December 2021
MONDAY DECEMBER 13, 2021
0330L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-12/13/21 1- FIRE DANGER CONTINUES. We asked that no controlled burning occur until forecast winds stay below 10-15 mph, this includes gusts. There were 4 fires in the county yesterday, one of which started in northern Logan County and burned into southern Garfield County. Forestry had to be called in to help with that fire. USE EXTREME CAUTION utilizing anything related to fire. 2- Weather-wise, continued warm, windy, and dangerous. [...]
SUNDAY DECEMBER 12, 2021
0330L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-12/12/21 1- Warm and windy with a critical Fire Weather situation brewing. There is a RED FLAG WARNING in effect covering the western 1/3rd of the state. We aren’t in it at this time. Conditions will dictate that as the day and the week progress. Either way, use extreme caution while utilizing ANYTHING related to fire and NO CONTROLLED BURNING TODAY. Call 911 if you see smoke and or fire. [...]
SATURDAY DECEMBER 11, 2021
0310L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-12/11/21 The winds blew and we suffered some damage but we had no major wildland fires yesterday. We will be cooler today and the winds will be a little gusty but nothing like yesterday. The wind will shift back around to the S-SW around mid-day or so. Overall, the dust in the air can hopefully settle down some. Sunday, winds will increase from the south and remain strong and gusty [...]
FRIDAY DECEMBER 10, 2021
0325L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-12/10/21 “RED FLAG WARNING” IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING. SW WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS UPWARDS OF 50 MPH ARE POSSIBLE. IF YOU SEE SMOKE/FIRE, CALL 911 IMMEDIATELY SO THE PROPER RESPONSE CAN BE DISPATCHED. 1- TO FIRE PERSONNEL- Spread components this afternoon could exceed 100+ft/minute at times so a quick response will be crucial. Will advise on Fire Weather conditions at 1300L. [...]
THURSDAY DECEMBER 09 2021
0350L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-12/09/21 1- Another warm day with a weak front that will push in later this morning or early afternoon. No precip expected and then tomorrow we will be in a Fire weather Watch which may likely become a RED FLAG WARNING. We’ll have to wait and see how conditions develop. 2-I know some don’t care about the fire weather situation but we as firefighters, especially in the rural community, do [...]
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 08, 2021
0335L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-12/08/21 1- 50s and 60s for highs through next Monday with lows in the 30s and 40s. The unfortunate part is, no rain in site. Winds will be gusty and the Fire Danger will increase. If you see smoke or fire, call 911 asap so the proper response can be sent. 2- The above stated, keep your coats handy just in case. Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today-Sunny, [...]
TUESDAY DECEMBER 7, 2021
0305L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-12/07/21 1- The roller coaster in temps will continue and rain chances are pretty much out of the picture. We are extremely dry and we are in a MODERATE DROUGHT. This will probably get worse before it gets better so keep an eye out for smoke and fire and call 911 immediately so the proper response can be sent. This is vital especially when the wind is blowing. A quick [...]
MONDAY DECEMBER 6, 2021
0320L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-12/06/21 1- COLDER AIR HAS ARRIVED! WE WILL BE WINDY AND A LOT COLDER TODAY. WIND CHILL TEMPS COULD BE IN THE TEENS AND LOWER 20s THIS MORNING. Extreme caution is advised. Bundle up the kids if they have to be outside for a while today. Adults should take the same precautions. 2- NO RAIN IN SIGHT so be extremely careful while utilizing anything related to fire. We will have [...]
SUNDAY DECEMBER 5, 2021
0400L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-12/05/21 1- Changes are coming for the colder. Today, the roller coaster warms us back up around 70 then a cold front will push in later this afternoon into the early evening and bring with it very strong winds and colder air. The wind gradient tightens during the day today as this front approaches. Secure anything that could take flight out of the yard. No rain should occur with this [...]
SATURDAY DECEMBER 4, 2021
0300L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-12/4/21 1- The roller coaster starts with the front that pushed through yesterday. We’ll see high temps in the 50s and modest NE winds. We’ll warm up around 70 on Sunday then a strong cold front will push in and we’ll see overnight lows in the 20s and highs next week in the 40s and 50s. I call this the battle of the seasons. The one thing that is relevant [...]
FRIDAY DECEMBER 3, 2021
0320L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-12/03/21 1- Do you like roller coaster rides? Temperature-wise, we will be on one for the next 7 days. See the graphic titled NEXT 7 DAYS. Top numbers are highs, lows are low. We will have several fronts come through bringing us colder air. Winds will be much stronger in the Sunday/Monday timeframe. Overall, keep a coat in the vehicle just in case you need it and enjoy the warm [...]
THURSDAY DECEMBER 2, 2021
0305L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-12/02/21 1- Tired of the warm weather and want to get back down closer to what is considered normal for this time of year? Dust off your coats as you MIGHT need them next week. I am not saying any winter precip as that looks bleak right now BUT colder temps are definitely in the picture. We’ll see what happens as forecasts change and then verify. 2- With foliage pretty [...]
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 01, 2021
0325L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-12/01/21 1- Warm and mild as we continue with this nice weather. During this warmup period, you should be taking this time to make sure you have things around the house ready for winter. As we all know, this type of weather going Isn’t going to last forever so don’t let your guard down. Get that winterization done as soon as possible along with downloading our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app. [...]
November 2021
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 30, 2021
0340L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/30/21 1- A weak cold front will push through the area today bringing with it some cooler air. Winds will become northerly at first then northeasterly and gusty around mid-afternoon. Winds should lay down and become light and variable by sundown. Overall, a cooler day can be expected with no precipitation. Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Tuesday-Sunny, with a high near 67. Light east northeast wind becoming northeast [...]
MONDAY NOVEMBER 29, 2021
0330L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/29/21 1- VOICE ONLY SIREN TEST IN ENID TODAY. The voice test will be conducted every Monday at noon through the fall & winter months whether it’s cloudy or not. Remember that these are electronic outdoor warning sirens. Unless you live near one, you won’t hear them inside of your home. Download our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app so you’ll get warnings inside of your homes and make sure you have [...]
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 28, 2021
0330L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/28/21 1- COOLER. Highs in the 50s with light NW winds. Winds will shift back around to the south around mid-afternoon. Overall, a really nice day! Get outside and enjoy the cooler air. Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Sunday-Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. North winds around 10 mph in the morning becoming light and variable. Sunday Night-Clear. Lows in the upper 30s. Light and variable winds becoming [...]
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 27, 2021
0330L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/27/21 1- Another nice day with temps in the 60s and southerly winds. There will be a windshift due to a weak front later this morning or sometime in the early to mid-afternoon timeframe. We aren’t expecting any precip here at all, just a windshift. Overall, we’ll be ok so get outside and enjoy some sunshine. 2- The FIRE DANGER will be up there too. Be sure and call 911 [...]
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 26, 2021
0410L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/26/21 1- Sunny and windy with highs in the 60s. It will be cold this morning as at the time of this typing, we are at 26 degrees. We will recover from the cold temps very nicely. Fire Danger is still out there and will be around now through Spring so be careful and report any smoke and fire to 911. 2- Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Today-Sunny, [...]
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 25, 2021
0300L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/25/21 “HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE! I HOPE YOU ALL HAVE A GREAT DAY.” 1- The cold front made it through the area and in it’s wake, the wind. Winds will be gusty but should lay down later this afternoon and we’ll see gradual clearing this afternoon. There was no precipitation with this front and it doesn’t appear we will see any for at least the next 7 days. 2- The above [...]
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 24, 2021
0400L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/24/21 1- WINDY AND DRY CONDITIONS TODAY AS A COLD FRONT APPROACHES. It should pass through the area later this afternoon as it looks right now, then winds will become northerly and very strong. The Fire Danger will be close to critical so be sure and call 911 in the event you see smoke and fire. Controlled burning is NOT ADVISED for today. Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; [...]
