BEST ZELUS SPORTS WBGT ALTERNATIVES
Perry Weather vs. Zelus Sports WBGT: Which Heat Safety Solution is Right for You?
WBGT apps like Zelus rely on distant data and manual checks. Perry Weather delivers real-time, on-site heat readings, automatic alerts tied to your safety policy, and hands-free logging you can trust. Here’s how they compare:
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Precise, hyperlocal on-site weather data
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Accurate WBGT monitoring
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Automated alerts based on your weather policies
Trusted by thousands of organizations large and small
Perry Weather vs. Zelus WBGT: Compared
Professional WBGT Monitoring
What Perry Weather Can Do For You
Perry Weather gives athletic trainers the real-time, on-site WBGT data they need to make fast, confident decisions. From automated alerts to compliance-ready logs, it’s built to protect athletes—not just estimate conditions.
Track weather across locations from a single dashboard
Perry Weather lets you make confident decisions using weather information that’s updated in real time—not hourly—and reflects current conditions on-site with unmatched accuracy.
Stay on the same page
Customizable public display widgets for instant access to key weather data, ensuring teams stay informed.
Automated alerts to minimize your risks
Create policy-based custom triggers that automatically send alerts to your team based on your safety protocols.
Get instant text alerts
Perry Weather sends automated alerts with detailed instructions to everyone involved, so they can take consistent action quickly.
Export historical reports
Prove you followed policy, learn from past events, and stay ready for audits or legal challenges, while reducing manual paperwork and automating compliance.
Why Switch to Perry Weather from Zelus WBGT?
Real WBGT Monitoring, Not an Estimate
Zelus WBGT relies on modeled or distant data, not your field. In extreme heat, they’ve been shown to underreport by up to 4°F. Perry Weather tracks and calibrates WBGT in real-time from your exact location.
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-Based Alerts Aligned with Your Plan
Zelus WBGT sends generalized alerts—but not based on your rules. Perry Weather enforces your organization’s exact weather policy with automated heat and lightning alerts. No guesswork. Just compliance made simple.
Dedicated 24/7 Meteorologist Support
When conditions escalate, AI won’t answer your call. Perry Weather gives you direct access to certified meteorologists—real experts who guide you through critical decisions any time, day or night.
User-Friendly Dashboard & Multi-Location Monitoring
Perry Weather’s user-friendly dashboard makes it easy to track multiple locations at once. Unlike Zelus WBGT, you get clear, detailed updates for every site—all in one simple place.
Where Zelus Sports Falls Short
Smartphone apps like Zelus WBGT rely on modeled or distant data, not your field. In extreme heat, they’ve been shown to underreport by up to 4°F. That’s why it falls short where it matters most:
Predictive Guesswork, Not Protective
A recent University of Georgia study showed that free WBGT apps like Zelus Sports regularly underreport heat—by as much as 4°F when it’s most dangerous.
That’s the difference between staying on the field and a preventable heat illness.
No Policy-Based Custom Alerts
Zelus WBGT delivers generic warnings. It doesn’t know your specific heat policy or lightning protocol.
Perry Weather automates alerts based on your exact rules—keeping your staff in sync and your decisions defensible.
No Historical Logs, No Accountability
If there’s no record, there’s no proof. Zelus Sports doesn’t offer easily downloadable on-site data, leaving you with no paper trail.
Perry Weather automatically logs every WBGT event, giving you instant access to reports for audits, board reviews, or legal protection.
No Access to Real Meteorologists
When severe weather strikes, Zelus Sports can’t talk you through it.
When weather escalates, Perry Weather gives you 24/7 access to certified meteorologists—real people ready to help you make the right call under pressure.
No On-Site Heat Tracking
Zelus doesn’t use on-site hardware. That means no precise WBGT readings and no work/rest guidance tailored to your team.
Perry Weather tracks real WBGT and calculates rest cycles using workload and PPE—actionable heat safety, not estimates.
No Customizable Live Widgets
Zelus WBGT can’t be tailored to your team.
Perry Weather lets you create custom weather widgets for dashboards, TVs, or public displays—making it easy to communicate critical conditions at a glance across every site or facility.
Customer Stories
Perry Weather vs Zelus WBGT FAQs
How is Perry Weather better than Zelus WBGT?
Zelus is a free WBGT app that estimates heat levels using remote or modeled data. Perry Weather uses on-site, real-time sensors—including a black globe—to measure actual WBGT from your field, not the nearest forecast tower. It also automates alerts, logs your decisions, and integrates with sirens and public displays. In short: Perry Weather is built for athletic programs. Zelus isn’t.
Why is on-site WBGT measurement important for heat safety?
Heat conditions can vary drastically from one location to another—even a few miles apart. Zelus uses off-site data, which a University of Georgia study found underreports heat by up to 4°F in extreme conditions. Perry Weather captures conditions where your athletes actually are, so decisions aren’t based on guesswork.
Can’t I just use the NOAA free weather app for reliable weather alerts?
The NOAA weather app provides general weather updates but isn’t designed for precise on-site safety monitoring. Perry Weather uses hyper-local data from the National Lightning Detection Network (NLDN), ensuring lightning alerts are accurate down to seconds and meters, rather than broad, delayed NOAA alerts.
Is Perry Weather easier to use across multiple sites?
Yes. Our centralized dashboard lets you track multiple sites, review historical logs, and manage alerts—all in one place. Zelus Sports lacks on-site data, detailed logs, and customizable widgets to streamline decisions.
Can Perry Weather automate alerts and rest breaks?
Absolutely. Perry Weather sends policy-based alerts the moment WBGT crosses your district’s safety thresholds. It can also trigger sirens or PA systems based on your policies. Zelus requires manual checks and offers no automation at all.
Does Perry Weather help with compliance and recordkeeping?
Yes. Perry Weather automatically logs every heat reading, alert, and decision with timestamps—giving you a full audit trail for school boards, athletic directors, or even legal review. With Zelus, you get a number on a screen with no backup.
Who uses Perry Weather—and why?
Athletic trainers, coaches, and school safety personnel across the country rely on Perry Weather to protect student-athletes and reduce liability. It’s purpose-built for sports, with 24/7 meteorologist support and tools that scale across entire districts. Perry Weather is also trusted by professionals in construction, parks, and golf for accurate, policy-based weather safety. Zelus, by contrast, is a consumer-grade app with no infrastructure, support, or compliance features.
