Documentation
From install to first weather layout.
Use the quick path below, then jump to the product reference you need.
1. Install Core
Install One8 Weather Data Fields from WordPress.org and activate it.
2. Configure a location
Open One8 Weather Data Fields, enter latitude and longitude, optionally choose a station override, and save.
3. Confirm the data
Use Manual Refresh to request fresh data. If no observation appears, verify the coordinates and try a nearby reporting station.
4. Start building
Use the Elementor Weather Field widget or add a WordPress Shortcode block with 56.
Core reference
Common observation keys
| Key | Output |
|---|---|
obs_temp | Temperature |
obs_desc | Condition description |
obs_humidity | Relative humidity |
obs_wind_combined | Direction and speed |
obs_pressure | Atmospheric pressure |
obs_visibility | Visibility |
obs_icon | Condition icon URL |
station_name | Reporting station |
Shortcode attributes
key="obs_temp" before="Current: " after="°F" fallback="Unavailable" type="icon" class="my-weather-field"
Use type="icon" with obs_icon. The selected reporting station comes from Core settings unless you configure a station override.
Forecast reference
Forecast provides periods 0 through 13. Append the period number to each key: name_0, start_time_0, is_daytime_0, temp_0, short_0, detailed_0, wind_speed_0, wind_direction_0, and icon_0.
Today 67°F Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Northeast wind 14 to 18 mph.
Alerts reference
Use ✅ No active alerts for a compact status. In Elementor, choose stacked or accordion display, select alert fields, set custom labels and fallbacks, and style severity levels.
Alerts are cached for ten minutes and refreshed when alert output is requested after the cache expires.
Radar reference
Add
or the Weather Radar Map Elementor widget. Configure map height, width, zoom, radar opacity, editor preview, and animation.
The map uses OpenStreetMap base tiles and NOAA NEXRAD mosaics served by Iowa Environmental Mesonet. Review those providers’ terms before enabling a public map.
Troubleshooting
No data appears
Confirm latitude and longitude, save Core settings, then use Manual Refresh. Check that api.weather.gov is reachable from the server.
Premium fields are missing
Confirm Core and the add-on are both current and active, activate the license, then refresh weather data.
No active alert
That may be correct. Add fallback copy so a quiet period has a deliberate presentation.
Radar frame unavailable
The map automatically falls back to the current static radar layer when an animation frame cannot load.