These stations were funded by grants obtained through state and federal agencies
by LCEMA.  They were manufactured by a reputable company that has been creating accurate commercial stations for many years and are utilized all over the world.
They are currently located at three locations throughout the county.  The National Weather Service utilizes two AWOS weather stations for official weather information for Lawrence County.  Those stations are located at the Lawrenceville-Vincennes and Mt. Carmel airports.  The National Weather Service's airport weather stations information is updated and made available to the public once every hour.  LCEMA's weather stations update and make available to the public weather information every fifteen minutes.  LCEMA does not make any guarantee to the accuracy or timeliness
of any information made available to the public via this website.  The stations are autonomous and given the nature of computers and the internet, could fail without any prior warning or notice.  The best source for weather warnings or weather information is through the National Weather Service at Lincoln, Illinois via their website or NWS All Hazards Weather Radio KILX Newton, IL.  The National Weather Service uses the NOAA weather reports generated by LCEMA's weather stations for Significant Weather Observation Program reports.  These stations are used by local area officials and the public for a quick look at current weather conditions in the county.  LCEMA's weather stations are not used by the National Weather Service to forecast weather for Lawrence County, but they are used to gain more information
on current conditions from a wider area throughout Lawrence County.