Lightning Tracker Near Me
Check recent lightning detections near your city, state, or current location with NOAA GOES East/West satellite data, then keep that area ready on your phone for storm alerts.
Check lightning near you
Use your location or search a city/state to review recent NOAA GOES East/West GLM activity. Provider latency varies; follow official warnings for safety decisions.
The web check answers now. The app can monitor this radius after you close the page.
Save this area on your phone.
Recent Map Here. Saved-Area Alerts on the Go.
Use site to review detected activity. Use app to keep a saved area one tap away.
- Saved radius
- Closed-app alerts
- 300 km Premium monitor
Lightning Activity Across the US
Lightning Context and Monitoring Tools
Recent detections, motion context, saved areas, and links to safety guidance
Recent Lightning Map
Review recent NOAA GOES East/West GLM optical-flash detections on state, city, and interactive maps. Provider and display latency vary.
Saved Area on Phone
Keep your usual location close, then jump back to nearby strike context without searching again.
Storm Forecast
View short-horizon storm-motion extrapolations with uncertainty as supplemental context, not a prediction of the next strike.
Safety First
Use the 30-30 rule reference alongside official warnings. App data does not provide an all-clear.
How to Use the Site Right Now
Interpret recent activity, then use official warnings and thunder as safety signals
Pick Your State or City
Start with state and city maps to review recent detected activity near selected area.
Use the Map & Guides
Learn how to read detection age, approximate locations, storm-motion context, and data limitations.
Read the Safety Guides
Check official warnings and lightning-safety guidance. Map or alert never proves all-clear.
Browse Lightning Maps by State
Explore recent lightning detections for popular state routes
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Most-Searched Lightning Guides
Start with the queries people search before storms get close
Check the distance to the nearest recent strike by current location or US zip code.
Near me Where is lightning near me right now?Understand how to check nearby strikes, what distance matters, and when to move indoors fast.
Notifications Lightning alert near meSet a saved monitoring radius, understand push timing, and keep official warning limits clear.
Map guide How to read a lightning mapLearn what live strike clusters, storm direction, and map timing actually mean in the field.
Radar Lightning radar mapOpen live strike detections near you and compare electrical activity with weather radar.
Thunder tracker Track an active thunderstormLearn how strike age, storm movement, distance, and alerts work together during active weather.
Comparison Best lightning tracker appsSee how lightning apps differ on data quality, map detail, storm context, and safety features.
United Kingdom Live UK lightning mapRecent regional flashes from EUMETSAT Meteosat Third Generation Lightning Imager.
Canada Live Canada lightning mapRecent regional flashes from NOAA GOES East and West GLM.
Lightning Tracker Answers
Fast answers for the search that brings most visitors here
What does Lightning Tracker show?
Lightning Tracker shows recent US optical-flash detections from NOAA GOES East/West GLM, with state and city maps, last-24-hour context, and saved-area phone alerts. Provider and display latency vary.
How do I check lightning near me?
Use the quick check on this page to search your city, state, or current location. Then open the local lightning map to see recent strikes and save the area for alerts.
Can Lightning Tracker send storm alerts?
Yes. The mobile app can monitor a saved area on your phone and send alerts when lightning is detected inside your chosen radius.
Featured City Lightning Pages
These local pages already match how people search for lightning risk
Lightning Science & Safety
Back the map with NOAA source detail, seasonality, and safety fundamentals
Why Lightning Tracker uses GOES-19 GLM and what that means for coverage across the US.
Safety How far away is lightning?Use the flash-to-bang method and the 30-30 rule to make better safety calls outdoors.
Stats US lightning frequency by regionCompare regional lightning patterns, including state total vs density and historical lightning-day climatology.
Seasonality When thunderstorm season peaksKnow when storm risk rises in your region so you can plan travel, work, and outdoor time.
Take Lightning Tracker With You
Save your area and check storm movement from your phone.