June 2017
FRIDAY JUNE 16, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-FRIDAY JUNE 16, 2017 WELL, the storms missed us and dust is in the air. There is a very low chance for showers later tonight and then another chance on Saturday as a cold front pushes through the area. The main issue now will be the heat. High temps around 100 today with a heat index of 103 will definitely affect you if you’re not used to working outside. BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL [...]
THURSDAY JUNE 15, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 2017 Today looks interesting. Do you need to panic? NO. You need to make sure you have an area to park your car, truck, bike or whatever where large hail won’t damage them. That could have been the case yesterday but as you can see in the first graph below; we are in an ENHANCED RISK AREA for severe weather later today. Look at the graph for the [...]
WEDNESDAY JUNE 14, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 2017 After reading all the guidance this morning, it may be interesting this afternoon. We are in a MARGINAL RISK for t-storms later today but it wouldn’t surprise me if we end up in a slight risk area. That said, there will be a trough that runs roughly from Wichita, Ks. through Enid down to Lawton. This "may" be the focal point for storms this afternoon. The second [...]
TUESDAY JUNE 13, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-TUESDAY JUNE 13, 2017 GOOD MORNING!! It appears we are in a MARGINAL RISK area for storms later today and we are NEAR a Slight Risk area to our west. For those that are scared of storms and watch the drama teams on TV, DON’T PANIC, we’ll be ok. ”If” we have storms in our area, our main threats would be hail and winds and they would most likely be later [...]
MONDAY JUNE 12, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-MONDAY JUNE 12, 2017 This is going to be a warm and windy week with chances for thunderstorms starting on Tuesday evening. Tuesday and Wednesday look to be MARGINAL RISK days but overall, we’ll see how everything comes together. What does everyone need to do? Just be prepared in case we do actually have a storm or two. The main risks appear to be hail and winds. See the graphs below. [...]
SUNDAY JUNE 11, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-SUNDAY, JUNE 11, 2017 Not much change from the forecast from yesterday. Expect windy and humid conditions for the majority of the week. Rain chances come in later Tuesday out west and these might overspread our area during the overnight hours. Rain chances will then be around through at least Friday. Other than that, not much happening. As stated yesterday, pace yourself working outdoors and be careful. Here is your [...]
SATURDAY JUNE 10, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-SATURDAY JUNE 10, 2017 When I don’t have a lot to state, that can be a good thing. Warm, Windy, and a bit Humid today. Get out and enjoy it. Here is your forecast; Saturday Sunny, with a high near 91. South winds 15 to 20 mph gusting to 28 mph. Saturday Night-Clear, with a low around 73. South winds 15 to 20 mph gusting to 28 mph. Be sure [...]
FRIDAY JUNE 9, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-FRIDAY JUNE 9, 2017 The HEAT is on for the foreseeable future then rain comes back into the forecast about mid-week. Maybe we’ll get lucky and actually see more than just raindrops next week. Temps will remain in the 90’s during this time so expect muggy conditions as we move towards mid week. Until then, we are getting warmer now so take the proper precautions to protect yourself, the kids, and [...]
THURSDAY JUNE 8, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT We are “near” a MARGINAL RISK area for severe storms later today and tonight. As you can see in the graph below, we aren’t in the actual area but it wouldn’t surprise me to see those lines move some today. All risks are noted on the graph. Don’t change any plans but just stay weather aware later today and you’ll be ok. “IF” anything were to occur here, it appears [...]
WEDNESDAY JUNE 7, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT It’s going to be a little cooler today. For the next few evenings, there will be a chance for late night shower activity. Other than that weatherwise, not too much is going on. If you haven’t downloaded our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app, now is the time to get it, learn it, and utilize it especially during inclement weather. We will be using this app for other type of notifications in [...]
TUESDAY JUNE 6, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT STORM SIREN TEST TODAY IN ENID AT NOON. We normally set these off the first Monday but with the cloud cover as it was yesterday, we decided to wait and do the test under clear skies. This said, please let me know if a siren in your area is working or not. Send me a DAMAGE REPORT over our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app. I appreciate all the help. [...]
MONDAY JUNE 5, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT There is a slight chance we may see a shower or two in the area but percentages are going down for a few days then back into the rhythm of the falling rain by mid-week. Not too much else to discuss right now so here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Monday-Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Northeast wind 6 to 10 mph. Monday Night-Mostly clear, low [...]
SUNDAY JUNE 4, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT First of all, THANK YOU to all that wished me a Happy Birthday yesterday. I am very humbled that so many did so. Again, THANK YOU ALL. The rains fell yesterday and in some areas around 1.5 inches in a short amount of time. Today MAY be about the same as this low “slowly” moves east. We will have rain chances most of the up and coming week with a [...]
SATURDAY JUNE 3, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT It’s Saturday and now it’s most likely to rain. We are still under that GENERAL THUNDERSTORM RISK AREA but overall, nothing is very organized out there. We received a little rain during the overnight hours and there are still a few small cells around the area at 0400 local time. Most likely we’ll have showers off and on during the day. Don’t change your plans but just stay weather [...]
FRIDAY JUNE 2, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT We are in a GENERAL RISK for thunderstorms but as stated yesterday, they won’t happen everywhere all the time. The biggest threat area will be south and southeast. Does this mean we won’t see anything? NO. There may be a storm or two. For our area, they would be isolated/scattered. I wouldn’t change your plans but as previously stated, keep an eye to the sky and adjust as needed. [...]
THURSDAY JUNE 1, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-THURSDAY-6/1/17 The models are confused this morning but there is one thing for certain, we are in a General Thunderstorm area today and tomorrow so that means it MIGHT RAIN. Don’t change your plans but be ready to adjust depending on what Mother Nature decides to throw at us. That said, here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Thursday-20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high [...]
May 2017
WEDNESDAY MAY 31, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT There is a 20% chance for showers and possibly a t-storm early this morning and then again later tonight. Without going into deep detail, under the flow pattern that we are in, low chances for storms are possible. You may not see a storm in your area but they will be in the region. That said, just keep in mind that they may occur. Storms to our NW at 0400 [...]
TUESDAY MAY 30, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-TUESDAY, MAY 30, 2017 At 0400 there are a few showers in the area. None of these are severe but they will be annoying if you washed your vehicle over the weekend. Other than that it should be a pretty nice day. No threats to mention. There will be a chance for showers and thunderstorms each day this week. It won’t rain everywhere every day so just understand that the possibility [...]
MONDAY MEMORIAL DAY MAY 29, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT MEMORIAL DAY- NEVER FORGET, ALWAYS REMEMBER Nice and warm with fairly light winds. There is a very slight chance for showers and maybe a thunderstorm later today as a front will be pushing into the area. “If” it makes it this far south, heavy rainfall and gusty winds will be the main issues. NO SEVERE weather is expected. Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Memorial Day-Sunny, [...]
SUNDAY MAY 28, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT We made it through yesterday and the overnight period without too much problem. It was mostly humidity, heat, then some strong winds and a few storms overnight. If anyone sustained any damage from the storms last night, send your info to me over the Damage Report part of our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app. Otherwise email me at mike@gcem.org. That said, it will be cooler today so get outside and [...]
