How Lightning Tracker publishes and corrects information
Last reviewed August 9, 2026. Lightning Tracker is an awareness tool, not an official warning service or an all-clear system.
Primary sources and data limits
Data and product explanations name their source where practical. Lightning maps use supported public satellite lightning data; source roles, coverage, cadence, and limits are documented in our methodology. Lightning detections, app alerts, and maps do not replace official weather warnings.
Safety review
Safety pages are reviewed against current public guidance from agencies such as the National Weather Service. When thunder is audible, seek a substantial building or enclosed hard-topped vehicle. There is no safe outdoor position during lightning.
On August 9, 2026, we removed the lightning crouch as advice from our safety guidance. The NWS stopped recommending it in 2008 because it offers no significant protection and can delay shelter. The historical note remains only to explain outdated advice. Read the NWS explanation.
Authorship and ownership
Lightning Tracker & Radar Map is developed by Nikolai Iakubovskii. Product pages may describe Lightning Tracker features and link to its app stores. Comparisons and guides state their sources and limits; no review, ranking, or credential is implied without support on the page.
Corrections and updates
We correct material factual errors, update safety guidance when primary sources change, and show an update date on revised articles. Dynamic maps can refresh independently of an article review date. To report an error, email [email protected] with the page URL, the statement, and supporting source if available.