First light was on 7-Feb-2004 with a one-page website on Comcast Homepages (html only). Wow… I’ve been retired that long too
The current Saratoga-weather.org site design went online September, 2009 and has proved very durable and it uses many of the scripts I developed/shared. See the script history for a walk down memory lane if you like.
The first template began 29-Feb-2008 with V1.00 for Weather-Display only.
The Version 3.00 of the templates was released 04-Feb-2011 and has had 404 updates as of 30-Jan-2024
Congratulations and many thanks for all the work you have done and given support.
I have been using your template for a very long time now.
It’s great.
Thanks for all the kind words about the 20 year anniversary.
I did some stats on what’s been in the scripts/updates cycle and found:
total modules=60, currently active=45 deprecated=15 totalUpdates=1230 releases
Over time, some scripts were deprecated, mostly due to source websites no longer offering the data required. Here’s the list of those deprecated scripts:
DS-forecast.php: Version 1.11 - 03-Apr-2023 script deprecated. DarkSky API shutdown on 31-Mar-2023 so script is non-functional
TweetWX-conditions.php: Version 1.03 - 13-Jun-2023 - scripts deprecated - app API access suspended by Twitter.
WD-AJAX-PHP.zip: Version 2.40a - 04-Feb-2011 WD/AJAX/PHP Template sets are deprecated for new V3.x templates supporting multiple weather station software packages - no updates will be made to these V2.x templates.
WU-forecast.php: Version 1.15 - 31-Dec-2011 - version deprecated for ML version which now works standalone too
WU-forecast.php: Version 3.05 - 28-Feb-2019 - script deprecated as api.wunderground.com closed in March, 2019. Use WC-forecast.php script instead (uses new WU/TWC api.weather.com)
WU-radar-inc.php: Version 1.15 - 16-Aug-2022 - WeatherUnderground stopped generating the radar images used by the script. Script is now not functional and deprecated.
atom-advisory.php: Version 2.13 - 30-Jan-2024 script deprecated in favor of nws-alerts script package
atom-top-warning.php: Version 2.11 - 30-Jan-2024 script deprecated in favor of nws-alerts script package
ec-radar.php: Version 2.06 - 30-Mar-2021 - script is deprecated due to change of EC website to map-based radar and lack of old images needed by the script.
get-nnvl-iod.php: Version 2.02 - 13-Mar-2018 - script is deprecated as the NNVL no longer offers the Image of the Day service in March, 2018.
quake-CANV.php: Version 2.00 - 08-Sep-2012 - script deprecated for quake-json.php script as USGS is deprecating the page it uses on the USGS website
quake-USA.php: Version 1.10 - 08-Sep-2012 - script deprecated for quake-json.php script as USGS is deprecating the page it uses on the USGS website
quake-WORLD.php: Version 1.12 - 08-Sep-2012 - script deprecated for quake-json.php script as USGS is deprecating the page it uses on the USGS website
resize-NOAA-IOD.php: Version 1.00 - 06-Aug-2010 - deprecated script as NOAA changed location and presentation of IOD graphic. Replaced by get-nnvl-iod.php script.
rss-advisory-test.php: Script retired - 17-Dec-2007 - deprecated .. use rss-advisory-test-c.php script instead
Ken,
Thank you very much for all your hard work on these projects. I have used these scripts since 2011 and have thoroughly enjoyed the process. I have learned so much over the years and you have always provided help when asked. I don’t think the personal weather station web page world would be as popular as they are if it wasn’t for your handy work.
Thanks Again Ken and lets keep it going another 20 years!
Mike
Congratulations Ken thanks for all the help. I retire in 2004 and start my web page for something to do. Four weather station later i’m still going thank for all your help.
Hi Ken, I know it a very belated congratulations, but I personally want to express my gratitude in your contribution translating the scripts into Hebrew, expanded its reach and empowering users.
Your passion and expertise have made a lasting difference, and we are grateful for the impact you continue to have on our weather community
Hi Eli,
Without your contributions to the Hebrew translation (and working with me on fine-tuning the presentation), the right-to-left reading version wouldn’t have been possible. Thank YOU!
