March 2023
FRIDAY MARCH 17, 2023
0355L- FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/17/23 *Sunny with light to moderate winds. Wind gusts today shouldn’t exceed 20-25 mph. Yesterday’s max wind gusts, per the Oklahoma Mesonet, were 48 mph at the Breckenridge site and 46 mph at the Lahoma site. Nothing close to that expected today. *Overall, we’ll be ok so enjoy the sunshine for the next several days. Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today- Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. [...]
THURSDAY MARCH 16, 2023
0400L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 03/16/23 * First of all, thank you to those that came to the Storm Spotter Training last night and a big thank you to Rick Smith, the Warning Coordination Meteorologist from the NWS/NORMAN. We had 70 in attendance. *A cold front is working its way towards us and should move through the area later this morning. Winds have been a factor since yesterday and will continue to be so [...]
WEDNESDAY MARCH 15, 2023
0330L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 03/15/23 * TONIGHT: STORM SPOTTER TRAINING, Open to the Public: will be held at 216 West Oxford, at 6:30 pm. Training will be held in the Sheriff’s training room. Come in the front door on the south side of the building. *WINDS will be our nemesis today as we can expect wind gusts upwards of 40 mph. We ask that NO CONTROLLED BURNING take place today or on Friday [...]
TUESDAY MARCH 14, 2023
0340L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 03/14/23 *The following is Open to the Public: STORM SPOTTER TRAINING, will be held at 216 West Oxford, Wednesday March 15, 2023, at 6:30 pm. Training will be held in the Sheriff’s training room. Again, this training is open to the public. *WINDY and WARMER with partly cloudy skies. Wind gusts could reach upwards of 25 mph. Wednesday will be another story with wind gusts upwards of 45 mph. [...]
MONDAY MARCH 13, 2023
0255L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 03/13/23 *The following is Open to the Public: STORM SPOTTER TRAINING, will be held at 216 West Oxford, Wednesday March 15, 2023, at 6:30 pm. Training will be held in the Sheriff’s training room. Again, this training is open to the public. *For today, light northerly winds and cool. We’ll be clear early then we’ll see some clouds move in as the day progresses. Not a bad day, just [...]
SUNDAY MARCH 12, 2023
0325L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 03/12/23 * Partly sunny off and on will exist this morning and afternoon along with north winds. It will be cooler than yesterday and this trend appears to stay around for the majority of the up and coming week. There is a low chance for some drizzle later this morning into the afternoon and then it appears that we’ll have another chance for rain on Thursday. We’ll see what [...]
SATURDAY MARCH 11, 2023
0330L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 03/11/23 *Winds will remain gusty from the south until a cold front pushes into the area later this morning. There is a low chance for rain but we’ll most likely remain dry with this one. No snow in the foreseeable future either. * Overall, we’ll be ok so here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today- Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs around 70. South winds [...]
FRIDAY MARCH 10, 2023
0300L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 03/10/23 *Enjoy the sunshine today with high temps in the 50’s. Winds will be light so it shouldn’t seem too cold. Northerly winds will shift to the south around mid- morning or so but will remain light. Winds will increase overnight as another cold front approaches and enters the area later tomorrow afternoon. Personally, I am ready for the weather to stay warm and stop the roller coaster affect. [...]
THURSDAY MARCH 9, 2023
0320L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 03/09/23 ** THE OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT IS SPONSORING “STORM SPOTTER TRAINING” TO BE HELD WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15, 2023, AT 6:30 PM IN THE SHERIFF’S TRAINING ROOM AT 216 WEST OXFORD IN ENID. THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND.** * Very slight chance for possible rainfall this morning and then clearing, this afternoon. Another shot of cold air will come our way via a cold front later this afternoon/evening [...]
WEDNESDAY MARCH 8, 2023
0325L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 03/08/23 * We are in a GENERAL RISK area for thunderstorms today. The chances are low that we’ll see any rain but if you go south, stay aware of conditions in the area you may be traveling. We’ll stay mostly cloudy and cool with light northerly winds. * Overall, we’ll be ok so here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today- Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers this [...]
TUESDAY MARCH 7, 2023
0315L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 03/07/23 *Cloudy, cool, with a chance for rain will be in the forecast this week. We aren’t expecting any severe weather here, per guidance, but there is that risk down south. If you plan to travel that way, keep up with the latest from the NWS. * Overall, we’ll be ok so here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today- Cloudy. A slight chance of showers this morning, then [...]
MONDAY MARCH 6, 2023
0335L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 03/06/23 * A cold front will push in today shifting winds from the southwest to the north sometime this morning. Per guidance, it will stall out somewhere near the RED RIVER and will be the focus point for rain this week as it drifts back and forth. No precipitation is expected with this passage today. We’ll see how our possibilities change this week. * Overall, we’ll be ok so [...]
SUNDAY MARCH 5, 2023
0300L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 03/05/23 *Warm and windy today with strong south-southwest winds that may gust upwards of 35-40 mph. * A RED FLAG WARNING is in effect for the western tier counties along with Woodward and Woods counties in NW Oklahoma. The FIRE DANGER is CRITICAL out west today. For our area, just keep your eyes peeled for smoke and or fire. It won’t take long for any fire to get out [...]
SATURDAY MARCH 4, 2023
0316L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 03/04/23 * We are expecting a cool front to push into the area this morning. Winds will become northeasterly. We do expect abundant sunshine so get outside and enjoy. * Winds will shift back out of the south overnight and increase dramatically so be prepared for wind gusts upwards of 35 to 40 mph in the afternoon. Fire weather comes into play so we ask that NO CONTROLLED BURNING [...]
FRIDAY MARCH 3, 2023
0255L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 03/03/23 * Clearing skies from west to east will occur this morning as the upper low pressure system moves northeast. There is a slight chance for showers this morning as wraparound moisture moves through the northern part of the state from this system. No major impacts are expected. *We will warm up as the sky clears today and southerly winds will return tonight. The weekend looks good with warm [...]
THURSDAY MARCH 2, 2023
0345L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 03/02/23 *We are in a GENERAL RISK area for showers during the day and then we could see some snow over night as we dip below freezing. No major risks today as it looks right now other than the snow overnight. Accumulations should be light BUT if roads are wet or look wet in the morning use EXTREME CAUTION while driving. If you want to read the long version [...]
WEDNESDAY MARCH 1, 2023
0355L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 03/01/23 *The National Weather Service Meteorologist in Charge from Norman was here in Enid yesterday afternoon and did his investigation concerning the storms from Sunday evening. His opinion was that the damage in the area of Norman Road was STRAIGHT LINE WINDS IN EXCESS OF 80 MPH. He stated that they will put this into the database as THUNDERSTORM WIND of 80-90 mph. The Hillsdale damage was ruled as [...]
February 2023
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 28, 2023
0330L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-02/28/23 * SUNNY SKIES EXPECTED TODAY WITH GUSTY WINDS. * FIRE DANGER will increase today especially out west so keep your eyes peeled and call 911 if you see smoke and/or fire. Relative Humidity and Dew Point temps will be in the teens and twenties and along with wind will help promote fire spread. Controlled burning is NOT advised. * Overall, we’ll be ok so here is your forecast from [...]
MONDAY FEBRUARY 27, 2023
0355L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-02/27/23 *WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 0600 LOCAL TIME this morning. *PER LAST NIGHT’S STORMS; If you sustained structural, roof and/or tree damage, “EMAIL” me with name, address, and a phone number and I will contact you. NWS officials should be up here sometime this week for assessments after receiving my reports. My email is mike@gcem.org *Today will be relatively calm. After daybreak, winds should settle down and we should [...]
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 26, 2023
0330L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-02/26/23 * Download our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app today and stay up to date with NWS and OUR WARNINGS. *WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4PM TODAY UNTIL 6AM MONDAY MORNING. *MODERATE RISK FOR SEVERE WEATHER THIS EVENING. With all risks possible, winds and hail are our most likely concerns. The Tornado threat is low for our area but not out of the question. *Torrential rainfall, high winds, possibly quarter size [...]
