Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why do dashes appear in the place of actual weather data?

A: This weather station transmits weather data by RF (radio frequency). Sometimes global environmental conditions interrupt the transmission of this data between the weather station outside and the console inside that uploads the data to the website. As a result, dashes may appear in the place of actual weather data values, or in some cases there are misreads (e.g., temperature data appears as 3250° F).

Q: Why can your weather data differ somewhat from other weather data in the area?

A: The physical position of a weather station plays an important role in the recording of data. This particular station is positioned well clear of major obstructions such as commercial buildings, homes, etc.), plus this station is a fan-aspirated model for the highest accuracy. Nevertheless, there can be differences in the weather data being recorded even though two stations may seem to be approximately close (e.g., within a quarter-mile of each other).

Q: How often is the weather data updated?

A: A data packet is sent from the weather station every 2-1/2 seconds. The system is configured to upload the most recent data automatically at 15-minute intervals from 5:00a to about 9:00p.

Q: How is the forecast generated?

A: The system uses an advanced forecasting algorithm that takes into account barometric pressure, wind, rainfall, temperature, humidity, and longitude and latitude. Perfect? No, but this approach offers a reasonably accurate forecast.

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