Widespread Damaging Winds Likely in the Northern Plains; Heat Continues in the Central and Southeast U.S.

Severe thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, and flooding are possible from the northern Rockies into the Upper Midwest. A derecho is likely across portions of the northern Plains, with several gusts expected to exceed 75 mph. Extreme heat is expected to intensify across much of the Southeast and Tennessee Valley, continuing through much of this week. Read More >

Automated Surface Observing Systems (ASOS)

Picture of an ASOS station

The ASOS program is a joint effort of the National Weather Service (NWS), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and the Department of Defense (DoD). The ASOS systems serves as the nation’s primary surface weather observing network. ASOS is designed to support weather forecast activities and aviation operations and, at the same time, support the needs of the meteorological, hydrological,and climatological research communities. For complete details on the ASOS program, click here.

Our Electronic Systems Analyst and Electronic Technicians responsible for ASOS equipment maintenance.

To view current observations from the ASOS equipment (and buoys) in our County Warning Area, click here. This equipment provides information on the following basic weather elements:

Sky condition:cloud height and amount (clear, scattered, broken, overcast) up to 12,000 feet
Visibility (to at least 10 statute miles)
Basic present weather information: type and intensity for rain, snow, and freezing rain
Obstructions to vision: fog, haze
Pressure: sea-level pressure, altimeter setting
Ambient temperature, dew point temperature
Wind: direction, speed and character (gusts, squalls)
Precipitation accumulation

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