Change lightning warning sensor to a binary sensor

packages/custom_weather.yaml

@@ -69,6 +69,12 @@ template:
       attributes:
         current_temp: "{{ states('sensor.pirateweather_temperature') | int }}"
         threshold: "{{ states('input_number.wind_chill_threshold') | int }}"
+    - name: "Lightning Warning"
+      unique_id: edaddfc4-f7f0-4d75-aada-a2c588afe029
+      state: "{{ states('sensor.blitzortung_lightning_counter') | int > 0 }}"
+      device_class: safety
+      attributes:
+        current_strikes: "{{ states('sensor.blitzortung_lightning_counter') | int }}"
 
 sensor:
   - platform: weatheralerts
@@ -840,15 +846,6 @@ sensor:
       # previous_rainfall:
       #   friendly_name: "Past 48h Rainfall"
       #   value_template: "{{ states('sensor.daily_rainfall_in') | float  + state_attr('sensor.daily_rainfall_in', 'last_period') | float  }}"
-      lightning_warning:
-        friendly_name: "Lightning Warning"
-        unique_id: 72bd76a2-ec5b-49fd-982f-ed1ec225514e
-        value_template: >-
-            {%- if states('sensor.blitzortung_lightning_counter') | int > 0 %}
-              Unsafe
-            {% else %}
-              Safe
-            {%- endif %}
       weather_alert_string:
         friendly_name: Weather Alert String
         unique_id: 66b5f020-0b5e-48ed-92a2-740d2d708b30
@@ -928,9 +925,6 @@ input_boolean:
   weather_alert_texts:
     name: Weather Alert Texts
     icon: mdi:message-processing
-  lightning_warning:
-    name: Lightning Warning
-    icon: mdi:flash-alert
   tornado_alarm:
     name: Tornado Alarm
     icon: mdi:speaker-wireless

packages/weatheralerts.yaml

@@ -1512,12 +1512,9 @@ automation:
     alias: Lightning Detected
     trigger:
       - platform: state
-        entity_id: sensor.lightning_warning
+        entity_id: binary_sensor.lightning_warning
-        to: 'Unsafe'
+        from: 'off'
-    condition:
+        to: 'on'
-      - condition: state
-        entity_id: input_boolean.lightning_warning
-        state: 'off'
     action:
       - service: script.lightning_warning
 
@@ -1526,12 +1523,9 @@ automation:
     alias: Lightning Warning Off
     trigger:
       - platform: state
-        entity_id: sensor.lightning_warning
+        entity_id: binary_sensor.lightning_warning
-        to: 'Safe'
+        from: 'on'
-    condition:
+        to: 'off'
-      - condition: state
-        entity_id: input_boolean.lightning_warning
-        state: 'on'
     action:
       - service: script.lightning_clear
 
@@ -1625,9 +1619,6 @@ script:
             {% set ltgdist = (states('sensor.blitzortung_lightning_distance') | int) / 1.609 | round %}
             "Lightning has been detected within 20 miles of the house. Nearest storm is {{ ltgdist }} miles away."
           tag: lightning-warning
-      - service: input_boolean.turn_on
-        target:
-          entity_id: input_boolean.lightning_warning
       - if:
         - condition: state
           entity_id:  input_boolean.audible_notifications
@@ -1694,8 +1685,6 @@ script:
           who: 'all'
           title: "Lightning Clear"
           message: "The lightning threat has passed. It is safe to resume normal activities."
-      - service: input_boolean.turn_off
-        entity_id: input_boolean.lightning_warning
 
   ## Script creates UI notification and is called via automation defined above
   weatheralerts_popup_on_wx_alert:

templates/speech/daily_briefing.yaml

@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@
             "The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for our area. Be prepared to take shelter if a warning is issued! ",
           ] | random }}
         {% endif %}
-        {% if is_state('input_boolean.lightning_warning','on') %}
+        {% if is_state('binary_sensor.lightning_warning','on') %}
           {% set ltgdist = (states('sensor.blitzortung_lightning_distance') | int) / 1.609 | round %}
           {{ [
             "There are reports of lightning in the area, please stay safe. ",

templates/speech/kallen_morning_briefing.yaml

@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@
       {% endif %}
     </p>
     <p>
-      {% if is_state('input_boolean.lightning_warning','on') %}
+      {% if is_state('binary_sensor.lightning_warning','on') %}
         {% set ltgdist = (states('sensor.blitzortung_lightning_distance') | int) / 1.609 | round %}
         {{ [
           "There are reports of lightning in the area, please stay safe. ",

templates/speech/kallen_nightly_briefing.yaml

@@ -101,7 +101,7 @@
     </p>
 
     <p>
-      {% if is_state('input_boolean.lightning_warning','on') %}
+      {% if is_state('binary_sensor.lightning_warning','on') %}
         {% set ltgdist = (states('sensor.blitzortung_lightning_distance') | int) / 1.609 | round %}
         {{ [
           "Please ignore that strobing effect in your window. That is mother nature trying to distract you from sleeping. Do not give in! ",

templates/speech/morning_briefing.yaml

@@ -54,7 +54,7 @@
           "The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for our area. Be prepared to take shelter if a warning is issued! ",
         ] | random }}
       {% endif %}
-      {% if is_state('input_boolean.lightning_warning','on') %}
+      {% if is_state('binary_sensor.lightning_warning','on') %}
         {% set ltgdist = (states('sensor.blitzortung_lightning_distance') | int) / 1.609 | round %}
         {{ [
           "There are reports of lightning in the area, please stay safe. ",

templates/speech/nightly_briefing.yaml

@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@
         "Currently there are weather alerts active. The total number of alerts is {{ states('sensor.weather_alerts_active_corrected') }}. They are as follows. "
           {{ states('sensor.weather_alert_string') }}.
       {% endif %}
-      {% if is_state('input_boolean.lightning_warning','on') %}
+      {% if is_state('binary_sensor.lightning_warning','on') %}
         {% set ltgdist = (states('sensor.blitzortung_lightning_distance') | int) / 1.609 | round %}
         {{ [
           "There are reports of lightning in the area, please stay safe. ",

templates/speech/weather_briefing_full.yaml

@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@
           "The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for our area. Be prepared to take shelter if a warning is issued! ",
         ] | random }}
       {% endif %}
-      {% if is_state('input_boolean.lightning_warning','on') %}
+      {% if is_state('binary_sensor.lightning_warning','on') %}
         {% set ltgdist = (states('sensor.blitzortung_lightning_distance') | int) / 1.609 | round %}
         {{ [
           "There are reports of lightning in the area, please stay safe. ",

templates/speech/welcome_home.yaml

@@ -71,7 +71,7 @@
           "The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for our area. Be prepared to take shelter if a warning is issued! ",
         ] | random }}
       {% endif %}
-      {% if is_state('input_boolean.lightning_warning','on') %}
+      {% if is_state('binary_sensor.lightning_warning','on') %}
         {% set ltgdist = (states('sensor.blitzortung_lightning_distance') | int) / 1.609 | round %}
         {{ [
           "There are reports of lightning in the area, please stay safe. ",