November 2020
MONDAY NOVEMBER 30, 2020
0400L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/30/2020 1- Today and Tuesday look ok. Cool days and cold nights for the week. We’ll have a few fronts push in and we might have an opportunity for some light snow late Wednesday evening into Thursday morning. Per guidance, we could see maybe ½ to 1 inch of snow. It’s a 20% chance so we’ll see how this mess comes together. 2- Be sure to download our GARFIELD COUNTY [...]
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 29, 2020
0345L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/29/2020 1- GARFIELD COUNTY EM is our app. If you haven’t downloaded it yet, you will need it over this winter so get it now and learn how it works so you can better prepare for what’s to come. 2- A cold front will push into the area this afternoon bringing colder temps and strong north winds. Any precip that we had going on will be pushed out with it. [...]
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 28, 2020
0330L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/28/20 GARFIELD COUNTY EM is our app. Preparedness=Resilience 1- Winds will become southerly this morning and the clouds will move back in as we see a return of moisture occurring ahead of the next storm system. It appears the higher impact will be south of us. If we do see rainfall, it would be later this evening and overnight. The storm system will push through tonight from the west as [...]
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 27, 2020
0340L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/27/2020 1- Hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving. I will keep this short and sweet for the most part. Cool days and cold nights can be expected here. We’ll have several fronts push through between now and Tuesday keeping us on the cool side of guidance. Overall, a nice week coming up. This said, here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Friday- Sunny, with a high near 53. North northeast [...]
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 26, 2020
0330L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/26/2020 1- Thanksgiving is here and it appears that it will be a very nice day. At times, the wind may seem a little cool but if you stay in the sun, block out the breeze, you’ll really enjoy the day. There is a moderate risk for severe eating so take the proper precautions and don’t eat too much turkey, ham, dressing, or pumpkin pie. 2- We will have a [...]
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 25, 2020
0350L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/25/2020 1- Nice day today with lots of sunshine but with a little wind. Overall a nice day to get out and absorb some natural Vitamin D. It’s actually good for you. Thursday will be similar to today so again, enjoy the outdoors. 2- Tuesday morning I received ½ inch of rainfall and then when the thunderstorms rolled through in the afternoon, another ¼ of an inch. TOTAL=3/4 of an [...]
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 24, 2020
0330L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/24/2020 1- We are in a SLIGHT RISK AREA for severe weather this afternoon into this evening. Main threats are quarter size hail, winds to 80 mph, and a very low threat for isolated tornadoes. All this is dependent on where this storm system out west actually tracks and where the front is when this mess arrives. SEE GRAPHIC BELOW. 2- This would be one of times where having our [...]
MONDAY NOVEMBER 23, 2020
0350L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/23/2020 GARFIELD COUNTY EM is our notification app. If you don’t have it, you will need it. Just remember-PREPAREDNESS=RESILIENCE 1- Just an FYI to everyone. I no longer have facebook on my phone. They continue to change settings that I can’t reverse. I like to think that I am in control of my phone and now I am. I would be logged out and suddenly all by itself, I was [...]
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 22, 2020
0400L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/22/2020 1- SUNSHINE will return today and winds should be light so get outside and enjoy it while you can. Clouds move back in late tonight and we’ll have a chance for rain late Monday into Tuesday then a chance for severe weather later Tuesday evening. We’ll see how that mess comes together. 2- I received ½ inch of rainfall yesterday. Let me know your totals. I would prefer you [...]
0345L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/21/2020 1- Preparedness is something you should take seriously. Our “GARFIELD COUNTY EM” app can help you in a multitude of ways even with the Covid19 situation. The decision to be prepared is yours and only yours. Remember that when something happens and you’re not prepared. 2- Weather-wise, there is an increasing chance for rain over the weekend and into next week. The chances are not real high but enough [...]
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 20, 2020
0400L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/20/2020 1- ENJOY TODAY as it will be the warmest of the next 6 days. There are rain chances and several fronts that will affect the area so cooler conditions will prevail for awhile. We may see some close to freezing temps Sunday and Monday mornings. We’ve already have had our killing freeze so just keep up with the forecasts and you should be fine. 2- If we don’t get [...]
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 19, 2020
0355L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/19/20 1- Warmer, windy, with higher humidity is on the plate for today. Controlled burning is not advised once again as we’ll have winds 15-25 gusting to 35 mph. Fire Commands will still be on stand-by as winds will still be a threat. Yesterday we assisted Grant County on a large range fire by sending Grass rigs from Kremlin Fire and Hillsdale-Carrier Fire District. There was a structure fire in [...]
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 18, 2020
0325L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/18/20 1-WIND ADVISORY FROM 11AM UNTIL 6PM- Wind gusts upwards of 40-45 mph are possible today through this evening. Dangers involved are sparking powerlines, broken branches still in trees that may fall along with weakened branches. Use EXTREME CAUTION while driving in crosswinds. 2- RED FLAG WARNING has been issued and is IN EFFECT FROM NOON UNTIL 6PM. A RED FLAG WARNING means that critical FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS are occurring [...]
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 17, 2020
0400L-TUESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/17/2020 1- WINDY AND WARMER TODAY as an upper ridge builds out west. It should start to work its way through the area on Wednesday. We’ll have plenty of sunshine so get outside and enjoy the sun if you can get out of the wind. Overall a pretty nice day. 2- Wednesday may be a bit tough with stronger winds, dryer air, and an elevated wildfire risk in the afternoon. [...]
MONDAY NOVEMBER 16, 2020
0345L-MONDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/16/2020 GARFIELD COUNTY EM is our notification app. IF you DON’T have it, YOU will NEED it sooner than you think. WHY TAKE THAT CHANCE? Download it today. 1- Weather this week will be relatively calm. There will be a few days where the winds will be a bit gusty but overall, high temps will average in the upper 50s to low 70s this week. Low temps will average from [...]
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 15, 2020
0335L-SUNDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/15/2020 1- Abundant sunshine, lighter winds, and cooler temps will give us a mild day. Dry conditions will enhance the fire danger so be careful out there and call 911 if you see smoke and or fire. 2- The up and coming week will be mild with mostly sunny skies and warm temps. Our next chance for any precipitations appears to be possibly next Sunday per guidance. 3-Here is your [...]
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 14, 2020
0325L-SATURDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/14/2020 1- WIND ADVISORY in effect from 11am until 5pm today. Winds 25-35 mph with some gusts into the 40-45 mph range are possible. Winds this strong may bring down additional limbs that were weakened by the ice storm along with power lines. Whipping powerlines could be sparking and cause grass fires. If you see smoke or fire, CALL 911. If you see whipping and or sparking powerlines, call OGE [...]
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 13, 2020
0340L-FRIDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/13/2020 1-Cool today and a little warmer Friday night as another front pushes through the area. There MIGHT be some shower activity with this front tonight but in my opinion per guidance, don’t hold your breath. That said, another front will traverse the area late Saturday bringing strong north winds. This will increase the fire danger especially if we don’t see any precipitation. 2- Overall, we’ll be ok but keep [...]
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 12, 2020
0345L-THURSDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/12/2020 1- GARFIELD COUNTY EM is our notification app. If you don’t have it, you will need it. Download it today. 2- A front will push through today shifting winds from the south to the north and winds could gust upwards of 25 mph. Friday evening into Saturday morning, we could see some rain with another front pushing in and yet another front late Saturday evening into Sunday morning. 3- [...]
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 11, 2020
0350L-WEDNESDAY OUTLOOK FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-11/11/2020 Short and sweet today! 1- Several fronts will push through the area bringing mostly cooler weather. Late today with just a wind shift, Friday into early Saturday with rain chances, and another one Saturday evening, which will be dry. After that, the weather looks good into the middle of next week. 2- Overall, not too shabby for the next 5 to 7 days. Here is your forecast from the [...]
