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Board approves county weather station purchase to provide local lightning, wind and heat data
Summary
Supervisors approved buying a Perryweather station to give King William County and local schools precise weather information, funded primarily by recurring grants; staff said grants cover installation and first‑year service, with a $4,200 annual service cost and a one‑time ~$2,000 install fee described in the presentation.
The King William County Board voted April 14 to approve acquiring a localized weather station system (presented as a Perryweather rooftop unit) that county staff said will deliver hyperlocal weather data — including lightning detection, wind gusts, wet‑bulb/heat stress measures and a centralized dashboard for emergency services and schools.
The emergency manager, who outlined the county’s lack of local meteorological sensors, said the proposed station would…
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