The Radar: What are 'official weather observations' and where do they come from?

21-WFMJ News Podcast

21-WFMJ News Podcast
The Radar: What are 'official weather observations' and where do they come from?
Jun 18, 2026
21-WFMJ Newsroom

 21 News Chief Meteorologist Eric Wilhelm discusses 'official weather observations,' and Nick Moliterno, Field Operations Data Technician at the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport, joins him. 

Across the country, official weather data come from airports. Nick is the Senior Weather Observer and talks about what he does in this role.