31. Human beings still take weather observations in Canada. 32. Regular weather observations began on May 14, 1948. 33. The island is currently used for weather observation and has a radio station, but little else. 34. Only 45 of the state's 254 counties have federal weather observation sites, either staffed or automated. 35. Weather observations from ships continue from a fleet of voluntary merchant vessels in routine commercial operation.36. WMO oversees global weather observation and forecasting efforts. 37. The skill in weather forecasts is directly related to the number and frequency of weather observations . 38. They also issue severe weather warnings, gather weather observations , and climate data for their assigned area. 39. Surface weather observations have traditionally been taken at airports due to safety concerns during takeoffs and landings. 40. His research included pioneering studies of the role that satellites could play in weather observation and prediction.