BRAIDWOOD, Ill. — The Braidwood Emergency Services and Disaster Agency (ESDA) is making strides in community weather awareness through its recent acquisition of a state-of-the-art commercial weather station. As part of its mission to provide accurate and timely weather information to residents, the agency now possesses a tool that offers real-time, localized data.
Incorporating calibrated weather sensors, this advanced weather station eliminates the need to rely on distant or delayed data sources. Instead, Braidwood ESDA can now swiftly access accurate information, vital for issuing timely weather alerts. Furthermore, the station’s historical data will prove invaluable for post-incident analysis following severe weather.
The station’s benefits extend beyond agency use; citizens can access the sensor data for their area, fostering a prepared community. Additionally, Braidwood ESDA is collaborating with NOAA and NWS to strengthen their forecast models.
Residents can access real-time weather data via: https://tempestwx.com/station/115631/ or https://tinyurl.com/BraidwoodWeather.
