South Trail Fire & Rescue Enhances Community Safety with New Weather Alert Stations

South Trail Fire & Rescue has installed Earth Networks Lightning Detection and Weather Stations at all four of our fire stations, enhancing safety for our firefighters and the community we serve. Click on the location for current weather conditions.

Station 61 - 2100 Crystal Drive, Fort Myers, 33907

Station 62 - 13500 Sophomore Lane, Fort Myers, 33912

Station 63 - 5531 Halifax Avenue, Fort Myers, 33912

Station 64 - 1278 Commonwealth Drive, Fort Myers, 33913

These stations provide real-time weather intelligence, including:

• Lightning detection with audible warning alarms, which may be heard up to approximately 1 mile from each station

• Wind speed monitoring during severe weather and hurricanes

• Heat index data used for firefighter training and operational planning

The audible lightning alarms are designed to increase awareness during dangerous weather conditions and support quick, informed decision-making. Alerts are based on lightning strokes, meaning an alarm may sound even if lightning is not visibly seen, as lightning can occur between clouds and still pose a safety risk.

Our audible lightning alerts are programmed to operate daily from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with extended hours at Station 62 to support Thursday evening cadet training. Alert times may be adjusted as weather conditions warrant.

Residents can access live weather data from each station 24/7 through links available on the South Trail Fire & Rescue website, providing another tool to stay informed during changing weather conditions.

These weather stations complement existing lightning alert systems already in place at local schools and parks and do not replace them.

South Trail Fire & Rescue remains committed to using advanced technology to protect lives, property, and our firefighters.