Weekly Wrap Up: September 21, 2024 #ARWX

Welcome to another Weekly Wrap Up! This week began to warm up near the end of the week, and we also saw some rain 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, as well as rain totals over the past week from my CoCoRaHS rain gauge.

We’re under a Heat Advisory this afternoon, plus there are some light showers across the state. 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 Weather, GRLevelX/AllisonHouse, 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 here’s a look at the current air quality from my Davis AirLink.

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

For this week’s Fraggle video, Wembley helps raise a baby bird!

Here’s this week’s Scripture passage!

Finally, I’ve setup a Substack newsletter here. I will continue to exclusively use WeatherTogether for my weather reports. I will use Substack as a personal blog and newsletter to write about other topics, including technology and discussing my forthcoming PhD dissertation publication. Most of my posts will be free, although I plan to offer a paid subscription tier there later that will provide access to current research on Systematic Theology I’m working on.

That wraps it up here! Dr. Nathan Parker signing off.

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NOAA Weather Radio Beeping? Try this!

Image courtesy of Midland Weather Radios.

I woke up this morning to my Midland Weather Radio “beeping” every ten minutes and saying a “Reception Lost” error message. I checked the NOAA Weather Radio Outages Map. There is no outage for my area, but the NWS did provide some useful instructions that resolved my issue. Here are the instructions in case anyone else encounters this!

“Beeping” on certain Midland receivers and the weekly test

NOTE: If your Midland receiver is beeping, the following explanation is the most common, but it is not the ONLY explanation for a beeping receiver.

The Midland WR-120 desktop NOAA weather radio knows it is supposed to receive a weekly test from the National Weather Service every seven days. If the radio goes for ten days without receiving a test, it gives out one beep every ten minutes.

The radio will re-set itself at the next weekly test, or the next watch/warning issuance.

If you do not want to wait, you can cancel the beeping by unplugging the radio from the wall, turning the radio over, and removing one battery. Wait approximately 10-15 seconds, then replace the battery and plug the radio back in. The settings on the radio will NOT be affected by this, as the SAME county code, and all other information is stored on a flash memory chip.

But you WILL need to re-set the clock. To do so:

1) Push MENU. “SET TIME” appears.
2) Push SELECT.
3) Use the up/down arrows to adjust the hour up or down. To get from AM to PM, just continue past the hour 12.
4) Use the right button to move to the minutes setting.
5) Use the up/down arrows to adjust the minutes up or down. Right arrow to access both of the minute digits.
6) When you have set the clock to the proper time, hit MENU twice. The radio will display “SAVING”. You are done setting the clock.

We apologize for the inconvenience. The ten-day missed test alarm is a way to assure viewers that their weather radio is performing properly.

NOTE: The previous version of this radio, the Midland WR-100 does not make an audible beep. However, it will display the words “CHECK RECEPTION” until it is re-set using the same steps as outlined above. Like the WR-120, the radio will automatically re-set itself at the next weekly test, or the next watch/warning issuance.

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Weekly Wrap Up: September 14, 2024 #ARWX

Welcome to another Weekly Wrap Up! This week brought cooler temperatures and some rain to the Natural State due to Hurricane Francine, although Arkansas didn’t see near the impacts Louisiana saw. Here’s a look at the temperature highs and lows over the past week from my Earth Networks weather station in Hot Springs, plus a look at the rain totals from my CoCoRaHS rain gauge.

Here’s a look at the current temperatures from across the state this afternoon from both NWS and Earth Networks weather stations (maps courtesy of GRLevelX/AllisonHouse 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 NWS 7 Day Extended forecast for Hot Springs.

For this week’s Fraggle video, Wembley and Gobo are a couple of “Wemblin Fools”!

Here’s this week’s Scripture passage!

Finally, read Ashlyn Ohm’s new devotional blog post, Hope and the Hay Bales!

That wraps it up here! Dr. Nathan Parker signing off.

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Weekly Wrap Up: September 7, 2024 #ARWX

Welcome to another Weekly Wrap Up! This week was a warm week with a little bit of rain 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, plus a look at rain totals from my CoCoRaHS rain gauge 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 in Hot Springs (maps courtesy of GRLevelX/AllisonHouse 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 NWS seven day extended forecast for Hot Springs.

For this week’s Fraggle video, Gobo isn’t in a happy mood!

Finally, here’s this week’s Scripture passage!

That wraps it up here! Dr. Nathan Parker signing off.

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Weekly Wrap Up: August 31. 2024 #ARWX

Welcome to another Weekly Wrap Up! This was a hot and dry week here. Parts of the Natural State received storms, but we kept missing the rain! Here’s a look at the temperature highs and lows over the past week from my Earth Networks weather station in Hot Springs.

There are some scattered showers across the state. Will we receive any rain from it? Here’s also a look at temperatures across the state this afternoon from both NWS and Earth Networks weather stations (maps courtesy of Baron Weather, GRLevelX/AllisonHouse, and Earth Networks Sferic Maps).

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

Here’s the NWS 7 Day Extended Forecast for Hot Springs.

For this week’s Fraggle video, the fraggles radishes go missing!

Finally, here’s this week’s Scripture passage!

That wraps it up here! Dr. Nathan Parker signing off.

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Weekly Wrap Up: August 24, 2024 #ARWX

Welcome to another Weekly Wrap Up! This week was a hot week with some good rain across the Natural State for a couple of days. Here’s a look at the temperature highs and lows over the past week from my Earth Networks weather station in Hot Springs, plus a look at the rain totals over the past week from my CoCoRaHS rain gauge.

Here’s a look at the current temperatures (from both NWS and Earth Networks weather stations) and radar across the state this afternoon (maps courtesy of GRLevelX/AllisonHouse 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 the NWS 7 Day Extended Forecast for Hot Springs.

For this week’s Fraggle video, the fraggles sing a medley!

Finally, here’s this week’s Scripture passage!

That wraps it up here! Dr. Nathan Parker signing off.

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Weekly Wrap Up: August 17, 2024 #ARWX

Welcome to another Weekly Wrap Up! This week saw hot temperatures and finally some rain 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, plus a look at rain totals from my CoCoRaHS rain gauge.

We are under an Excessive Heat Warning (pink) or a Heat Advisory (orange) across much of the state. Here’s a look at temperatures across the state this afternoon from both NWS and Earth Networks weather stations (maps courtesy of Baron Weather, GRLevelX/AllisonHouse, 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 NWS seven day extended forecast for Hot Springs.

For this week’s Fraggle video, Wembley is injured!

Finally, here’s this week’s Scripture passage!

That wraps it up here! Dr. Nathan Parker signing off.

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Non-Weather: High Country Hymnal Cover Reveal

Today I’m helping reveal the cover and launch the preorder campaign for Ashlyn McKayla Ohm’s upcoming release, High Country Hymnal!

I’ve read Ashlyn’s devotional and fiction series. I look forward to reading her first published book of poetry! It will definitely be another excellent work from Ashlyn, and I look forward to reading her first venture into another literary genre!

Book blurb below…

Are you ready to wander—and wonder—in the mountains? Join award-winning author and self-proclaimed mountain girl Ashlyn McKayla Ohm as she explores the majesty, mystery, and utter miraculousness of the High Country! This collection of lyrical poems, prayers, and contemplations not only celebrates mountains in a geographic sense but also provides an honest yet hopeful perspective on the spiritual terrain through which we all journey. Through stunning original photography and deeply heartfelt writing, you’ll come face to face with the breathtaking glory of not only the mountains but also the High Country to which faith will lead.

High Country Hymnal is releasing Tuesday, October 22, 2024! Preorder now at a special discount and receive an entry in a custom jewelry drawing!

Preorder direct (ebook or paperback) and SAVE!

Find at other retailers (ebook only).

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Weekly Wrap Up: August 10, 2024 #ARWX

Welcome to another Weekly Wrap Up! This week was another hot and dry week (no rain) 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 from both NWS and Earth Networks weather stations (maps courtesy of GRLevelX/AllisonHouse 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 NWS 7 Day Forecast for Hot Springs.

For this week’s Fraggle video, Wembley thinks he’s just a little wimp!

Finally, here’s this week’s Scripture passage!

That wraps it up here! Dr. Nathan Parker signing off.

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Weekly Wrap Up: August 3, 2024 #ARWX

Welcome to another Weekly Wrap Up! This week was hot and dry across the Natural State. No rain this week, but here’s a look at the temperature highs and lows from my Earth Networks weather station in Hot Springs this 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 GRLevelX/AllisonHouse 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 NWS seven day extended forecast for Hot Springs.

For this week’s Fraggle video, the fraggles finally start getting along together!

Here’s this week’s Scripture passage!

Here’s a video tour of a photo gallery of Jack Dawson’s paintings. They are inspirational and patriotic. I highly recommend taking some time out of your weekend to look at them!

That wraps it up here! Dr. Nathan Parker signing off.

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