March 2017
THURSDAY MARCH 30, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT First of all, thank you for the storm reports. The clouds will slowly thin as the storm system that gave us ample rainfall moves eastward. Today looks to be like a non-precip day so enjoy. That said, here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Thursday-20 percent chance of showers before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Northwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as [...]
WEDNESDAY MARCH 29, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 3.25 inches of rain at the house since the rain started early evening until 0345L this morning. We had dime and nickel size hail last night with winds gusting around 50 mph. Lightning was interesting except for those that lost power and finally the thunder was cool to listen to. I have received numerous reports through our app on some damage and electrical outages. If you all would, send [...]
TUESDAY MARCH 28, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT It appears we may have a good chance for some rain. Per the graphics below, we could receive 1-3 inches over the next few days. I just hope that it occurs slowly instead of all at once. We really need the rain. That said; we are in a SLIGHT RISK AREA for severe weather later this afternoon and tonight. Threats for us would be wind and hail. The tornado threat [...]
MONDAY, MARCH 27, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT We missed the rain and severe storms so this should allow you to understand that we don’t control the weather. Mother Nature does what she wants, when she wants, and where she wants. This is understood but we do have a few opportunities this week to receive some rain. Tuesday and possibly Wednesday appear to be those days. See graphicasts below. Many variables come into play again such as [...]
SUNDAY, MARCH 26, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ADVISORY IN OUTLINE FORM; 1-We are in an enhanced risk area for severe weather later today 2- Moisture return is questionable as to how far north it will be when the storm system out west arrives. There is a capping inversion over us and it will have to be overcome by the storm system. 3-This system will include a dryline so we’ll see where all of this [...]
SATURDAY MARCH 25, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT GOOD MORNING!! One of the graphics below is showing the predicted possibility for severe weather TOMORROW (Sunday). Now DON’T PANIC. I say this because there are still a few variables out there concerning the intensity and the locations which are still subject to change. Don’t get hung up on where the lines are on the map, they will change some. As the SPC and NWS receive newer info, you [...]
FRIDAY MARCH 24, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT GOOD MORNING, First of all, our TASK FORCE 2 has returned home after helping Noble County with their fire last night. Our TASK FORCE 3 is now on standby for deployment in the event another request occurs. That said, we are in a RED FLAG WARNING FROM 11AM UNTIL 7PM TONIGHT. There is also a MARGINAL RISK for thunderstorms today. Thinking is that they will mostly occur east of [...]
THURSDAY MARCH 23, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Good morning, As we transition into spring, we now look to possibilities of having some severe weather. Severe storms have been happening since time began in some way, shape, or form. Are they to be feared? According to the panic department in OKC? Yes. In MY world of Public Safety? NO. Now, keep in mind that ratings are involved down south. Knowledge is involved here and many other places. [...]
WEDNESDAY MARCH 22, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Good morning, The spotter class last night went well. We had 50 people show up. It was surprising that we had 14 people who had never been to a class before so hopefully they got something out of this class. One thing I wanted to mention is that during any storm, you can relay information to us through our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app. Use the DAMAGE REPORT icon to [...]
TUESDAY, MARCH 21, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT REMINDER!!! NWS SPOTTER CLASS TONIGHT AT 6:30 IN THE SHERIFF’S TRAINING ROOM AT 216 WEST OXFORD. THIS IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. After summer hit yesterday, we will take a step back into spring with cooler temps for today. There may even be a cloud or two around. It will be a bit breezy so keep that in mind. As you can see below, the Drought monitor graph [...]
MONDAY, MARCH 20, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT This is going to be an interesting week. The Fire Danger will continue to persist. There is even a chance for rain later in the week but it appears to possibly happen east of us. It is several days out and we can hope in occurs farther west. I am going to start including the Storm Prediction Center Graph for the SWODY 1 outlook, (severe weather outlook day 1). Hopefully [...]
SUNDAY, MARCH 19, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT RED FLAG WARNING in effect for our western counties today. We are not included but don’t let those lines on the map deceive you. The fire danger is real so continue to be alert for smoke and fires out there. There are some low percentages for rain this week along with a few fronts that won’t have much effect on temps. Best rain chances will be later this week [...]
SATURDAY MARCH 18, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT MOSTLY SUNNY, WARM AND BREEZY. This pretty much sums it up. No rain in sight yet. Overall , a nice warm weekend with wind. Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Saturday-Sunny, with a high near 71. Northeast wind 8 to 10 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon. Saturday Night-Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Southeast wind 6 to 11 mph. HAVE A SUPER DAY!!! [...]
FRIDAY, MARCH 17, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT The biggest issue today will be fire weather out west. It is a bit less here since humidity is a little higher but fires can occur. There is a cold front that will ease through the area most likely early this afternoon bringing a wind shift with it. There shouldn’t be any precipitation in our area.The air will dry out after frontal passage. Not much more to bore you [...]
THURSDAY MARCH 16, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Get ready, the winds will blow today. Allergy sufferer? I would advise that you stay inside as much as possible. Fire starter? We will find you. After seeing a few posts from folks in Grant County, I think we have that same person setting fires here too. Can wait until he, she, or they are caught. That said, we will be warming up over the next several days and [...]
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Good morning, A warming trend is coming upon us over the next several days with no rain in sight. The Fire Danger of course will be up and down so continue to be vigilant in keeping an eye out for those idiots who like to intentionally set fires. I would like to see them caught. We will have our LEPC meeting today at noon at my office and [...]
TUESDAY MARCH 14, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT The weather will be a bit better than yesterday along with lighter winds. Not a lot more to discuss so here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Tuesday-Mostly sunny with a high near 52. East wind 7 to 9 mph. Tuesday Night-Mostly clear, with a low around 30. East wind 8 to 11 mph. HAVE A SUPER DAY!! MIKE
MONDAY MARCH 13, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT A cold front has moved through the area this morning and it will bring dryer air later this morning into the afternoon hours. Winds will be a bit gusty also. This said, skies should clear for the most part so we’ll see the sun today. Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today-Sunny, with a high near 50. North wind 13 to 18 mph increasing to 19 to 24 [...]
SUNDAY MARCH 12, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Good morning, We received right at ¼ inch of rain yesterday and I am ok with that. More is better but we’ll take what we can at this time. We may see a little more rain later tonight. Not too much other to say this morning so here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today- Mostly cloudy with a high near 50. Light and variable wind becoming south [...]
SATURDAY MARCH 11, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Cloudy, cooler, and you might feel a raindrop hit your face if you are outdoors. Don’t expect a heavy event as we will be lucky to get a trace. We will be dealing with another cold front today with this chance for light precipitation and then another late tomorrow that will usher in very dry air and fairly strong winds. That will mean the fire danger will increase later Sunday [...]
