August 2023
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 9, 2023
0325L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/09/23 * A COLD FRONT will be pushing into the area today and there is a chance we may see some thunderstorm activity as it moves through this afternoon. There are several variables on this and not enough room to type all of it so just keep in mind that storms MIGHT occur. That said, for this morning, a slight chance for some showers. We are in a GENERAL RISK [...]
TUESDAY AUGUST 8, 2023
0245L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/08/23 * The main storm front pushed through between 01 and 0230 and we had winds in various areas “around” 60 mph. Some may have been a bit higher. That said, if anyone sustained damage of any kind, please take pictures, and send them to me at mike@gcem.org and we’ll get them recorded. If I need to come by and look, let me know on that one too. 580-249-5969. You [...]
MONDAY AUGUST 7, 2023
0240L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/07/23 * 3 Minute Storm Siren Test will occur at noon today in Enid, weather permitting. * As of this typing at 0230L, we have some severe weather on its way early again this morning. Winds to 60 and quarter size hail are the main threats. Movement is SE at 55mph. We will have the possibility of rain this morning and then see some clearing this afternoon then a chance [...]
SUNDAY AUGUST 6, 2023
0345L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/06/23 * Showers and thunderstorms will continue for a while this morning. We are expecting a cold front to push in this morning and the cooler and dryer air should move through this afternoon, per guidance. It will be nice to be cooler for a week or so after the heat we’ve had over the last few weeks. * The thunderstorms we are experiencing this morning are severe due to [...]
SATURDAY AUGUST 5, 2023
0315L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/05/23 * We are in an ENHANCED RISK for severe weather later today and overnite. Main threats will be winds upwards of 80 mph and hail. This severe event appears that it will be an overnite event. We’ll see how this shapes up. *HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR TODAY FROM NOON UNTIL 9PM. “Heat index values” up to 110 are possible. We will be very humid and it will be [...]
FRIDAY AUGUST 4, 2023
0330L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/04/23 *HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR TODAY AND SATURDAY FROM NOON UNTIL 9PM, BOTH DAYS. “Heat index values” up to 109 are possible today and up to 111 on SATURDAY. SUNDAY will be transition day to cooler weather. That process will be slow in coming. **Download our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app. The GCEM Blog on the app is the same information I post early in the mornings and on the [...]
THURSDAY AUGUST 3, 2023
0345L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/03/23 *HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR TODAY AND FRIDAY FROM NOON UNTIL 9PM, BOTH DAYS. “Heat index values” up to 106 are possible today and up to 110 on FRIDAY. **Be sure to download our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app and remember that the information I post on social media each day is located on this app under GCEM Blog and on the front page of our website at www.gcem.org. *RELIEF [...]
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 2, 2023
0255L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/02/23 *EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FOR TODAY(WEDNESDAY) FROM NOON UNTIL 9PM THIS EVENING. “Heat index values” up to 112 are possible. We will be back in a Heat Advisory on Thursday, as it appears right now per guidance. * The heat dome above us continues to move east very slowly and we’ll continue with very hot temperatures through most of the weekend. It appears we may see a front [...]
TUESDAY AUGUST 1, 2023
0315L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-8/01/23 *HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR TODAY(TUESDAY) FROM NOON UNTIL 8PM THIS EVENING. “Heat index values” up to 108 are possible. **Be sure to download our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app and remember that the information I post on social media each day is located on our app under GCEM Blog and on the front page of our website at www.gcem.org. *Continued hot will be the main saying through this week [...]
July 2023
MONDAY JULY 31, 2023
0255L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/31/23 *HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR TODAY(MONDAY) FROM NOON UNTIL 8PM THIS EVENING. “Heat index values” up to 107 are possible. Use EXTREME CAUTION while doing anything outdoors for a prolonged period of time. *The strong ridge of high pressure that is responsible for this heat will persist through this week. The winds will increase with some gusts in the mid-20s so use caution if doing any burning this week. [...]
SUNDAY JULY 30, 2023
0310L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/30/23 *HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR TODAY(SUNDAY) FROM NOON UNTIL 8PM THIS EVENING. Heat index values to 105 are expected. Here is a link to HEAT SAFETY from the NWS- https://www.weather.gov/safety/heat *As stated yesterday, the latest Drought Monitor has us in a MODERATE DROUGHT for most of the county and in a SEVERE DROUGHT in the northeast part of the county. If we continue to receive some rainfall, it just [...]
SATURDAY JULY 29, 2023
0330L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/29/23 *HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR TODAY(SATURDAY) FROM NOON UNTIL 8PM TONIGHT. Heat index values to 106 are expected. Use extreme caution while working and while kids are playing outdoors. Here is a link to HEAT ISSUES FROM THE NWS- https://www.weather.gov/safety/heat *The new Drought Monitor has us in a MODERATE DROUGHT for most of the county and in a SEVERE DROUGHT in the northeast part of the county. If we [...]
FRIDAY JULY 28, 2023
0240L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/28/23 *HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR TODAY(FRIDAY) FROM NOON UNTIL 8PM TONIGHT. HEAT INDEX VALUES FROM 106 ARE POSSIBLE. USE EXTREME CAUTION IF WORKING IN THE HEAT. *The new Drought Monitor has us in a MODERATE/SEVERE drought depending on where you live in the county. If we continue to receive rainfall, it just might get a bit better before winter. We’ll see what happens. *The FIRE DANGER continues upwards. If [...]
THURSDAY JULY 27, 2023
0305L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/27/23 *HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT TODAY(THURSDAY) FROM NOON UNTIL 8PM TONIGHT. HEAT INDEX VALUES FROM 105 TO 108 ARE POSSIBLE. USE EXTREME CAUTION IF WORKING IN THE HEAT. *The FIRE DANGER continues upwards. If you decide to do any controlled burning, call it in to dispatch. 580-234-FIRE (3473). If it gets out of control, call 911. If we respond to a controlled burn and you are NOT THERE, it will [...]
WEDNESDAY JULY 26, 2023
0302L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/26/23 *HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT TODAY(WEDNESDAY) FROM NOON UNTIL 8PM TONIGHT. HEAT INDEX VALUES FROM 100 UP TO 108 IN SOME AREAS OF THE STATE ARE POSSIBLE. USE EXTREME CAUTION while working outdoors and take frequent breaks. *The FIRE DANGER continues to slowly creep upwards. If you decide to do any controlled burning, know, and understand the laws and regulations before setting a fire. Here is a link: https://www.ok-pba.org/laws-and-regulations Just [...]
TUESDAY JULY 25, 2023
0320L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/25/23 *HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT TODAY FROM NOON UNTIL 8PM TONIGHT. HEAT INDEX VALUES UP TO 108 IN SOME AREAS OF THE STATE ARE POSSIBLE. Advisories may be needed each day due to the excessive heat and humidity. Use EXTREME CAUTION while working outdoors and take frequent breaks. At least the winds will be blowing! *The FIRE DANGER is slowly creeping upwards. If you decide to do any controlled burning, [...]
MONDAY JULY 24, 2023
0300L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/24/23 * Rain/storms aren’t in the forecast this week so we can rest at night. The heater has been turned up for those that love the heat. For those that hate the heat, it will be a few months until fall arrives. Speaking of heat; a HEAT ADVISORY is in effect from noon TUESDAY through Tuesday evening until 8pm. We will be in or very near the 100s for high [...]
SUNDAY JULY 23, 2023
0315L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/23/23 * The heat will turn back on starting today with the HEAT INDEX near 100 then all of this coming week, we’ll be in the low 100’s on heat index temps. Rain chances will be low to non-existent so be prepared for the higher temps. We actually have enjoyed a cooler summer so far so just remember that the heat is normal for summer and it’s on its way. [...]
SATURDAY JULY 22, 2023
0335L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/22/23 *NO storms this morning but yesterday we received 1.6 inches of rainfall and maximum wind gust were 50 at the Lahoma Mesonet site and 58 at the Breckinridge site. The Vance AWOS SITE had 2 wind gusts of 84 MPH within 7 minutes of each other and an additional gust of 78mph after the last gust. Woodring airport had a max gust of 51 mph during this timeframe. *Damage-wise: [...]
FRIDAY JULY 21, 2023
0255L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-7/21/23 *SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH UNTIL 0700 LOCAL TIME THIS MORNING. *At 0245 local time we have a line of t-storms moving our way, see graphic. By the time most folks see the graphic the storms will be on us or just past us. The main threats with this will be wind gusts upwards of 70 mph and torrential rainfall. This line is moving east at roughly 45 mph so if [...]