January 2022
SUNDAY JANUARY 2, 2022
0325L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-1/02/22 1- WIND CHILL ADVISORY UNTIL 0900 LOCAL TIME. THE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS BEEN ALLOWED TO EXPIRE. 2- Per forecast guidance, it doesn’t appear we’ll get back above 32 degrees until Monday around noon time. We’ll have another front come through around mid-week. At 0250L, it’s 12 degrees with a wind chill of -5. Just a touch chilly but it is winter. We should warm up into the mid [...]
SATURDAY JANUARY 1, 2022
0335L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-1/01/22 1- HAPPY NEW YEAR! We are in a WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY until noon today. 2- Light precipitation is possible this morning as this first wave pushes through the area. Colder and drier air will push in as the day progresses dropping temps even further. The wind chill will be the important problem so if you plan on being outside, cover up in layers. On the precip end, we can [...]
December 2021
FRIDAY DECEMBER 31, 2021
0330L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-12/31/21 1-One more day of very mild temperatures and the bottom, literally, falls out for a couple of days. Like I have stated part of this week, the most dangerous part of this storm system will be the wind chill and the roughly 50 degree difference in high temps. Other than that, we might see some light freezing precip by way of freezing rain, sleet, and possibly snow. It won’t [...]
THURSDAY DECEMBER 30, 2021
0325L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-12/30/21 1- Mild weather for today and then changes are in the works as a strong cold front moves in our direction. A chance for rain has been added to the forecast for Friday here so we’ll see how that pans out. Severe weather is possible in SE Oklahoma so if you plan on going in that direction, stay alert. 2- Several scenarios could occur as this system moves in. [...]
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 29, 2021
0310L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-12/29/21 ADVISORY-We are sill on track for cold weather and extremely cold wind chill temps on Saturday into early Sunday. EXTREME CAUTION IS ADVISED while outdoors. 1- This morning, mild weather will continue here through Friday. Winds will be light out of the north and northeast until Thursday morning when they become southerly and gusty then a cold front pushes in early Saturday and you know the rest. 2- Highs [...]
TUESDAY DECEMBER 28, 2021
0335L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM ENID/GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-12/28/21 DANGEROUSLY COLD TEMPS THIS WEEKEND ARE FORECAST. 1- I posted a short message on social media yesterday concerning the weather towards and on this weekend. I stated the word BRUTAL. Take this to heart as high temps through Friday will be in the 50s and 60s. SATURDAY WE DROP INTO THE 20S FOR HIGHS, INTO THE SINGLE DIGITS OVERNIGHT WITH WINDCHILL TEMPS EARLY SUNDAY DOWN TO -9 DEGREES BELOW [...]
MONDAY DECEMBER 27, 2021
0300L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-12/27/21 1- A cool front moved through overnight. No rain, just a wind shift. Another one will push through later Tuesday evening bringing colder air and strong northerly winds with it. There will be a small possibility of some rain overnight but it looks so-so right now. The big change in temps looks to be on New Years day when we may have highs in the mid to upper 30s. [...]
SUNDAY DECEMBER 26, 2021
SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-12/26/21 1-More of the same with warm temps, windy conditions, and an occasional front pushing in. A cold front Monday night will cool things down some but we’ll rebound fairly quickly. There is a chance for a substantial cold front by the weekend but all models aren’t on board yet. We’ll see what happens as we get closer to the end of this year. 2- There is a Red Flag [...]
SATURDAY DECEMBER 25, 2021
0340L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-12/25/21 1-MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE! HOPE YOU ALL HAVE A GOOD DAY! 2- WEATHER-WISE, it will be cooler as a weak front pushed into the area overnight. Winds will be gusty at times so be careful out there. Fire weather concerns will continue for the foreseeable future. Remember to call 911 if you see smoke and/or fire. Temps will fluctuate this week but stay mostly above normal through the end of [...]
FRIDAY DECEMBER 24, 2021
0335L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-12/24/21 1- Very warm with highs in the upper 70s into the low 80s. Winds will be strong out of the southwest and the fire danger will be critical. There is a RED FLAG WARNING just to our west. Keep a close eye all around and call 911 if you see smoke or fire. 2- Weather-wise, nothing happening except warmth and wind. There will be some cloud cover today and [...]
THURSDAY DECEMBER 23, 2021
0330L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-12/23/21 1-Warm temps will continue through CHRISTMAS weekend and as it appears through most of next week. There will be several fronts move through the area causing temps to fall some but even those lower high temps will be higher than what is considered normal. Hopefully, that makes sense. 2- Winds along with lower humidity will also cause the fire danger to go up and down. My opinion on the [...]
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 22, 2021
0350L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-12/22/21 1- Another nice day today with warm temps and fairly light winds. Overall, we all should be enjoying this nice weather. It will change after the first of the year. Just understand that this isn’t the first warmer than normal Christmas season that we have had. There have been many of these before. We are also in a MODERATE DROUGHT so be careful using anything related to fire. 2- [...]
TUESDAY DECEMBER 21 2021
0305L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-12/21/21 GARFIELD COUNTY EM IS OUR EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION APP. IF YOU DON’T HAVE IT, YOU WILL NEED IT. DOWNLOAD IT TODAY! 1- Cool air, low humidity & dew point temps, and mostly clear skies will bring nice conditions if you are standing in the sun out of the breeze. Otherwise, you may be a bit chilly out there. This is what we can expect until the latter part of the [...]
MONDAY DECEMBER 20, 2021
0400L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-12/20/21 1- A fairly good week weather-wise as we can expect several fronts to push through starting later today. Temps won’t be a major issue with these fronts but they will keep moisture from returning so the Fire danger will be around. Later this week winds will increase and it appears that Friday and Saturday will be our more critical Fire weather days. We’ll see what happens as the week [...]
SUNDAY DECEMBER 19, 2021
0350L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-12/19/21 1-Very cold early this morning but we should recover into the mid to upper 40s later today. Winds will be nominal. Humidity will be low for the most part also so be extremely careful with anything that utilizes fire. Wind-wise, each day will pose its own risks so if you plan on doing any burning, make sure you let dispatch know and they’ll let us know. You can get [...]
SATURDAY DECEMBER 18, 2021
0310L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-12/18/21 1- A cold front pushed in late yesterday and has brought much colder air with it. We’ll see some gusty winds today but nothing compared to Wednesday. The fire danger as stated in past posts, will continue through the wintertime so please be careful with anything related to fire. Overall, we’ll be ok so here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Saturday-Sunny & Colder. Highs in the mid-40s. North [...]
FRIDAY DECEMBER 17, 2021
0315L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-12/17/21 1- A cold front is working its way towards us and winds will shift from southerly to northerly later this afternoon. Late tonight, the winds will increase with wind gusts upwards of 30 mph and last through most of Saturday then weaken later in the day. Temps today will be in the upper 50s and Saturday they will be in the mid-40s. There is a low chance a few [...]
THURSDAY DECEMBER 16, 2021
0335L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-12/16/21 1-The wind did blow along with the dust, smoke, and whatever else was in the air. Our highest “recorded” wind speed was 58 mph at the Lahoma Mesonet sight and at the Vance Air Force Base “AWOS” station. That stands for automated weather observing system. I really believe we had higher gusts around the area so if you have an anemometer that records info, please send it to me. [...]
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 15, 2021
0320L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-12/15/21 1-RED FLAG WARNING to our west, WIND ADVISORY here, and a MARGINAL RISK for severe weather to our east. Looks like a typical day in Oklahoma. The main issue here will be the wind. We are expecting wind GUSTS upwards of 60 mph at times so if you plan on being outside, be prepared for dirt and whatever else that may be flying around. East/west travel may be a [...]
TUESDAY DECEMBER 14, 2021
0340L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-12/14/21 1- WARM AND WINDY TODAY AND YOU NEED TO GET PREPARED FOR WEDNESDAY’S WIND EVENT. For today, winds will average 10-20 mph with the highest wind gusts occurring around mid-afternoon when gusts could reach 30 mph. Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today-Decreasing clouds. Highs in the lower 70s. South winds 10 to 20 mph gusting to 28 mph. Tonight-Partly cloudy. Warmer. Lows in the upper 50s. South [...]
