NWS in AZ not utilizing ADOT X-band radar data

[GlobalNorth]

Several years ago, ADOT built a X-band radar picket system to detect and track dust storms along the I-10 corridor between Phoenix and Tucson. The data was supposed to be shared between the State and the Federal National Weather System for the safety of all. That system has, apparently, sat unused for years.

Arizona congressman pushes National Weather Service to approve radar agreement

The agreement would allow the NWS to receive data from a Doppler radar that has stood idle for years.

www.azfamily.com

 

[N9JIG]

Several years ago, ADOT built a X-band radar picket system to detect and track dust storms along the I-10 corridor between Phoenix and Tucson. The data was supposed to be shared between the State and the Federal National Weather System for the safety of all. That system has, apparently, sat unused for years.

Arizona congressman pushes National Weather Service to approve radar agreement

The agreement would allow the NWS to receive data from a Doppler radar that has stood idle for years.

www.azfamily.com

Apparently they kissed and made up:

Doppler deal signed, giving forecasters access to critical Arizona radar site

An agreement has finally been signed, linking weather information from a radar site in rural Arizona to weather forecasters to better detect dust storms forming in a critical area.

www.azfamily.com

 

[GlobalNorth]

About time. I wonder how many citizens were injured or worse?