Welcome to another Weekly Wrap Up! This week was mostly a hot week across the Natural State. Here’s a look at the temperature highs and lows from my Earth Networks weather station in Hot Springs over the past week.

Here’s a look at the current temperatures across the state this afternoon from both NWS and Earth Networks weather stations (maps courtesy of Baron Threat Net and Earth Networks Sferic Maps).

Here’s a look at the current conditions and HD Cam from my Earth Networks weather station in Hot Springs this afternoon. The smoke from the Canada wildfires is also affecting our air quality. Here’s a look at the current air quality from my Davis AirLink.

Here’s a look at the seven-day extended forecast for Hot Springs.

For this week’s Fraggle video, Sprocket has to choose a donut!

Here’s this week’s Scripture passage!

Finally, here are a few devotionals from Ashlyn Ohm!

• Springtime Song
• Higher Up
• Bonus-Author Feature: Rachel Leitch

That wraps it up here! Nathan Parker signing off.

Welcome to another Weekly Wrap Up! This week saw hot temperatures and rain across the Natural State. Here’s a look at the temperature highs and lows from the past week from my Earth Networks weather station in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

Here’s a look at the current high res radar across the state this afternoon, plus a look at the current temperatures from both NWS and Earth Networks weather stations across the state this afternoon (maps courtesy of Baron Threat Net and Earth Networks Sferic Maps).

Here’s a look at the current conditions and HD Cam from my Earth Networks weather station in Hot Springs this afternoon, plus a look at the current air quality from my Davis AirLink.

Here’s a look at the seven-day extended forecast for Hot Springs from my Tempest weather station.

For this week’s Fraggle video, don’t get to close to the singing cactus!

Here’s this week’s Scripture passage!

Finally, here are a couple of devotionals from Ashlyn Ohm!

• Boots on the Ground
• Birdfeeder Battle

That wraps it up here! Nathan Parker signing off.

Welcome to another Weekly Wrap Up! This week saw some rain and ended HOT this week in the Natural State. Here’s a look at the temperature highs and lows over the past week from my Earth Networks weather station in Hot Springs.

Here’s a look at the current temperatures across the state this afternoon from both NWS and Earth Networks weather stations (maps courtesy of Baron Threat Net and Earth Networks Sferic Maps).

Here’s a look at the current conditions and HD Cam from my Earth Networks weather station in Hot Springs today. Hot outside today! Here’s also a look at the current air quality from my Davis AirLink.

Here’s a look at the seven-day extended forecast for Hot Springs from my Tempest weather station.

For this week’s Fraggle video, Wembley can fly!

Here’s this week’s Scripture passage!

Finally, here are a couple of devotionals from Ashlyn Ohm!

• Advent and Animals
• Winter Song

That wraps it up here! Nathan Parker signing off.

Welcome to another Weekly Wrap Up! This week was a wet and mostly cooler week across the Natural State. Here’s a look at the temperature highs and lows over the past week from my Earth Networks weather station in Hot Springs.

Here’s a look at the current temperatures across the state this afternoon from both NWS and Earth Networks weather stations (maps courtesy of Baron Threat Net and Earth Networks Sferic Maps).

Here’s a look at the current conditions and HD Cam from my Earth Networks weather station in Hot Springs this afternoon, plus a look at the current air quality from my Davis AirLink.

Here’s a look at the seven-day extended forecast for Hot Springs from my Tempest weather station.

For this week’s Fraggle video, Wembley and Cotterpin sing together!

Here’s this week’s Scripture passage!

Finally, here are a couple of devotionals from Ashlyn Ohm, plus a sneak preview of her new book releasing this year, Where the Wings Rise!

• Daring to Dream
• Lost Leaves
• Where the Wings Rise (Sneak Preview)

That wraps it up here! Nathan Parker signing off.

Earth Networks sent out a map of the latest drought monitor across the US. Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas is seeing the most intense drought, although Oregon is on the increase. You can follow the latest drought conditions here.

With all the rain Arkansas has had, so far, we’re not in it. I’ll continue to monitor this summer though, as things could easily change!

Welcome to another Weekly Wrap Up! This week saw some storms across the Natural State, but nothing overly severe. Here’s a look at the temperature highs and lows over the past week from my Earth Networks weather station in Hot Springs.

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

Here’s a look at the current conditions from my Earth Networks weather station and HD Cam in Hot Springs this evening, plus a look at the current air quality from my Davis AirLink.

Here’s a look at the seven day extended forecast for Hot Springs from my Tempest weather station.

For this week’s Fraggle videos, the fraggles learn to “Pass it On!”

Here’s this week’s Scripture passage!

Finally, here are a couple of devotionals from Ashlyn Ohm!

• Spreading Salt
• Leaves of Three

That wraps it up here! Nathan Parker signing off.

Welcome to another Weekly Wrap Up! This week had warm temperatures across the Natural State. Here’s a look at the temperature highs and lows over the past week from my Earth Networks weather station in Hot Springs.

There’s a Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect for part of Arkansas. Here’s a look at the current high-res radar, plus a look at the current temperatures across the state this afternoon from both NWS and Earth Networks weather stations (maps courtesy of Baron Threat Net and Earth Networks Sferic Maps).

Here’s a look at the current conditions from my Earth Networks weather station in Hot Springs this afternoon, as well as a look at the current air quality from my Davis AirLink.

Here’s a look at the seven-day extended forecast for Hot Springs from my Tempest weather station.

For this week’s Fraggle video, there’s a party in Fraggle Rock!

Here’s this week’s Scripture passage!

Finally, here are a couple of devotionals from Ashlyn Ohm!

• Lesson from a Lizard
• North Star

That wraps it up here! Nathan Parker signing off.

Welcome to another Weekly Wrap Up! This week brought a mix of warmer and cooler temperatures to the Natural State. Here’s a look at the temperature highs and lows over the past week from my Earth Networks weather station in Hot Springs.

Here’s a look at the current conditions from both NWS and Earth Networks weather stations in Hot Springs this afternoon (maps courtesy of Baron Threat Net and Earth Networks Sferic Maps).

Here’s a look at the current conditions from my Earth Networks weather station in Hot Springs this afternoon, plus a look at the current air quality from my Davis AirLink.

Here’s a look at the seven-day extended forecast for Hot Springs from my Tempest weather station.

For this week’s Fraggle video, Wembley listens for water!

Here’s this week’s Scripture passage! Have a blessed Easter!

Finally, here are a couple of devotionals from Ashlyn Ohm!

• Midsummer Mystery
• Nest of New Beginnings

That wraps it up here! Nathan Parker signing off.

Welcome to another Weekly Wrap Up! March 31 saw devastating tornadoes across the Natural State and surrounding states. I have some updates on my Arkansas Severe Weather Updates blog. We’re praying for all the victims of the tornadoes, and I also encourage you to donate to tornado relief efforts.

Here’s a look at the temperature highs and lows over the past week from my Earth Networks weather station in Hot Springs.

Here’s a look at the current temperatures across the state this afternoon from both NWS and Earth Networks weather stations (maps courtesy of Baron Threat Net and Earth Networks Sferic Maps).

Here’s a look at the current conditions from my Earth Networks weather station in Hot Springs, plus a look at the current air quality from my Davis AirLink.

Here’s a look at the extended forecast for Hot Springs from my Tempest weather station.

Here’s a Christmas song from the Fraggles for this week!

Here’s this week’s Scripture passage!

Finally, here’s a look at a few devotionals from Ashlyn Ohm!

• Hope from a Hummingbird
• Seventeen Years
• Gardening Grace

That wraps it up here! Nathan Parker signing off.

If you don’t already have one, now is the time to purchase a NOAA Weather Radio as severe weather season begins to ramp up. I consider a NOAA Weather Radio as essential as a smoke detector. I recommend a NOAA Weather Radio with SAME (Specific Area Message Encoding) alerting, and I personally recommend the Midland WR120. It’s an overall affordable weather radio and easy to program. I personally own one of these and have bought some for family and friends. I recommend programming the weather radio to at least receive Tornado Warnings. For Arkansas residents, you can use promo code KARK to get a discount on the weather radio (for residents in other states, please contact your local TV station to see if they offer a promo code). If you need assistance programming your NOAA Weather Radio, leave a comment below, and I’ll be glad to reach out to you to assist.

A NOAA Weather Radio is a good first line of alerting for severe weather. It works even if your power and Internet goes out. It should be a part of your severe weather alert toolbox. The only issue with NOAA Weather Radios is they will alert you if anywhere in the county is under an alert, whereas alerts issued by the NWS are now based on a polygon. A good radar app such as RadarScope or Baron Critical Weather can show you polygon alerts to compare when the NOAA Weather Radio sounds a warning. I recommend supplementing a NOAA Weather Radio with a weather alert smartphone app such as WeatherBug or Baron Critical Weather.

Keep yourself protected during severe weather. Add a NOAA Weather Radio to your severe weather alert toolbox today!