Welcome to another Weekly Wrap Up! We had a small break from the extreme heat this past week, although it still felt like summer part of the time this week. We received a nice soaker of rain on Saturday, and a few sprinkles of rain at the end of July. Here’s a look at the rain totals from my CoCoRaHS rain gauge in Hot Springs over the past week.

Here’s a look at temperatures across the state this evening (from both NWS and Earth Networks weather stations), as well as a look at current conditions from Earth Networks weather stations from across Arkansas this evening (maps and images courtesy of Baron Threat Net and Earth Networks Sferic Maps).

Here’s a look at the seven-day extended forecast for Hot Springs next week. We’ll have plenty of chances of rain throughout the week!

Beautiful views on my Earth Networks HD Cam in Hot Springs this evening!

Here’s a look at some interesting weather news over the past week:

• 2018 Club Weather Safety Survey (Earth Networks)
• August Hurricanes on the Horizon (Earth Networks)
• 2017 State of the Climate Report from NOAA (WeatherNation)
• Updated August Outlook from NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center (WeatherNation)
• Radar Better than Weather Balloons for Measuring Low Levels of Atmosphere (WeatherNation)

Finally, here’s a look at featured weather reports from our team of contributors over the past week. Thank you for your great reports!

• Perfect Summer Weather (Patricia Murphy)
• Here’s My YouTube Weather Video (William Brantley)
• Brief Birthday Report from CoCoRaHS (Kevin Shaw) Happy birthday Kevin!
• Scattered Showers Missed Us on Sunday (Cathie Ursu)
• Major Pattern Change Incoming (Mark Ingalls)
• Monthly Summary for July 2018 (Harry Hayfield)
• A Sizzling Hot July (Karl Bonner)

That wraps it up here! Nathan Parker signing off.