June 2023
MONDAY JUNE 5, 2023
0240L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/05/23 *** 3 MINUTE STORM SIREN TEST TODAY IN ENID AT NOON, WEATHER PERMITTING. *** **Want to be prepared for just about everything? Download our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app. Now you’re ready to be prepared by researching what’s on this app and applying this to you and your family. It’s a great starting point. * The following will be the basic norm for this week- low chances for thunderstorms will [...]
SUNDAY JUNE 4, 2023
0310L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/04/23 PREPAREDNESS begins with you downloading our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app. Don’t leave home without it. * The chance for rain will continue for today but we may get lucky again and it stay mostly dry. Fog could be an issue this morning so if you encounter it and visibility lessens, slow down and drive with caution. IF STORMS OCCUR, severe is not expected but again, if they do, then [...]
SATURDAY JUNE 3, 2023
0256L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/03/23 PREPAREDNESS begins with you downloading our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app. Don’t leave home without it. * Rainfall will continue off and on today as this system slowly moves through the area. Not anticipating severe storms but if they did occur, winds would be the main issue. Where outflow boundaries are located will be where additional storm development may occur during and later in the day. If the sun breaks [...]
FRIDAY JUNE 2, 2023
0230L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/02/23 * Please post your rain totals in the comments section or on the “GARFIELD COUNTY EM” app, post totals on the ASK THE DIRECTOR or DAMAGE REPORT icons. If you don’t have our app, get it today! *You sick of the rain yet? Yep, me too but we are actually still under severe drought conditions. After years of drought, we haven’t recovered as quickly as we think, even though [...]
THURSDAY JUNE 1, 2023
0250L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-6/01/23 * Yesterday evening was interesting. Storms fired up in the Hennessey area along a trough and built northwestward and the rest is history. Some areas didn’t see any rain and a few others received around 4 inches of rainfall east of Bison. We also had some pea to dime size hail. In Enid we had around 1.5 to 2.5 depending on where you were and possibly more. The only [...]
May 2023
WEDNESDAY MAY 31, 2023
0320L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/31/23 * The General Thunderstorm pattern will continue one more day when according to guidance, this ridge that we have grown accustomed to, will break down and we will transition to a more widespread rain pattern. This pattern will last from Thursday, through the weekend. Severe weather is not expected but with high precipitable water values, instability being higher, warm conditions, and a low level jet now involved, it could [...]
TUESDAY MAY 30, 2023
0325L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/30/23 * I think what I should say and let it go, is: it might rain, or it might not rain. This seems to have been the pattern and will remain the pattern through this coming weekend. This Thursday and Friday look to become a possible severe threat but between now and then, it will be anywhere from a 20% to 70% chance for rain on any given day. We’ll [...]
MONDAY MAY 29, 2023
0330L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/29/23 * Rain is possible once again but severe weather is not expected. If we see training storms in the area, there could be some flooding SO KEEP THAT CAUTIOUS EYE OUT. We’ll see what happens. * Overall, we’ll be ok. Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today- Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance [...]
SUNDAY MAY 28, 2023
0325L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/28/23 * This post also appears on the GARFIELD COUNTY EM app under GCEM BLOG* * We remain in that GENERAL risk area for thunderstorms. The higher severe threat area is out west in the Oklahoma/Texas panhandles as before. If you travel that way, just stay weather aware. As you will see in the forecast below, our chances are less than 50%. Just be prepared for some rain later today. [...]
SATURDAY MAY 27, 2023
0255L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/27/23 *This post also appears on the GARFIELD COUNTY EM app under GCEM BLOG* **We are in a GENERAL THUNDERSTORM risk area for today. As it appears per guidance right now, we may not see any rain as the areas with the higher risk are out in the Oklahoma/Texas panhandles. We will remain in this stagnant pattern, as stated in previous posts, for at least the next week or so [...]
FRIDAY MAY 26, 2023
0245L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/26/23 *This post also appears on the GARFIELD COUNTY EM app under GCEM BLOG* * Looking at the satellite loops this morning; You could see why we’re in the pattern we are dealing with. This is why computer models need to be used. It is impressive but we will remain in this pattern, it appears through “at least” mid-week next week. * The severe threat will be located along the [...]
THURSDAY MAY 25, 2023
0330L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/25/23 **Don’t forget to download our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app. You’re not prepared without it. *Another day of, is it going to rain or not, will be the question many will have. IT DEPENDS. Just be prepared for it just in case. This pattern will continue to affect the region for at least the next 6 to 7 days per guidance. In SW Oklahoma, the storms down there are supposed [...]
WEDNESDAY MAY 24, 2023
0330L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/24/23 *This post also appears on the GARFIELD COUNTY EM app under GCEM BLOG* *Showers and thunderstorms are in the forecast for today. There is anywhere from a 30% chance to a 50% chance through the next 7 days. As stated in previous posts, if it rains in any particular area, especially if heavier thunderstorms are involved, localized flooding may occur. *We received approximately ¼ of an inch in yesterdays [...]
TUESDAY MAY 23, 2023
0320L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/23/23 *This post also appears on the GARFIELD COUNTY EM app under GCEM BLOG* *We are in that GENERAL RISK AREA for thunderstorms again today and technically through this weekend. Anywhere from a 30 to 50% chance exists for thunderstorms. Better chances per guidance, even though guidance is a little sketchy, for actual severe weather appears to be this weekend when the upper low that is anchored out west, actually [...]
MONDAY MAY 22, 2023
0325L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/22/23 * After reading the guidance from the SPC, Wichita and Norman WFO’S, we’ll stand a chance for scattered showers and thunderstorms for the next several days. There is no promise that it will rain everywhere but if it rains where you are it may be heavy at times. If storms can organize out there, hail and winds will become a possible problem. What happens tomorrow will depend on what [...]
SUNDAY MAY 21, 2023
0330L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-5/21/23 SHORT AND SWEET: * Another nice day is expected with temps in the low to mid 70’s along with light winds. Enjoy this while you can as rain chances will increase this week. This doesn’t mean it will rain all of the time but the possibility is there. Normally, at this time of the year, we are humid and very warm so as stated, enjoy this cooler weather while [...]
SATURDAY MAY 20, 2023
0340L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 5/20/23 *The RAIN is over for a day or so. There is a good chance to see fog in the area this morning so slow down and be careful. Don’t over-drive the conditions out there. Today will be dry and cool and you may notice some haze out there. The haze will be smoke from the fires in western Canada, per guidance. Next chance for rain will be later [...]
FRIDAY MAY 19, 2023
0330L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 5/19/23 *GARFIELD COUNTY EM is our notification and Preparedness app. NWS advisories and warnings come through in detail automatically when issued. You’ll also get our advisories. Be ready and informed from GCEM and the NWS. * We are in a General Risk area for severe weather and if storms occur, heavy rainfall along with hail and gusty winds would be our primary threats. A cold front is pushing towards [...]
THURSDAY MAY 18, 2023
0325L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 5/18/23 * At 0300L-Showers and a few embedded thunderstorms are affecting west-central Oklahoma and moving into the central part of the state. Showers are possible this morning but it appears our rainfall for the day may come later this afternoon and overnight. We are in the General Risk Area today so the larger severe risk will be in western and southwestern Oklahoma. We’ll also be dealing with a cold [...]
WEDNESDAY MAY 17, 2023
0335L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 5/17/23 * A nice day then rain chances this evening and tomorrow. Today’s temps will be a little below normal but winds will also be in check so enjoy the day with “mostly” sunny skies. Tonight, storms should form out in the eastern Texas Panhandle, per guidance, and move across the area overnight. Some of these storms could be severe due to winds and possibly hail so we’ll keep [...]
