Macomb, IL – The weather radar unit in Macomb might need replacement soon, even though it's freshly repaired and updated. County Board ESDA Committee Chairman Tony Coniglio says repair parts for the unit are no longer available. He says the unit is essential for local storm spotting because it shows detail not available from national weather services. He says we are also near edges of coverage by the radar units in the Quad Cities and Saint Louis. The recent repairs cost about $41,000. He says a replacement unit would cost more than $140,000. The radar is considered an ESDA unit. Macomb, the county and WIU share ESDA expenses.
Refurbished Radar Might Need Replacement
