April 2017
WEDNESDAY APRIL 19, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT More rain is coming and the “possibility” of some flooding could occur over the next 2-3 days. With fronts, troughs, warm fronts, low and mid-level jets all involved, it appears things may get interesting. Each day, there will be a threat for severe weather in our area with winds and hail being the main threats. Yes, there is a low threat for tornadoes but that will be with initial convection [...]
TUESDAY APRIL 18, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Fog advisory this morning till 10am or so. Visibility is a bit uncertain out there depending where you are so be extremely careful if you are going to travel this morning. Not a lot of other information to discuss other than we do stand a chance for severe weather Wednesday and again on Thursday. We’ll look into that later. That said, here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Tuesday-Areas [...]
MONDAY APRIL 17, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Last night was interesting. Some areas around the county experienced very heavy rainfall and others didn’t see anything. Reports from the Kremlin area stated that some had received over 3 inches of rain. If you all have our GARFIELD COUNTY EM APP, please send me a DAMAGE REPORT with your rainfall totals. That report comes to my email and it allows for electronic storage in a report file. If you [...]
SUNDAY APRIL 16, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT We are in a SLIGHT RISK for severe weather later today. There are storms coming into the state from the north as I type at 0415 this morning. These storms shouldn’t become severe but may put out heavy rainfall. Winds may also be gusty at times. That said, several outflow boundaries could become a focus point for storms later this afternoon. The front involved is just creeping right now and [...]
SATURDAY APRIL 15, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT We are in a SLIGHT RISK area for severe weather later today and tonight. DON’T PANIC!! This is a normal springtime weather event. Happens every year at various times. As it appears, we may see this occur many times over the next few months or so. IF STORMS DO OCCUR, large hail and damaging winds are the main threats. Don’t change your plans but just stay weather aware and you’ll [...]
FRIDAY APRIL 14, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT We received around ¼ to ½ inch of much needed rainfall in the area yesterday. I haven’t received any reports of higher amounts as of yet. As it looks right now, we look to receive more rain over the weekend and next week. Some details are a little sketchy right now for next week but as details become available, keep up with the latest from the NWS and us, of [...]
THURSDAY APRIL 13, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT The storm system has slowed down and the possibility for storms is a little less today but if the rain actually occurs, we could get around an inch or so. There are a lot of variables out there right now on what will happen for sure but when you have slow moving systems just taking their sweet time moving across the area, it creates a timing nightmare. If it rains [...]
Wednesday April 12, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT I hope everyone enjoyed the weather yesterday because it will change a little later this evening. RAIN is back in the forecast for the next several days. That said, there may be a chance for some severe weather but right now it doesn’t appear that would be widespread. If they do occur over the next several days, hail and winds will be the main threats. Remember, this could change but [...]
TUESDAY APRIL 11, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Today is going to be a really nice day and starting tomorrow, we slide downhill weatherwise. All this means is that we will have a chance for rain for the rest of the week and through the weekend. Where rain will fall and storms occur is not set in stone yet, so just be prepared for storms. We’ll see what happens. Overall a good week in store and remember [...]
MONDAY APRIL 10, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT STORM SIREN TEST TODAY AT NOON. REMEMBER, THIS SYSTEM IS DESIGNED FOR WARNING PURPOSES “OUTDOORS”. Unless you live by one of the sirens, you most likely won’t hear them indoors. The cap held yesterday so no major storms to speak of. There are a few more chances to receive some rain by Wednesday and then again during the weekend. We’ll see what happens. Until then, enjoy the cooler but [...]
SUNDAY APRIL 9, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Today is still a very complicated forecast depending on “ifs”. With a trough, front, moisture return, upper level jet, and shear, all factors here, the “capping inversion “will be the main thing to overcome. This said, it looks like we may have an evening event if storms occur at all. Storms could occur from 5 pm until 11pm or so. Again the cap will be a big factor. IF STORMS [...]
SATURDAY APRIL 8, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Abundant sunshine along with warm temps and strong winds equals a nice Oklahoma day! Get out there and enjoy. Tomorrow looks to be interesting, especially later in the afternoon. As you can see in the graph below, we are once again in a slight risk area. We will keep an eye on this as the forecast continues to verify. That said, here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Saturday-Sunny [...]
FRIDAY APRIL 7, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Mostly clear skies, gusty winds, and an abundance of sunshine is on tap for today. Saturday will be similar. We have been watching the potential for severe weather on Sunday but that has lessened some for our area and we are now in a MARGINAL risk. We will be under a fairly strong capping inversion so we’ll wait and see where storms do fire Sunday afternoon. As stated yesterday, [...]
THURSDAY APRIL 6, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Enjoy the next few days as they will be very mild. Our next chance for heavy weather will be on Sunday. Until then, get out and walk, mow, or whatever and enjoy. This past Monday at noon, we were supposed to have a storm siren test. I was out of town and the police department was extremely busy. The test didn’t occur. We will conduct the test tomorrow, FRIDAY [...]
WEDNESDAY APRIL 5, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT We didn’t get the worst of the weather yesterday and that was ok with me. We received another ½ inch of rain from Sunday night through last night. The one thing we will deal with today is the WIND. I would advise all women to wear pants today. Winds are forecast out of the northwest sustained at 25 mph gusting to 35 or so. The winds will be strong all [...]
TUESDAY APRIL 4, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT We are in a MARGINAL risk for severe weather later today here in Garfield County. The highest risk is in the NE quadrant of the state which includes the Tulsa area. They are in an ENHANCED RISK AREA. If you plan on traveling that way today, stay EXTREMELY WEATHER AWARE. For our area, if storms occur later this afternoon we can expect hail and wind as our main threats [...]
MONDAY APRIL 3, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT One weather system is moving out today and another moving in late tonight into tomorrow. Welcome to Spring!! This pattern will prevail for a few days and then we look to warm up into the latter part of the week. Works for me. IF we clear off today, the storm sirens in Enid will be tested at noon. The test will be conducted by the police department as I [...]
SUNDAY APRIL 2, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Good morning, I am not going to bore you with a long discussion today. You can expect mostly cloudy conditions and cool temps. That said, if you plan on traveling to east Texas or farther east from there, check your forecast very carefully. It’s not going to be a good day throughout that region. See the attached graphic from the Storm Prediction Center. Here is your forecast from [...]
SATURDAY APRIL 1, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Rain is back in the forecast once again. We are in a MARGINAL RISK (LOW) for severe weather later today. "If " we see any severe storms, the main risks would be hail and strong winds. It would probably be similar to last Tuesday but not quite as intense. We do stand a 50-70% chance for rain and that is a good thing. Just remember that after all these [...]
March 2017
FRIDAY MARCH 31, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT First of all this morning, thank you all for the reports you sent in to me through the GARFIELD COUNTY EM app Damage Report icon. These reports are gold if you take the time to do so. We can log these electronically and it makes it easier to send these to the NWS for assessment purposes. I don’t care if you feel that you didn’t seem to think the damage [...]
