Meteorologists rely on weather observation stations like the one in Sandersville for daily use and during severe situations. These stations aren't perfect, however.

The weather station atop The Gazette’s building, installed in 1964, included a wooden, slatted enclosure that housed a thermometer. To the right is a tipping bucket rain gauge.

A weather station in every pocket would offer an unprecedented wealth of data. Skip to main content. ... which is prone to severe storms but includes fewer weather observation stations.

There are only two East Coast locations with continuous weather observations as long as Atlantic City. Now, on its 150th anniversary, get a full history of how it's kept an eye on our sky.

In the end, while observation stations are a cornerstone of daily forecasting, they highlight a broader truth: no single tool is infallible. During large-scale weather events, it takes a network ...