March 2023
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 [...]
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 25, 2023
0340L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-02/25/23 * Warmer today with a chance for showers overnight. At least we’ll be above freezing. Sunday evening will be the main event with a very strong storm system that will push through the area. As this occurs Sunday evening, ALL HAZARDS are possible. That said, everything depends on timing but I think our biggest threat, as it looks right now, will be the winds since this will come across [...]
Friday February 24, 2023
0325L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-02/24/23 * Partly cloudy and cold for today. There might be some freezing precip later today so look at the graph attached. The situation for the severe event forecast for Sunday is still not set in stone. Many variables still up in the air, so as this all comes together, we just have to wait as this system gets closer. We have a briefing each day into Sunday so we’ll [...]
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 23, 2023
0400L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-02/23/23 *GARFIELD COUNTY EM is our Notification and Preparedness app. You’ll most likely need it this weekend so download it today. *We have gone from really nice temps back into the freezer and then this weekend to nice temps with a strong possibility for severe weather. There are a few details that haven’t come together for Sunday per guidance but as changes occur, I will send them out over our [...]
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 22, 2023
0335L- WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-02/22/23 *GARFIELD COUNTY EM is our Notification and Preparedness app. You will need it this Spring so download it today. * There is a chance for showers continuing this morning then clearing and very windy this afternoon. Wind gusts could reach 40 mph. A cold front should push into the area later today. It will be quite colder Thursday morning. * Overall, we’ll be ok so here is your [...]
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 21, 2023
0315L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-02/21/23 *GARFIELD COUNTY EM is our Notification and Preparedness app. You will need it this Spring so download it today. *Cloudy & windy during the day with a chance for thunderstorms overnight tonight. The Fire Danger will be elevated so controlled burning is NOT advised. Controlled burns from yesterday should be checked to make sure they are out as the winds could cause flare ups. * Overall, we’ll be [...]
MONDAY FEBRUARY 20, 2023
0330L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-02/20/23 * A weak front has traversed the area so temps here will be cooler than the southern part of the state. Winds will be light both today and tonight. If anyone decides to do any controlled burning today, winds will be 5-10 mph from the northwest. Fire can create it’s own weather so use extreme caution if burning today. If a mistake is made, call 911, and the proper [...]
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 19, 2023
0325L- SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-02/19/23 * A mild day on tap so get outside and enjoy. We’ll be clear to partly sunny for the most part today but temps will be up from yesterday. Winds won’t be as strong either. We'll continue with an elevated Fire Danger so be careful if doing anything related to fire. Call 911 if you make a mistake! * Overall, we’ll be ok so here is your forecast [...]
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 18, 2023
0400L- SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-02/18/23 * It may seem nice this morning with light winds but that will change dramatically this afternoon as a trough moves our way. Clouds will invade the area and here in northern Oklahoma, we may see a few rain drops but nothing that would amount to anything. Our biggest threat today will be the wind. There could be some gusts upwards of 40-45 mph or a bit higher [...]
