pushes through. Strong winds and heavy rainfall will be the main issues as of now. This may change as guidance does so no reason to get panicky or depressed [...]
SUNDAY JUNE 25, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Another great day on tap with mild temps and very light winds. Get outside and enjoy this while you can. Strong winds will return on Tuesday when chances for rain increase a little. That said, I will keep this short so here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today-20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy with a high near 82. Southeast wind 3 to 8 mph. [...]
SATURDAY JUNE 24, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-SATURDAY JUNE 24, 2017 Good morning, we will enjoy a few days of mid 80’s temps along with winds UNDER 10 mph. After that, things will change a bit with winds increasing substantially and rain chances going up. For this time of year, today and Sunday’s temps are not real common but we’ll take them. Especially with light winds. That said, here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Saturday-Mostly sunny, [...]
FRIDAY JUNE 23, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-FRIDAY JUNE 23, 2017 I will keep this short and sweet. We have a cold front that will move through the area today. Temps today, Saturday, and Sunday will be in the LOW 80’S!! There is also a slight chance for showers but I wouldn’t hold my breath on that one here in our area. Hopefully, I’m wrong. That said, here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Friday-40 percent [...]
THURSDAY JUNE 22, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Enjoy today as we’ll have light winds, and mostly sunny skies. Rain chances go up for the next several days and hopefully, we’ll see some. It will get quite cool over the weekend after a cold front moves through the area. Some folks may need a sweater!! Not bad for late June. Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Thursday-Sunny, with a high near 95. South wind 5 to 10 mph.Thursday [...]
WEDNESDAY JUNE 21, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Not too much going so here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN, then a rant; Wednesday-Sunny, with a high near 94. South wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Wednesday Night-Mostly clear, with a low around 69. South southeast wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Now, for the rant: DRIVING is a Privilege NOT a right. Remember [...]
TUESDAY JUNE 20, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Good morning, It will be a little warmer today with fairly light winds. Get outside and enjoy. I will keep this short and sweet to so take this opportunity of good weather to download our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app and learn how to use it so when you need it, it will work for you. Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today-Sunny, with a high near [...]
