diff --git a/alarmist_config.ini b/alarmist_config.ini
index b4c9e2c..0745222 100644
--- a/alarmist_config.ini
+++ b/alarmist_config.ini
@@ -9,4 +9,7 @@ dbname = paddle
 coolant = 2
 on_torque = 2
 moving_torque = 20
-ambient_temperature_delta = 0.2
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+# warn about bearing temperature if they are ambient_temperatre_delta above ambient
+ambient_temperature_delta = 0.2
+# only warn about bearing temperature if they are warmer than safe_bearing_limit
+safe_bearing_limit = 25.0
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diff --git a/ssa/alarm/alarmist.py b/ssa/alarm/alarmist.py
index f074df0..96fd3df 100644
--- a/ssa/alarm/alarmist.py
+++ b/ssa/alarm/alarmist.py
@@ -167,7 +167,9 @@ class Alarmist:
             )
             bearing_temperature_warning = False
             if ambient > 0 and max_bearing > 0:
-                if max_bearing > ambient + ambient_delta:
+                if (max_bearing > ambient + ambient_delta) and (
+                    max_bearing > float(self.config["thresholds"]["safe_bearing_limit"])
+                ):
                     bearing_temperature_warning = True
 
             dprint(