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08-21-2024 - 6:37 AM - NOAA SPACE WEATHER - Last 24 Hours - Radio Blackouts (Minor) Solar Radiation Storms (None) Geomagnetic Storms (None) Current - Solar Wind Speed: 335 km/sec Solar Wind Magnetic Fields: Bt 6 nT, Bz -5 nT Noon 10.7cm Radio Flux: 244 sfu.
08-21-2024 - 5:39 AM - ERCOT (Texas) snapshot of grid conditions - ERCOT reports that conditions are normal and there is enough power for current demand with an operating reserve of 10,889 Megawatts.
08-21-2024 - Good Morning! It's off to the dentist this morning for a little drilling. The heat wave continues, but we'll be slightly cooler (barely noticeable) than yesterday. I'm looking forward to cooler weather so I can play Ham Radio from a few of our local parks. We don't have a state or national park that will count for the Amateur (ham) Radio Parks on the Air® program, but that's not the point. The point is to enjoy the hobby in the outdoors. My Folgers Black Silk coffee is ready!
08-20-2024 - I made contact with K0BXB at Richard Bong State Recreation Area (US-4265) in Wisconsin on 20 meters (14 MHz) CW (Morse code) in the Amateur (ham) Radio Parks on the Air® program.
08-20-2024 - Today, I had flashbacks of Sikes Senter Mall in Wichita Falls in the 80's and 90's. I remember when Sikes hosted a Chick-fil-A, a Chinese restaurant, the name of which I can't remember, and a Whataburger. I remember you couldn't enter the Chinese restaurant from inside the mall because they served alcohol. But you can have a gun show inside the mall! I have nothing against guns or alcohol, but it seemed like a strange rule. Also, mall security officers were armed back then. Now, the most exciting thing about the mall is BG's Barber Shop!
08-20-2024 - I made contact with KD9UDV at Ouabache State Park (US-2263) in Indiana on 20 meters (14 MHz) CW (Morse code) in the Amateur (ham) Radio Parks on the Air® program.
08-20-2024 - I made contact with KC5F at Bays Mountain State Natural Area (US-6234) in Tennessee on 20 meters (14 MHz) CW (Morse code) in the Amateur (ham) Radio Parks on the Air® program.
08-20-2024 - At 8:45 AM, there is a lot of Ham Radio activity on 146.520 FM simplex. I hear Phil, K5ACR in Oklahoma, NB5Z, Jerry in Burkburnett, and a station with a "2" call sign. Joel, N5XTR, checked in while mobile southeast of Dallas. I couldn't hear Joel. VHF simplex is still alive in the North Texas area.
08-20-2024 - FEMA National Current Ops / Monitoring – August 19-20, 2024
New Significant Incidents / Ongoing Ops:
• Wildfires – Western U.S.
Hazard Monitoring:
• Severe Thunderstorms – Montana
• Excessive Heat – Southwest and Southern Plains
• Tropical Activity:
Atlantic:
• Hurricane Ernesto (CAT 1)
Eastern Pacific:
• Tropical Storm Gilma
• Disturbance 1: High (80%)
• Disturbance 2: Medium (40%)
Disaster Declaration Activity:
• No new declaration activity
Event Monitoring:
• Democratic National Convention – Chicago, IL
08-20-2024 - NWS Forecast - Today: Sunny and hot, with a high near 105. East northeast wind around 6 mph. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 79. Southeast wind 8 to 10 mph.
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08-20-2024 - 6:37 AM - According to Water Data for Texas, Wichita Falls water supply reservoirs are: Arrowhead: 69.7 Kemp: 100.0% Kickapoo 73.1%.
08-20-2024 - 6:37 AM - NOAA SPACE WEATHER - Last 24 Hours - Radio Blackouts (Minor) Solar Radiation Storms (None) Geomagnetic Storms (None) Current - Solar Wind Speed: 332 km/sec Solar Wind Magnetic Fields: Bt 7 nT, Bz -5 nT Noon 10.7cm Radio Flux: 239 sfu.
08-20-2024 - 6:37 AM - ERCOT (Texas) snapshot of grid conditions - ERCOT reports that conditions are normal and there is enough power for current demand with an operating reserve of 9,998 Megawatts.
08-20-2024 - Good Morning. According to the NWS forecast, we're getting a break in the heat today with a high of only 105 degrees! Come on, Winter! But, not too much Winter. No snowfall over 6 inches, no temps below 25, and no ice. Picky, aren't I? My coffee is ready!
08-19-2024 - We made it to 111 degrees today. Luckily, it only felt like 109 degrees! What a relief! I'm ready for Winter! I might watch some "snow" videos on YouTube later.
08-19-2024 - I made contact with N2SX at Standing Stone State Forest (US-5501) in Missouri on 20 meters (14 MHz) CW (Morse code) in the Amateur (ham) Radio Parks on the Air® program. This was my 300th unique park worked since Jan 1, 2024 under this program. Only about 7,000 more to go!
08-19-2024 - I made contact with N0SA at Taum Sauk Mountain State Park (US-1788) in Tennessee on 20 meters (14 MHz) CW (Morse code) in the Amateur (ham) Radio Parks on the Air® program.
08-19-2024 - FEMA National Current Ops / Monitoring – August 18-19, 2024
New Significant Incidents / Ongoing Ops:
• Wildfires – Western U.S.
Hazard Monitoring:
• Severe Weather – Colorado
• Excessive Heat – Southern Plains to the Gulf Coast
• Heavy Rain / Flash Flooding – Northeast
• Tropical Activity:
Atlantic:
• Hurricane Ernesto (CAT 1)
Eastern Pacific:
• Tropical Storm Gilma
• Disturbance 1: High (80%)
• Disturbance 2: Medium (40%)
• Disturbance 3: Low (20%)
Disaster Declaration Activity:
• Approval: Emergency Declaration – U.S. Virgin Islands
• 1 Amendment Issued
Event Monitoring:
• Democratic National Convention – Chicago, IL
08-19-2024 - All the usual radio suspects are up and running this morning - Walmart (154.570 MHz), Allred Unit (153.815 MHz), Wichita County Jail (155.520 MHz), State Hospital (154.800 MHz) city transit buses (453.5375 MHz), WFISD school buses (152.360 MHz), school handheld radios (151.940 MHz), Wichita Valley Airport (122.800 MHz), Kickapoo Airport (122.700 MHz), Wichita Falls Regional Airports / SAFB (119.750 & 122.950 MHz), and the BNSF Railroad (160.920 MHz) are active! Tune in with your scanner radio.
08-19-2024 - NWS Forecast - Today: Sunny and hot, with a high near 109. West southwest wind 7 to 10 mph. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Southwest wind around 7 mph becoming east after midnight.