State-Wide Inclement Weather Policies for High Schools
State Weather Policies for Schools (2025-2026)
Welcome to the State Weather Policy Guide, a handy resource for understanding the inclement weather policies for high school athletics in your state. We’ve made it simple: here’s the key information you need.
Find Your State’s Weather Policy
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Why Schools Rely on Perry Weather for Policy Management
“Without accurate, up-to-date information that we’re getting on a daily basis, hourly basis, minute-by-minute basis sometimes, it’d be hard to run a school system.
We’re very fortunate to have access to a great system like Perry Weather to help us move this district forward and continue operations.”
Automate Your Heat Stress Policy Management
Automated Alerts to Your Phone
Heat Stress Policy Based Alerts
Integrate your heat stress policies to guide your coaches and staff in taking the right actions
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Automated alerts: Notifications and texts with instructions when WBGT limits are exceeded
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Custom quiet times: Silence alerts on weekends or nights for undisturbed off-hours
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Configurable settings: Tailor user preferences and alert parameters to your organization’s requirements
Track WBGT Per Policy Thresholds
On-site WBGT Monitoring Without the Fuss of Handhelds
Stationary 3.5in WBGT monitor for accurate readings, eliminating handheld device errors
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3.5in ISO-standard black bulb: Larger bulbs provide more accurate readings, so you’re always using the best information
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Historical Data Log: Get historical WBGT data for any period, with easy-to-export reports, automatically recorded by Perry Weather
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Set and Forget: No need to calibrate and remember to bring your handheld WBGT devices
WBGT and Heat Index Monitoring
Simplify Your Heat Stress Policy Management
Set it and forget it
Never worry about having to set up tripods or do readings every 15 minutes during outdoor activities again. Perry Weather automatically monitors WBGT and records readings every 15 minutes, so you can ensure you’re in compliance without the hassle.
Accurate black bulb sensor
Perry Weather stations include a precise WBGT monitor with a large 3.5″ black bulb sensor, offering more reliable readings than smaller handheld devices.
Eliminate human errors
Competing handheld devices are prone to inaccuracies due to factors like shadows and calibration errors. Perry Weather’s stationary unit minimizes these issues, ensuring consistent and dependable heat readings by eliminating human errors
Accurate Lightning Detection with Instant Alerts
Integrated Outdoor Warning System
Audible Sirens and Visual Strobe Lights
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- Strobe lights and audible sirens Strobe lights, loud alarms, and text-to-speech make sure you won’t miss lightning alerts
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- Personalized PA Warnings: Get custom alerts with our solar-powered, cellular lightning warning system for continuous safety.
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- Affordable with no upfront costs No large upfront costs – simply bundle the outdoor warning hardware with your Perry Weather subscription
Automated Lightning Alerts
Tailor Alerts to Your Lightning Safety Policy
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- Receive immediate notifications and text messages with clear instructions when lightning is detected
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- Enable ‘Quiet Mode’ for notifications to ensure peace during weekends and off-hours when activities are not in session
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- Configure specific user groups and warning settings that fit your organizational needs
Lightning Countdown Timers
Know the Moment it’s Safe to Resume Outdoor Activities
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- Helpful, in-app countdown timers based on your organization’s safety policies
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- After a lightning strike is detected, initiate a countdown until given the all-clear and resuming outdoor activities
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- The timer resets with each subsequent strike, ensuring adherence to safety protocols before resuming activities
