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West Texas Mesonet Proposes New Weather Radar for Brown County
Texas Tech expert presents plan to expand high-resolution radar coverage to improve weather forecasting
Published on Mar. 2, 2026
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At a meeting of the Brown County Commissioners Court, Dr. Brian Hirth of Texas Tech University presented a proposal to add a new weather radar station in southern Brown County as part of the West Texas Mesonet system. The Mesonet currently has 176 weather radars covering West Texas, the Panhandle, and Hill Country, but has some coverage gaps that the new radar would help fill. The Commissioners agreed to assist in identifying a suitable landowner to host the new radar site.
Why it matters
Improving the density and coverage of high-resolution weather radar data in the region will help meteorologists provide more accurate and timely weather forecasts, which is crucial for public safety, agricultural planning, and other community needs in this part of Texas.
The details
The West Texas Mesonet system currently has 176 weather radars that measure 28 different weather parameters at 1-minute intervals, providing highly detailed data to improve forecasting. However, there are still some gaps in the coverage area, so the Mesonet is proposing to add up to 40 new stations, including one in southern Brown County. Dr. Hirth asked the Commissioners for help in identifying a landowner who would be willing to host the new radar site on their property.
- The proposal was presented at the Brown County Commissioners Court meeting on Monday, March 2, 2026.
The players
Dr. Brian Hirth
A representative from Texas Tech University who presented the proposal for a new weather radar station in Brown County.
Brown County Commissioners Court
The governing body of Brown County, Texas that heard the proposal and agreed to assist in identifying a suitable location for the new radar.
West Texas Mesonet
A network of 176 weather radars covering West Texas, the Panhandle, and Hill Country that provides high-resolution data to improve weather forecasting in the region.
What they’re saying
“The West Texas Mesonet system currently has some gaps in its coverage, and we would like to add up to 40 new stations, including near Brownwood, Fredericksburg, and Sonora.”
— Dr. Brian Hirth
What’s next
The Brown County Commissioners agreed to help Dr. Hirth and the West Texas Mesonet identify a suitable landowner to host the new weather radar station in southern Brown County.
The takeaway
Enhancing the density of high-quality weather radar coverage in this region of Texas will provide meteorologists with more detailed data to improve the accuracy of weather forecasts, benefiting public safety, agriculture, and other community needs.
