Weatherstem Bright Installed in Downtown Madison, Florida
Weatherstem Bright is now installed in downtown Madison, Florida, bringing real-time weather-responsive lighting to enhance community safety and awareness.
Weatherstem Featured on WCTV for New Technology Enhancing Community Safety
Weatherstem was recently featured on WCTV, showcasing new technology designed to improve community safety and situational awareness during changing weather conditions. The segment highlighted how Weatherstem is expanding its capabilities to provide faster, more localized weather intelligence for emergency managers, schools, and public agencies. Among the technologies featured was Bright, Weatherstem’s weather-responsive lighting system that visually communicates real-time conditions to the public. Bright uses color-based lighting cues to reflect current weather risk, helping people quickly understand conditions at a glance. When paired with Weatherstem’s localized monitoring and alerting systems, Bright adds an intuitive, public-facing layer to weather awareness that supports safer decision-making in shared spaces. “This technology is about meeting people where they are,” Weatherstem leadership shared during the interview. “By combining real-time data with simple, visual communication, we can help communities respond more confidently when weather conditions change.” The WCTV story also emphasized Weatherstem’s broader mission to deliver hyperlocal weather data directly from the field, ensuring decision makers and the public have access to accurate, timely information that reflects what is happening on the ground, not miles away. Weatherstem continues to invest in tools like Bright that enhance public engagement, support emergency preparedness, and strengthen community resilience. ▶ Watch the full WCTV segment here:https://www.wctv.tv/2026/01/15/weatherstem-introducing-new-technology-better-serve-community/
University of Oregon Launches Real-Time Weather Station
The University of Oregon has launched a new publicly accessible weather station on its Eugene campus, providing real time environmental data to improve safety, research, and operational awareness for the university community and the public. The station delivers continuously updated conditions including temperature, rainfall, wind, and other critical weather variables. Campus specific data allows emergency management, facilities, athletics, and researchers to make faster, more informed decisions during changing weather conditions that may not be reflected in broader regional forecasts. This installation reflects the growing importance of hyperlocal weather intelligence in supporting public safety, academic research, and resilient campus operations. Read the full University of Oregon article: https://news.uoregon.edu/content/uo-weather-station-means-timely-forecasts-eugene-campus-public
High-Tech Weather Network Could Help USVI Track Storms and Boost Preparedness
A private weather technology company, Weatherstem, provides high-tech weather stations that have helped to collect and share critical weather data across the United States and the Caribbean. One weather station is already operating on St. Croix, and a possible Caribbean expansion could improve weather monitoring and assist with disaster preparedness. In an exclusive video interview with the VI Source, Edward Mansouri, a meteorologist, engineer, and the CEO of Weatherstem, provided the Source with details about the company, its mission, and how the meteorological and atmospheric data it gathers could benefit the U.S. Virgin Islands community. Read the full article
Blue Lagoon Island WeatherSTEM Station Serves as Trusted Source for U.S. National Weather Service
NASSAU, BAHAMAS, November 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ — Blue Lagoon Island’s investment in a WeatherSTEM station has established the private island as a leader in hyperlocal weather monitoring and safety. The island’s data has been cited by the U.S. National Weather Service in storm advisories affecting The Bahamas and the United States, underscoring the value of the system for regional forecasting and preparedness. Blue Lagoon Island was the first destination in the Caribbean to install a WeatherSTEM system, providing real-time monitoring of temperature, wind, rainfall, lightning strikes, UV levels and other critical weather data. Updated every eight-tenths of a second, the system enhances safety for guests, staff and animals on the island while providing accessible, reliable information to the wider community. “Weather affects every part of our operations, so accurate, island-specific data is essential,” said Robert Meister, Managing Director of Blue Lagoon Island. “The information we gather not only protects our team and guests but also supports regional weather tracking and climate resilience. We’re proud to serve as a local data hub, helping meteorologists refine forecasts and strengthen preparedness across the community.” The publicly accessible WeatherSTEM dashboard (http://bahamas.weatherstem.com/bli) and its time-lapse camera feeds have become a resource for recreational boaters, tour operators, weather and marine hobby enthusiasts, and residents of New Providence. The Weather Channel frequently features images from the system, while the data has also fueled the growth of local weather awareness initiatives. Among these is the Bahamas Weather Watchers Facebook group, which has grown to more than 6,900 members and is widely regarded as a valuable source for timely weather updates and community discussion, especially during storm season. The WeatherSTEM system at Blue Lagoon Island remains fully accessible to the public and is supported by WeatherSTEM Scholar, a free educational platform designed to increase weather literacy among Bahamians of all ages (https://www.weatherstem.com/learn).
Weatherstem Launches “Bright,” a First-of-Its-Kind Weather-Controlled Lighting System
TALLAHASSEE, FL — November 2025 — Weatherstem, a leader in intelligent weather technology, today announced the launch of Bright, a revolutionary lighting system that automatically adapts to real-time weather conditions. Compatible with Disney Weather Check, Bright transforms ordinary lighting into a dynamic, weather-aware experience designed for resorts, theme parks,factories, campuses, and entertainment destinations. Bright connects existing lighting infrastructure to live weather data — adjusting color, brightness, and behavior based on conditions such as lightning, heat, wind, or alerts issued by the National Weather Service. When inclement weather is detected, Bright can automatically activate safety alerts or shift to visual warning modes, helping operators protect guests while maintaining an immersive environment. “Bright was created to bring weather intelligence out of the data dashboard and into the real world,” said Edward Mansouri, Founder and CEO of Weatherstem. “The compatibility with Disney Weather Check allows us to integrate world-class innovation and storytelling into a tool that enhances safety, awareness, and the user experience all at once.” Bright integrates seamlessly with Phillips Hue and other smart lighting platforms, enabling property operators to transform existing infrastructure into a live, adaptive alerting network. The system can operate as a standalone visual communication tool or as part of a larger weather intelligence network powered by Weatherstem solutions. The technology will be showcased for the first time at IAAPA Expo 2025 in Orlando, where Weatherstem will demonstrate Bright’s live storm-responsive lighting and its role in connected safety ecosystems for attractions, corporate campuses, and industrial facilities. About Weatherstem Weatherstem designs and delivers integrated weather intelligence systems that help organizations anticipate, respond, and adapt to changing conditions. From real-time monitoring and alerting systems to on-call meteorology and now weather-controlled lighting, Weatherstem powers the infrastructure behind safer, more informed communities and workplaces. Learn more at http://www.weatherstem.com. Media Contact:Edward MansouriFounder & CEO, Weathersteminfo@weatherstem.com(850) 297-1800
Tallahassee-based Weatherstem collaborates with Disney in new monitoring partnership
WeatherStem has inked a deal with Disney SyncLink to help the worldwide entertainment conglomerate monitor major weather-monitoring effort to make its cruise operations safer. The deal has been in the works for about a year after Disney learned about the company’s work with the Florida Division of Emergency Management. The six-year partnership with WeatherStem led to what’s called the Florida Severe Weather Mesonets — the solar-powered technology “provides real-time, hyper-local weather data to state agencies, local governments, and the public,” state documents said. Read the full article
New Weatherstem camera in Taylor County to support efforts this hurricane season and beyond
A new Weatherstem camera has been installed in Taylor County to aid in hurricane preparedness. This initiative also includes integrating Weatherstem curriculum into science classes at Taylor County Middle School. The goal is to educate students and younger generations about hurricane safety, providing them with up-to-date knowledge to help their families prepare for and respond to severe weather events. This effort is seen as a way to give peace of mind to students and the community, especially given the destruction caused by past hurricanes in the area. Read the full article
North Fort Myers fire station installs new Weatherstem station
We know the weather can change in a second. It can go from a blue sky to a storm with lightning and strong winds. Now, a new WeatherSTEM station at the firehouse lets firefighters know if it’s safe for them to respond to your calls for help. Read the full article
Students at Aucilla Christian Academy become weather experts using advanced storm-tracking technology
For kids at Aucilla Christian Academy, weather class isn’t just about learning the difference between cumulus and stratus clouds—it’s about tracking real storms in real time. The school’s Weatherstem system lets students see local weather changes as they happen, from temperature drops to approaching thunderstorms. And for some, like Ensile Gober, it’s personal. Read the full article.