Updates

05/23/25: I have temporarily raised the anemometer (wind speed sensor) to about 19 ft above ground level. Currently, it shares the same mounting location as the temperature/humidity/rainfall/solar sensors. In the coming weeks I will install a 25 ft flagpole. Once complete, I will transfer the "whirlybird" up there for more accurate readings. There will be obstructions (houses) immediately to the west and northeast, but those are not prevailing wind directions in Omaha. The most common directions here for wind are south/southeast and north/northwest. The site I have chosen for the pole will measure those directions well.

However, our speeds will measure lower than, say, if the same equipment were installed in the relatively flat expanse at nearby Boystown. So when the forecast calls for 50 mph wind gusts, expect 25 to 35 mph to register here. Likewise 20 mph sustained winds work out to about 10 mph in neighborhoods like Trendwood. Hills, trees and structures create friction which slow winds. Readings cited by the media are often taken at airports which, of course, are quite flat and unobstructed.

04/16/25: Air quality readings from our PurpleAir sensor are now online! Important to have this running in advance of wildfire season.

10/17/24: Went live with new website! Welcome to neighbors, friends and family who are reading this! This is where I (John) will talk about the latest weather (including upcoming forecasts or recently past events). Also you can check in here for news on website updates such as feature additions or bug fixes.