Lexington, August 22, 2025
News Summary
Lexington School District Two has enhanced safety measures by installing Perry Weather systems at Airport and Brookland-Cayce High Schools. This initiative allows effective monitoring of severe weather, ensuring the safety of students and staff during outdoor activities. The system issues alerts for lightning and other weather conditions, allowing individuals to seek shelter when necessary. With audible alerts and a comprehensive overview of weather situations, this implementation reinforces the district’s commitment to secure learning environments.
Lexington
Lexington School District Two has introduced advanced safety measures by installing Perry Weather systems at Airport and Brookland-Cayce High Schools. This initiative aims to enhance the safety of students, staff, and spectators during outdoor activities by effectively monitoring severe weather conditions, including lightning.
The newly implemented weather monitoring systems function by detecting adverse weather phenomena and sending alerts to school personnel within a 10-mile radius when severe weather threats arise. An audible loud horn alert will sound when severe weather is detected, providing immediate warning to individuals at the schools and in nearby areas. This timely alert system is crucial for ensuring that individuals engaged in outdoor practices or events can quickly seek shelter.
Once the horn alert is activated, all outdoor activities will be promptly suspended, with individuals required to vacate to a safe location. The system is designed to issue an “all-clear” signal approximately 30 minutes after the last lightning strike has been detected, allowing individuals to safely resume outdoor activities. In addition to lightning monitoring, the Perry Weather system also offers custom notifications concerning air quality, wind speed, and precipitation, providing a comprehensive overview of the weather situation.
Alerts from the Perry Weather system are operational during weekdays, school hours, after school events, and on weekends, ensuring that activities are monitored around the clock. However, alerts will be disabled by 10:30 p.m. or 11:00 p.m. each night, ensuring a period of quiet during the overnight hours.
This advanced system not only enhances individual safety but also improves communication among district officials and school administrators. It enables the sharing of critical weather information and alerts with other schools within the district that may be impacted, allowing for coordinated responses regarding instructional activities.
District officials emphasize that the integration of Perry Weather systems represents a significant step in reinforcing the safety protocols for students, athletes, and the entire school community during outdoor activities. The emphasis on effective weather monitoring aligns with the district’s commitment to creating safe and secure learning environments for all.
Key Features of the Perry Weather System
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Lightning Detection | Tracks lightning strikes with real-time alerts to ensure student safety. |
| Audible Alerts | Sound notifications activate for severe weather detection, alerting surrounding areas. |
| Activity Suspension | Outdoor events are halted upon alert, allowing individuals to move to safety. |
| All-Clear Signal | Issued 30 minutes post last lightning strike to indicate it is safe to resume activities. |
| Custom Alerts | Optional notifications for air quality, wind speed, and precipitation. |
| Operational Hours | Active during school hours, after school, and weekends; turned off late at night. |
| Inter-School Communication | Shares weather alerts with other schools in the district impacting activities. |
FAQ
What is the Perry Weather system?
The Perry Weather system is an advanced weather monitoring technology designed to track severe weather hazards, including lightning, to enhance safety during outdoor activities at schools.
How does the alert system work?
When severe weather is detected, a loud horn will sound, providing an alert to staff and individuals in the vicinity. This is followed by a suspension of outdoor activities until the situation is declared safe.
When is the all-clear signal given?
The all-clear signal is typically issued 30 minutes after the last detected lightning strike, indicating it is safe to resume outdoor activities.
Are alerts issued during overnight hours?
No, alerts will be turned off by 10:30 p.m. or 11:00 p.m. for the safety of the community and will remain off throughout the overnight hours.
Can the system provide weather information beyond lightning detection?
Yes, the Perry Weather system can issue custom alerts for air quality, wind speed, and precipitation, providing a comprehensive understanding of weather conditions.
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Additional Resources
- WISTV: Lexington School District Two Adds On-site Weather Monitoring Systems
- The Columbia Star: Lexington Two Adds On-site Weather Alert Stations
- Cola Daily: Lexington Two Adds On-site Weather Alert Stations
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Severe Weather
- WLTX: Lexington Two High Schools Lightning Alert
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