February 2017
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Good morning, I am really happy about all the rain that we received over the last few days. What is funny is to listen to folks gripe about it. Being in OKC for this summit and sitting through classroom lectures you have that opportunity to listen to many folks talk about things before class begins. I couldn’t believe so many people were not happy with this rain. Maybe because [...]
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Good morning, HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY TO EVERYONE! We received a little rain yesterday and even though it won’t kill the drought and fire danger, we really needed the moisture. Hopefully we see some more in the next 5-8 days. That said I am in OKC for the National Tornado Summit getting all sorts of new ideas on how to convey to public officials and residents the importance of Preparedness. Believe [...]
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT The last several days have brought a large variance of conditions. We have enjoyed some summer temps along with strong winds, then lighter winds, and then a cold front spoils that and cools us off. Rain is in the forecast and hopefully we will receive some later today into the overnight hours. It does look bleak for any winter precip but there may be a flurry or two overnight tonight [...]
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Nice warm day yesterday and records were set!! Back to reality today. The cooler air, the winds, and tonight maybe a cold rain. Many variables still out there. That said, the fire danger still exists so be careful. At approximately 0140 local time this morning, there were folks out on a county road shooting off fireworks. They weren't caught this time but hopefully they will be soon. STUPIDITY doesn't come [...]
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT I will keep this in line item format so I don’t write a book, but first, several folks ask about the NOAA ALERTS on the app. You can turn them on and off by tapping the cog in the upper right hand corner of the app. You will see NOTIFICATION SETTINGS. Look for NOAA ALERTS. You can turn them on and off. Your choice. All warnings from the NWS come [...]
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ***WARNING***THE NWS HAS ISSUED A RED FLAG WARNING FROM 11AM TODAY UNTIL 7PM TONIGHT. WE ARE INCLUDED IN THE WARNING. Be extremely careful if you deal with anything related to fire. Controlled burning is NOT ADVISED. Other than the fire related issues, it’s going to be a warm day and warmer tomorrow. Grab a mask, in case there smoke in the air, and enjoy the sunshine and warmth. It will cool [...]
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT We will be starting a warming trend today into the weekend. As I have been stating for the last several weeks, the FIRE DANGER is very prominent at this time. It will be a bit worse over the weekend with low humidity and higher temps and winds so be EXTREMELY CAREFUL out there and report any fire or smoke ASAP to 911. Several folks have asked about a storm spotter class. [...]
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Remember yesterday? Mid 70’s, virtually no winds, bird’s chirping, dogs barking, a few folks screaming at each other, you could hear sounds from miles away!! NOT TODAY!! Our high will be “around” 48 with north winds gusting to 25 mph. This may even change as forecast discussions have changed around the region over the last several hours due to this shallow cold air. The birds will still chirp, the dogs will [...]
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Not a lot to talk about other than there is a possibility that we may have a fire starter in the county. We need everyone especially those that live in the rural areas to keep a close eye out for those idiots that would do this. If you witness this act, contact 911. Don’t put yourself in danger. We’ve had this problem in the past and we might have it once [...]
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS MORNING.VISIBILITY..A QUARTER OF A MILE OR LESS AT TIMES. IMPACTS..DENSE FOG WILL RESULT IN HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS DUE TO LOW VISIBILITY. DRIVERS NEED TO BE PREPARED FOR SUDDEN CHANGES IN VISIBILITY. Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Monday-Areas of dense fog before 10am. Otherwise, cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 75. South [...]
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Several fires yesterday, One near Covington and we were called to assist Nash and Pond Creek on a fire in southern Grant County last night. Please be careful utilizing anything related to fire. Here is a direct WARNING: IF YOU LIKE TO START FIRES, WE’LL FIND YOU AND PROSECUTE YOU!! That’s all I will say about that. We are in a DENSE FOG ADVISORY UNTIL 11AM THIS MORNING. Be careful out [...]
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Today is going to be a bit windy. Humidity will be a little higher. This doesn’t mean we don’t have a fire danger, we do. My advice is DO NOT BURN TODAY. All it takes is a spark and your day could basically be ruined along with several others. Enough said about this. See the graphicasts below. I don’t see any rain for the foreseeable future until MAYBE next weekend. [...]
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Another cold day on tap and then we’ll start to warm up a little each day. Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Friday-Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Northeast wind 7 to 10 mph. Friday Night-Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. East wind 6 to 10 mph becoming south southeast after midnight. Yesterday, I shared a post about firefighters. This morning, what I am going to share pertains [...]
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Good morning, The forecast is simple for today, cold during the day, colder tonight. This said, I will definitely keep this short and sweet for today. Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN. Today-Sunny, with a high near 37. Northeast wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Tonight-Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Northeast wind around 7 mph. Have a super day!! MIKE
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT It’s going to be cooler today with highs near 50 and colder on Thursday with highs in the 30’s. It will definitely be jacket weather for a few days. Before getting into anything else for you weather geeks, the Vance radar will be down today from roughly 0730 until noon for maintenance. Don’t worry, it’s routine. Without getting into the harping mode this morning concerning the TV media, your [...]
January 2017
TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT I hope you haven’t lost your coats. We will need them Thursday into Friday as much colder air filters into the area. It isn’t going to be bitter cold but more seasonable air. Just remember where you put them. Overall, a good week with highs fluctuating a bit and lows at or just below freezing. The Fire Danger is low since winds will be less BUT don’t forget the [...]
MONDAY, JANUARY 30, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Good morning, Fires were minimal Sunday which was a good thing. Keep an eye out for smoke or fire and if you see anything, REPORT IT, A.S.A.P. Other than this, keep your coats out as we will cool down by mid-week with several fronts that will traverse the area. No precip to be concerned with right now so get outside and enjoy the warmer weather while you can. Now [...]
SUNDAY, JANUARY 29, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT We had a few fires yesterday afternoon that burned large areas in a short amount of time in which low humidity and strong winds were involved. Today will be no different but could be a little worse. PLEASE, NO CONTROLLED BURNS today and don’t throw cigarette butts out of the windows. All it takes is a spark and the rest is history. If you see smoke or a fire, call [...]
SATURDAY, JANUARY 28, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT WOW!! This is the last Saturday in January!! The weather looks to be good for the next 7 days or so keeping in mind that we could see a little change later next week. For now, get outside, out of the wind, and enjoy. Soak in some sunshine. Remember, it’s actually good for you as I stated earlier this week. One more thing, be extremely careful with anything related to [...]
FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Good morning, The railroad underpass in Fairmont on 114th is open to car and pickup traffic only. The underpass is CLOSED TO ALL SEMI TRUCK TRAFFIC UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Repairs are not totally complete yet and workers will be back this up and coming week to complete the repairs. There was a structure fire in Lahoma yesterday afternoon where firefighters from Lahoma, Drummond, and Hillsdale-Carrier responded. Firefighters were able to extinguish [...]
