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The #1 Earth Networks Alternative

Perry Weather vs Earth Networks: Which is the best for my organization?

Perry Weather delivers unmatched precision, personalized met support, and a user-friendly experience—Earth Networks simply can’t match. See why thousands have switched to Perry Weather for reliable weather monitoring.

  • Real-time WBGT monitoring

  • Personalized, 24/7 meteorologist support

  • Easy-to-use centralized dashboard

Trusted by thousands of organizations large and small

Professional weather monitoring, simplified

What Sets Perry Weather Apart from Earth Networks?

See how Perry Weather outperforms Earth Networks—from faster installations and real WBGT sensors to lightning detection trusted by NASA, Perry Weather delivers a smarter, simpler way to manage weather safety.

Real WBGT monitoring (not just an estimate)

Unlike Earth Networks, which relies on an algorithm to estimate WBGT, all Perry Weather stations come equipped with a real, solar-shielded black bulb sensor that measures true Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) in real time—no add-ons required.

Public Address (PA) System

Perry Weather’s integrated PA with text-to-speech functionality ensures weather alerts are communicated clearly and instantly across your facility. Earth Networks lacks this critical feature.

Personalized met support

Get 24/7 access to Perry Weather’s team of degreed meteorologists anytime, for personalized forecasts and expert guidance in under 15 minutes.

User-friendly dashboard

Perry Weather’s user-friendly dashboard makes it easy to track multiple locations at once. Get clear, detailed updates for every site—all in one simple place.

Public display widgets

Make weather insights visible and accessible to the public with customizable, real-time public displays that show key weather metrics like WBGT, lightning proximity, and forecast trends across your facility.

What Can Perry Weather Do For You?

Track Lightning Strikes with Industry-Leading Accuracy

Perry Weather uses real-time lightning data from the National Lightning Detection Network (NLDN)—trusted by NASA and the U.S. Coast Guard—for lightning detection—so you always get industry-leading pin-point precision and instant alerts.

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Faster, More Reliable Alerts

Perry Weather provides instant, automated lightning alerts with a 30-minute countdown, so everyone knows when it’s safe to resume activities.

Policy Compliance & Custom Alerts

Perry Weather automatically sends instant alerts that follow your organization’s specific weather policies the moment your safety policy thresholds are triggered, like when WBGT exceeds safe levels or lightning strikes.

Export historical reports

Choose any historical date range to view or export weather station data to CSV instantly with just a few clicks—right from your dashboard.

Automated instant alerts

With Perry Weather’s automated alerts, integrated outdoor PA system, and text-to-speech capability, critical alerts are broadcast across your site in real time, so you can take quick action when it counts.

 

Perry Weather vs. Earth Networks: Compared

Perry Weather
Earth Networks
Real Heat Stress Monitoring (Not Estimates) Perry Weather uses a real, solar-shielded black bulb sensor built into every weather station for precise Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) readings. Earth Networks relies on algorithm-based estimations and charges extra, resulting in less accurate and more costly measurements.
Estimated WBGT, extra cost
Industry-Leading Lightning Detection Perry Weather leverages the National Lightning Detection Network (NLDN)—trusted by NASA and the U.S. Coast Guard—for lightning accuracy within 84 meters and microsecond precision. Earth Networks’ Total Lightning Network provides lightning accuracy of approximately 100 meters.
National Lightning Detection Network (NLDN), 84m accuracy
Total Lightning Network, ~100m accuracy
User-Friendly Centralized Dashboard Perry Weather features a clean, intuitive centralized web dashboard and mobile app designed for quick insights and ease of use, eliminating the complexity and frustration associated with Earth Networks’ clunky and complicated Sferic Maps interface.
24/7 Personalized Meteorologist Support With Perry Weather, you receive around-the-clock personalized forecasts from real, professional meteorologists, who provide rapid responses (typically under 15 minutes). Earth Networks offers limited meteorologist support at additional cost and slower response times.
Limited meteorologist support at additional cost
Text-to-Speech Public Address System Perry Weather’s integrated PA systems with text-to-speech allow for seamless communication. Earth Networks lacks this critical feature.
Customizable Widgets Perry Weather lets you create customized widgets for your dashboard or public displays, delivering critical information clearly and instantly to your team. In contrast, free apps rarely offer customization, limiting how effectively you can share key weather data. Earth Networks Lacks user-friendly widgets, making customization cumbersome.
Easy-to-use customizable widgets for web dashboards and public displays.
Lacks user-friendly widgets
Seamless Historical Data Logging Unlike Earth Networks, Perry Weather includes a dedicated tab within its dashboard allowing users to instantly access and download historical data with just a few clicks. Earth Networks requires users to request historical data from customer support, making the process slower and less efficient.
Requires external support request
Live Camera Snapshots of Locations Get visual confirmation of conditions right at your site with Perry Weather’s live cameras.
Installation Time Quick and efficient installation, often within 4-6 weeks. We can get you up and running in half the time as Earth Networks. The Earth Networks weather station hardware installation takes up to 12 weeks, slowing implementation.
4-6 weeks
Up to 12 weeks
Dedicated Customer Support EN customers often report delays in service response and repair times. Perry Weather provides Dedicated account managers for direct, personalized support.
Slow response times and inconsistent support.
More Reasons to Choose Perry Weather

Industry-Leading Reliability

We’ve heard from Earth Networks customers that their hardware is prone to frequent failures and slow service turnaround times.

Perry Weather’s software and hardware are built for durability, and a proactive maintenance approach that keeps your system running when you need it most.

Quicker Lead Times

Perry Weather’s efficient hardware installation is typically completed within 4-6 weeks, along with a seamless onboarding process, guided by dedicated account managers.

With Earth Networks, hardware installation can take up to 12 weeks, leaving organizations vulnerable during critical periods.

Dedicated Account Managers

Perry Weather assigns a dedicated account manager for every customer. Our reliable customer support team will help you get up and running within two weeks for seamless onboarding and ongoing assistance.

In contrast, Earth Networks customers often report delayed responses and lack of clarity.

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Perry Weather FAQs

I’m used to Earth Networks’ system. What makes Perry Weather’s interface easier to use?

Many users find Earth Networks’ platform, particularly the Sferic Maps/Mobile, complex and difficult to navigate. Perry Weather offers a clean, intuitive dashboard and mobile app designed for simplicity.

You’ll get clear visualizations, customizable views, and easy access to the most critical weather data without a steep learning curve, making it much faster to get the insights you need.

Does Perry Weather include WBGT monitoring at no extra cost?

Yes. Perry Weather prioritizes accurate heat stress monitoring. We use a real, 3.5-inch globe, solar-shielded black bulb sensor built directly into our weather stations to provide true WBGT readings, not estimations.

This ensures compliance with any policy guidelines and helps you proactively prevent heat-related illnesses. Importantly, this critical safety feature is included as a standard part of our system, not an expensive add-on.

What kind of support does Perry Weather provide?

Perry Weather offers dedicated account management and 24/7 live meteorologist support with response times typically under 15 minutes, ensuring immediate assistance during critical weather events.

Are there hidden costs with Perry Weather compared to Earth Networks?

Perry Weather’s transparent pricing avoids hidden fees that often inflate Earth Networks’ long-term costs. You receive superior hardware reliability, rapid service response, comprehensive support, and accurate real-time data—all providing greater long-term value and peace of mind.

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