See lightning strikes in realtime nearby your area. Get free online access to maps of former and current thunderstorms. A contribution by Blitzortung.org and contributors.

See lightning strikes in real time across the planet. Free access to maps of former thunderstorms. By Blitzortung.org and contributors.

Basic information about lightning, from the NOAA National Severe Storms Laboratory.

This capability to track lightning is key to understanding and predicting the severity of thunderstorms. Lightning strikes are strong indicators of storm intensity and are often …

⚡️ Live Street-level Lightning Map When thunderstorms develop, remember to watch this page or our regional lightning maps to see live strikes near your area or anywhere around the nation.

Utilize our interactive map to track thunderstorms as they occur. This dynamic tool displays the location, movement, and intensity of thunderstorms, including detailed information on lightning …

Next 12 hours Thunderstorm forecast depicting chance of Thunderstorms or Severe Thunderstrorms.

Lightning can be "triggered" by launching specially designed rockets trailing spools of wire into thunderstorms. The wire unwinds as the rocket ascends, creating an elevated ground that can …

All thunderstorms go through stages of growth, development, electrification and dissipation. Thunderstorms often begin to develop early in the day when the sun heats the air near the …

5 days ago · Oklahoma has overtaken Florida to become the nation's lightning capital, according to a new report.