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Weather Watch

Weather Watch. Ryan Atwood – Extension Agent. Background. In operation for 35 years Provide agricultural weather information In operation from mid November through end of winter season (generally early April) Utilizes answering machine – unlisted telephone number Available 24/7.

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Weather Watch

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  1. Weather Watch Ryan Atwood – Extension Agent

  2. Background • In operation for 35 years • Provide agricultural weather information • In operation from mid November through end of winter season (generally early April) • Utilizes answering machine – unlisted telephone number • Available 24/7

  3. Information Available • During “warm” periods • Extended outlook for 7 to 14 days • Citrus leaf freezing data • During “cold” periods • Multiple messages during the day • Minimum temperature for key locations • Durations below 32F, 28F, etc. • Frost potential • Wind conditions

  4. Operational Proceedure • Forecast provided daily during the “warm” periods – NWS pin point for rural area • During potential damaging periods the NWS forecast is supplemented with additional data • Advisories from Fred Crosby • Information from FAWN • Wallis/George regression #’s

  5. Operational Proceedure • Alerts sent to Nextel users and those with units on the emergency fleet participate in a group call • Staff of 3 to operate – Ryan Atwood, Juanita Popenoe and John Jackson (during critical events)

  6. Key Component – Fred Crosby • More than 40 years experience • Has access to data AND forecasters at Ruskin • Provides weekly advisories during warm periods • Provides 3 or 4 observations during cold situations • Available by phone when needed

  7. Data Used • Graph data to follow temperature fall • Chart data to determine wind direction • Citrus leaf freezing points • Forecast Tracker • Fruit Frost Station Forecasts • Evaporative Cooling Potential • Wet Bulb Shut Off

  8. Co$t • $100 for the season • The more employees, relatives, owners, etc. that know the number the more difficult it is to reach the machine during critical periods • Have been known to change number during the year –READ YOUR MAIL • Limit number of subscribers to no more than 25 per telephone line

  9. Area Covered & Audience • Citrus, fern and ornamental growers make up most of the participants • Lake, Orange, Marion, Volusia, Seminole, Brevard, Osceola • Also comment on Ft. Pierce and Immokalee regions for growers with property there

  10. Conclusion • Provides agricultural data and forecasts 24/7 • Cost of $100 for the season is reasonable • Alerts and long term forecasts help avoid “missing” a freeze • FRED CROSBY

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