iOS 18.6 released to the public finally. Here is everything new and what you need to know. Full video here: youtu.be/cp1rtdWTPsk

Check out this lightning strike away from the storm. Was LOUD. Also has reportedly caught a yard on fire where it hit. #arwx

The burn ban list continues to grow as widespread rainfall has been nil for several weeks. Am I the only one who thinks this map looks like some sort of strategy game board mid-game? #arwx

Mercy...

Apple Watch Ultra 3 #AppleEvent LTPO3 Thinner Boarders Larger Display Faster refresh in always on with New Waypoint watch face 5G and Satellite connectivity Double the signal strength 42 hours of battery

iPhone 17 #AppleEvent 6.3 inch display 120Hz Pro Motion Always-On 1Hz 3000 nits Ceramic Shield 2 3X scratch Resistance Anti-reflective display A19

Multiple power poles snapped off along this stretch of US-167 between the River and the base of Ramsey Mountain just south of Batesville. Entergy on scene as I passed through a few ago. #arwx // NWS Little Rock

Update includes a modem update to address some connectivity issues for some devices:

Emailed a question to the Arkansas DMV this morning and a person replied within 5 minutes. Pleasantly surprised.

Sleet mixed in just south of Batesville right now. #arwx

Precip falling as sleet in Batesville. #arwx

Welp…scratch that. After they put out all of the notifications, etc, they apparently then decided they need to wait. At least it’ll be daylight for them now. // K8 News Ryan Vaughan

Very light flurries just south of Batesville at 7:53am. #arwx

Light snow and sleet mix (or Graupel) falling on the north side of Batesville at 11:18am. #arwx

Southside Charter High School does “mock interviews” every year and dozens of companies / organizations volunteer their time to conduct interviews for students to get them real world experience. For at least one student, it resulted in getting hired for a real world job.

I’m missed that we were going to have hurricane force winds this evening. Trash cans and signs a’flying. #arwx

The high winds have taken down at least two trees across roadways in different areas of the county so far tonight. Hold on to your hat and your trash cans out there. #arwx

I try to be one who doesn't complain much about #arwx. It is what it is and I trust it's what we're supposed to have, even if it's unseasonably warm or inconveniently rainy or whatever on a particular day.

Christmas 2025 advantage: Won’t have to mess with keeping up with coats or jackets today! Perspective. Merry Christmas! 🎄 🌟