Maryland to build weather station network to improve forecasts.

“Mesonet” will contain 75 weather-observing towers across the state.

Maryland announced plans Monday to build out a network of high-resolution, real-time weather observation towers to improve readiness for dangerous conditions.

A partnership between the state and the University of Maryland College Park, the Maryland Mesonet will consist of 75 observation towers spread across the state. The goal is to provide emergency managers with accurate data more quickly and to improve lead time on National Weather Service severe weather alerts in the event of major storms and other emergencies, state officials said.

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