December 2021
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 [...]
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 [...]
