GHSA By-Law 2.67 · Compliance

Are your schools fully compliant with GHSA's heat and lightning policies?

From WBGT readings every 30 minutes to automatic lightning stoppages, Weatherstem delivers turnkey compliance with on-site data, automated alerts, hands-off installation, and year-round support.

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30 minReading interval GHSA requires

86°FWBGT cooling-zone threshold

5 tiersStatewide activity chart

2 yrMax WBGT calibration interval

What the by-law requires

One statewide standard, for every sport, year-round

GHSA By-Law 2.67 requires on-site WBGT monitoring at every outdoor practice, across all sports, with mandatory enforcement through October 1. Georgia uses a single five-tier activity chart statewide, with no regional zones, so the same thresholds govern rest breaks, equipment, and practice length everywhere. Forecasts don't satisfy the policy: it's written around real-time, on-site conditions at the actual venue.

WBGT Monitoring

Readings every 30 minutes, starting 30 minutes before the first player reports.

Cooling Zone

Ice towels, ice-water spray bottles, and cold immersion required once WBGT hits 86.0°F.

Lightning Detection

A working detector at every outdoor event, monitored by the Game Manager or a designated staff member.

30-Minute Hold

Activity suspended at the first strike or thunder, with the clock resetting on any new strike.

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What GHSA compliance actually looks like on the ground

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On-site WBGT, every venue

Measured at the actual practice site, not estimated from a nearby station or a regional forecast.

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Automated tier alerts

Coaches and trainers are notified the moment a threshold is crossed, before anyone has to check a chart.

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Time-stamped logs

WBGT readings and lightning stoppages recorded automatically for your compliance file and season review.

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Visible countdown

A live timer enforces the 30-minute lightning hold and resets automatically on any new strike.

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Clear signals for everyone

Coaches, athletes, and parents all see the same status, so there's no ambiguity about what to do.

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Hands-off installation

Setup, calibration, and year-round maintenance are handled for you — GHSA requires recalibration at least every two years.

Weatherstem Protect

Built around the five-tier chart, not just a single number

Protect continuously measures WBGT at your venue and maps it directly to GHSA's tier chart, so the rules that govern rest breaks, equipment, and practice length are always current so no one has to look them up mid-practice.

Sub-second refreshContinuous on-site WBGT, not hourly spot checks.

Automatic tier detectionRest-break ratios and equipment rules surface the moment conditions shift.

Configurable to your districtSet up around your written policy, not a generic threshold.

Text and email alertsSent to coaches, trainers, and administrators as standard.

Weatherstem Blast

One signal, understood the same way on every field

When Protect detects a lightning strike or a WBGT tier is crossed, Blast turns that reading into a signal every coach on campus already knows how to read. This includes visual beacons, an audible horn, or optional text-to-speech, tied directly to Protect so a stoppage triggers automatically.

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Visual beacons

For outdoor venues where a horn isn't practical or audible far enough away.

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Horn + text-to-speech

Maximum reach across campus, with optional spoken announcements.

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Tied to Protect

A stoppage triggers automatically — no one has to remember to sound it.

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Duplicate admin alerts

Logged automatically alongside your compliance record.

Weatherstem Blast at Carrollton High School

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Side by side

By-Law 2.67, and what runs on its own once Weatherstem is installed

GHSA By-Law 2.67 requires

WBGT readings every 30 minutes at every outdoor practice, year-round
Tiered rest-break ratios and equipment rules once thresholds are crossed
Ice towels, ice water, and cold immersion at 86.0°F WBGT
A monitored lightning detector at every outdoor event
A 30-minute hold, reset by any new strike
A written policy signed by each head coach every season

Weatherstem handles

Continuous on-site WBGT with automatic tier detection
Alerts the moment rest-break or equipment rules change
Cooling-zone alerts triggered before staff have to check a chart
Lightning detection monitored around the clock
An automatic countdown timer, visible to coaches and staff
A time-stamped log ready for review, no manual entry required

Proven impact

Trusted where a heat or lightning call carries real consequences

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Weatherstem has been an invaluable tool for Westminster Schools in Atlanta, GA, providing real-time data on WBGT (Wet Bulb Globe Temperature) to help us make informed decisions about outdoor activities and athlete safety. The Practical Lightning Assistant ensures we can take immediate action to protect students and staff by providing precise lightning detection and alerts. Additionally, the automated data recording allows us to track environmental conditions over time, improving our safety protocols. Having this level of precision and reliability has truly enhanced our ability to prioritize health and safety on campus.

Donna Hays, ATC, LAT

Head Certified Athletic Trainer, Westminster Academy

Already on campus

Join the Georgia high schools that already trust Weatherstem

These programs already have Weatherstem monitoring heat and lightning on campus, so their coaches, trainers, and athletic directors aren't guessing during the most dangerous stretch of the season. Click on each image to access that school's Weatherstem page.

Miller County

Wayne County

Carrollton High School

Westminster

Bremen High School

Common questions

GHSA compliance, answered

Do we need WBGT monitoring at each practice site?

Yes. GHSA By-Law 2.67 requires on-site WBGT readings, not forecasts, at every outdoor practice across all sports. Weatherstem automates this at each venue.

How often do we need to record WBGT readings?

At minimum every 30 minutes, starting 30 minutes before the first player reports. Weatherstem stores and time-stamps readings automatically, so there's no manual log to fall behind on.

Does GHSA require a specific brand of WBGT monitor?

No — GHSA doesn't specify a manufacturer, only that the instrument is scientifically approved and calibrated at least every two years. Weatherstem meets that standard and handles calibration for you.

How quickly can Weatherstem deploy at our facilities?

We provide hands-off installation and can get your system online fast, well ahead of the first two weeks of practice — historically the highest-risk stretch of the year for heat illness.

What training do you provide for our athletic staff?

Weatherstem provides training for athletic directors, trainers, and coaches, covering system operation, tier thresholds, documentation, and emergency protocols, plus on-demand refreshers and a dedicated support team.

Does Weatherstem handle ongoing service?

Yes. Year-round maintenance and the required recalibration schedule are included, not billed as a separate visit.