The device provides real-time weather information. The project was funded by the Florida Division of Emergency Management.
"From a public safety perspective, WeatherSTEM is an excellent resource that we can use to make data-informed decisions,” St. Augustine Fire Chief Carlos Aviles said. "It will help us evaluate when sustained winds and wind gusts, as well as [when] ocean tides are picking up beyond a manageable level.”
The device is part of a network of WeatherSTEMs in the county and beyond. A list of all WeatherSTEM locations within St. Johns County, and access to their information, is available at stjohns.weatherstem.com.