April 2022
MONDAY APRIL 4, 2022
0315L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-4/04/22 1- Rain is in the forecast for today and maybe this evening, then its windy and mostly dry the rest of the week. No severe weather expected here. That said, if you plan on traveling to the southern part of Oklahoma or North Texas, pay attention to weather conditions later today. 2- Overall, not a bad day so enjoy the cooler weather. The Fire Danger will increase for the [...]
SUNDAY APRIL 3, 2022
0315L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-4/03/22 1- Warm today with strong southerly winds and a Marginal risk for severe weather later this afternoon into the evening hours. We do have another front pushing in this afternoon which will help with our rain chances. There will be a severe threat with any thunderstorms that occur. We’ll keep an eye out. 2- This would be a good time to download our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app. NWS warnings [...]
SATURDAY APRIL 2, 2022
0325L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-4/02/22 1- We received a little rain overnight that appears to be just a trace. That system is moving away and so now we wait until later on Sunday for the next system. It appears we will be seeing this pattern through mid-week. Today should be sunny and warm with light winds. Get outside and enjoy. 2- With the higher end of storm season approaching, you will see me taking [...]
FRIDAY APRIL 1, 2022
0325L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-4/01/22 PREPAREDNESS starts and ends with “GARFIELD COUNTY EM” 1- Warmer today and windy. A storm system moving in from the west and a cold front approaching the area later tonight will give us a possibility for rain later this afternoon and overnight. Amounts don’t look really good but if storms occur, the wind most likely will be the main threat. 2- Saturday and most of Sunday look pretty good [...]
March 2022
THURSDAY MARCH 31, 22
0325L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/31/22 1- ANOTHER COOL DAY IN THE 50S WITH GUSTY WINDS. There is a slight chance we may see some snow flurries early this morning but nothing measurable is expected. This is because of a shortwave trough moving across the area. As it moves away, the snow chances go away too. 2- Overall, we’ll ok so hang in there and the sunshine should return later today. Here is your forecast [...]
WEDNESDAY MARCH 30, 2022
0400L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/30/22 1-WINDY and COOLER today with strong northwesterly winds. That said, we are in a WIND ADVISORY from 0600L until 1800L (6AM TO 6PM). Wind gusts up to 45 mph are possible as the cold front pushes southeast. 2- We didn’t receive very much rain here in the Enid area but points to our north did. I will hopefully have their rainfall amounts in a later post. Overall, we’ll be [...]
TUESDAY MARCH 29, 2022
0340L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/29/22 1-RED FLAG FIRE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY UNTIL 9PM TONIGHT. EXTREME conditions are expected. Those conditions are high temps, very low humidity, and strong winds. 2- We are also in a WIND ADVISORY from 11 am today until 8 pm tonight. Southerly winds 20-30 mph gusting to 45mph are possible. 3- We also are in a SLIGHT RISK area for severe weather later this evening and overnight. [...]
MONDAY MARCH 28, 2022
0325L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/28/22 1- Warm weather continues with warmer temps and slowly increasing winds. Besides dirt and some smoke in the air, we should have a relatively nice day. A storm system will push in later on Tuesday and bring us a chance for some thunderstorm activity in which some storms could be severe. We’ll see how this comes together in later guidance. 2- The Fire Danger continues so use EXTREME caution [...]
SUNDAY MARCH 25, 2022
0355L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 3/25/22 1- Mostly sunny conditions for today with temps in the 60s. Winds will be a little gusty at times but not too bad. Controlled burning should be watched very carefully as winds will be gusting out of the east. 2- Overall, today will be another nice day but with higher winds. Get out and enjoy. Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Sunday-Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, [...]
SATURDAY MARCH 26, 2022
0320L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/26/22 1- The roughly 2 inches of rain we have received over the last 2 weeks has helped us drought-wise bringing us back from extreme drought conditions to the severe drought level. Everyone still needs to be careful out there. Foliage is still very dry so continue to use extreme caution. 2- Today will be one of those very nice light wind and warm temperature days so get outside and [...]
FRIDAY MARCH 25, 2022
0345L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/25/22 1- A mild day is expected as a weak cold front pushes through the area this morning. Gusty north winds will occur then lay down later this afternoon as those effects of the front move southeast. The Fire Danger is nominal but with the windshift and the dryer air moving in, we’ll have that small chance for fire so be careful out there with anything related to fire. 2- [...]
THURSDAY MARCH 24, 2022
0250L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/24/22 1- Clear and windy conditions are expected again today. A thermal trough is moving through the area early this morning and could cause some precip. If it does, it will be very light and not last very long. 2-Winds will be northwesterly, for the most, and will lay down later tonight. They will be back up on Friday, out of the north, and become easterly on Saturday around 10-15 [...]
WEDNESDAY MARCH 23, 2022
0330L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/23/22 1- Rain and winds were the issues yesterday and it appears we will continue with the winds again today. Yesterday’s max wind gust was 46 mph. We may see some more rainfall later today, though light, as another disturbance pushes across the area. We expect another front Friday that shouldn’t have any major effect on us. 2- Sunshine will return after today for the rest of the week so [...]
TUESDAY MARCH 22, 2022
0400L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/22/22 1- WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT until 7 pm Tuesday evening. Northwest winds 25-35 mph with higher gusts of 45-50 mph are expected. These wind gusts could cause damages to trees, homes, and may affect your driving in crosswinds. There is a HIGH WIND WARNING in effect for the northwestern 2 tiers of counties so if you plan on traveling, use extreme caution. See attached graphics. 2- We have received [...]
MONDAY MARCH 21, 2022
0310L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/21/22 1-RAIN is possible today and tonight as a storm system moves toward the area. Timing looks to be an issue but this afternoon and tonight look to be our better chance for precipitation if we receive any. Severe weather isn’t expected. Rainfall amounts are shown in a graphic that is attached. We’ll see what happens for sure. 2- A cold front is expected to move through the area later [...]
SUNDAY MARCH 20, 2022
0335L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/20/22 1- RED FLAG FIRE WARNING in effect from noon until 9 pm. Sustained south winds 20 to 25 mph gusting upwards of 35 mph, humidity as low as 17%, and temps in the upper 70s will put us under critical conditions. NO CONTROLLED BURNING today AND for those that burned on Saturday, please go out and make sure your burn is completely extinguished. 2- Other than the above for [...]
SATURDAY MARCH 19, 2022
0330L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/19/22 1- A nice recovery from the cooler weather yesterday is expected with lighter winds out of the west. Get outside and enjoy. 2- Fire conditions are still elevated so be careful out there. Overall, a nice weekend then chances for thunderstorms on Monday are possible. We’ll see what happens. 3- Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today-Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the lower 70s. West winds [...]
FRIDAY MARCH 18, 2022
0330L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/18/22 1- WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 12 NOON. 2- Much needed rain has fallen and is still falling in and around the area at 0300L. I have just over ½ inch of rainfall. I’ll take it. It won’t put too much of a dent in the drought but it’s better than nothing. Email your totals to me if you all get time. Thank you. 3- Enjoy the rain and [...]
THURSDAY MARCH 17, 2022
0350L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/17/22 1- A Pacific front will push through the area today shifting winds and cooling us down a little. It might bring with it, a chance for thunderstorms. It doesn’t look real promising for our area but we’ll see what Mother Nature can throw at us. If we do see thunderstorms, the main threats would be hail and winds. We can only hope for the rain. Strong winds are expected [...]
WEDNESDAY MARCH 16, 2022
0330L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-3/16/22 1-RED FLAG FIRE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON UNTIL 7PM THIS EVENING. Strong winds, low humidity, and temps in the upper 70s to low 80s are expected. 2- Other than the above, a normal day in northern Oklahoma, We had several fires yesterday and was able to get them contained. Today may be a different story depending on where they occur. We ask that there be no controlled burning [...]
