Converting Missouri Weather Stations
to Provide Real-Time Weather Data
Pat Guinan
Missouri State Climatologist
38th Annual Missouri Irrigation Conference
Wednesday, February 2, 2005
Missouri Automated Weather Station Network
•Atchison County
•Audrain County
•Barton County
•Boone County
•Buchanan County
•Cape Girardeau County
•Chariton County
•Crawford County
•Dunklin County
•Gentry County
•Knox County
•Linn County
•Mississippi County
•Monroe County
•Morgan County
•Pemiscot County
•Pettis County
Missouri Automated Weather Station Network
•Atchison County
•Audrain County
•Barton County
•Boone County
•Buchanan County
•Cape Girardeau County
•Chariton County
•Crawford County
•Dunklin County
•Gentry County
•Knox County
•Linn County
•Mississippi County
•Monroe County
•Morgan County
•Pemiscot County
•Pettis County
Current Real-Time Weather Stations
Versailles, Missouri
Real-Time Weather at
Morgan County R-II Outdoor Classroom
Updated every 5 minutes
February 2, 2005, 7:55 am CST
Current
Conditions:
Today's Summary:
Temperature:
30.7°F
Wind Chill:
28.1°F
Dewpoint:
25.4°F
Humidity:
80 %
Wind Speed:
2.8 mph
Peak Wind Gust:
4.5 mph
Wind Direction:
N
Baro. Pressure:
30.35 in
.
Soil Temp.
2 in. Bare:
4 in. Bare:
6 in. Soybean
Residue:
Soil Moisture
2 in. Bare:
2 in. Sod:
vwc = volumetric water content
32.9°F
34.0°F
35.1°F
51 % vwc
52 % vwc
Max. Temp.:
Time:
30.8°F
12:00 am
Min. Temp.:
Time:
29.7°F
5:35 am
Precipitation:
0.00 in.
(Ice or snow not recorded)
Peak Wind Gust:
Time:
†
7.2 mph
12:55 am
Since midnight.
Versailles Weather Data
Archive
The Versailles weather station is part
of the University of Missouri
Extension
Commercial Agriculture Automated
Weather Station Network
†
•MU IPM has provided funding to bring
10 more weather stations online real-time
•The National Weather Service office in
Kansas City has applied for a grant that
would provide funds to bring the 8
remaining weather stations online realtime.
Missouri Automated Weather Station Network
•Atchison County
•Audrain County
•Barton County
•Boone County
•Buchanan County
•Cape Girardeau County
•Chariton County
•Crawford County
•Dunklin County
•Gentry County
•Knox County
•Linn County
•Mississippi County
•Monroe County
•Morgan County
•Pemiscot County
•Pettis County
Benefits of having an automated weather station online real-time
With real-time weather, the level of application increases significantly. The
following examples are derived benefits of having real-time weather data
access.
 Chemical sprayers could use real-time wind monitoring in order to
avoid misapplication of pest and disease control chemicals.
 Ag producers could access the latest soil temperature data to aid in
spring time planting decisions or autumn application of anhydrous
ammonia
 Health hazard information could be provided for ag producers with
livestock.
 Important decisions of whether to proceed with controlled fire burns
can be made.
 The National Weather Service (NWS) could use the real-time
information for their surface analyses and flood forecasting. The
information could be used to issue immediate flood warnings as well
as notify emergency managers and civil defense officials for flood
response.
 The weather stations could monitor wind speeds and notify the NWS
of damaging winds that warrant the issuance of severe weather
warnings.
Benefits of having an automated weather station online real-time (cont.)
 Pilots would be informed of the latest weather conditions during takeoff or landing.
 If a homeland security threat appears imminent or has occurred, realtime weather conditions could play a vital role in the decision making
process for emergency management and preparedness officials.
 Utility companies could stay abreast of the latest conditions related to
temperature extremes and adjust their power load supply accordingly.
 Transportation authorities could use the data to schedule sanding and
salting road crews during freezing weather.
 The heat index and wind chill information could provide immediate
awareness to health officials and the public of potential health hazards
 School teachers can link to the web site and help children learn about
the weather and the importance of climate in our everyday lives and
our work.
 News and radio media could use the real time data for local context
and serve as outlets to help disseminate the real-time information for
those who do not have Internet access.
The Commercial Agriculture/Extension
Automated Weather Station Network
can be accessed at:
http://agebb.missouri.edu/weather/stations/index.htm