Choose Alert Radius by Decision
YOU
SAVED AREA / MONITORING
Lightning Alert Near Me
Save a place and radius. Premium can send push alerts after the app closes; free map freshness and nearest-strike checks work while the app is open.
WORKFLOW / THREE STEPS
How Lightning Alerts Work
Alert chain has several dependencies. Each matters.
- 01
Save area and radius
Pick location and radius. Default can be 20 km; minimum is 5 km. Radius sets area monitored, not guaranteed lead time.
- 02
Data qualifies activity
Available lightning detections and storm movement are checked against saved area and selected alert behavior.
- 03
Premium phone receives push
Premium push can arrive after the app closes. Delivery still depends on internet, permission, device state, and operating-system push service.
Free: up to 50 km. Premium: up to 300 km. Metric presets: 10, 16, 50 km; imperial: 6, 10, 30 miles. Your current plan maximum is also available.
More early awareness and more notifications. Useful when planning outdoor work, sport, or travel.
More local signal and fewer notifications, but less time between first nearby detection and arrival.
If thunder is audible, shelter now. Do not wait for push notification or map marker.
TERMS / IMPORTANT
Lightning Alert vs. Official Warning
Lightning alert
Personal situational-awareness message based on available detections, saved area, chosen behavior, and device delivery.
Open lightning detector →Weather warning
Official alert issued by national or local weather and emergency authorities. Follow it over app interpretation.
Read safety guide →FIELD NOTES
Lightning Alert FAQ
How do I get a lightning alert near me?
Open Lightning Tracker, allow location and notification access, save the area you want monitored, and choose an alert radius. Premium can then send push alerts when qualifying lightning activity is detected near that saved area, including after the app is closed.
How fast are lightning alerts?
Notification timing depends on satellite or network detection, processing, internet delivery, device permissions, operating-system delivery, and battery settings. Treat alerts as situational awareness, never as a guaranteed warning before a strike.
What lightning alert radius should I use?
The minimum radius is 5 km. Free monitoring reaches 50 km; Premium reaches 300 km. Metric presets are 10, 16, and 50 km, while imperial presets are 6, 10, and 30 miles; the current plan maximum is also available. Any thunder is already a shelter signal, regardless of radius.
Is a lightning alert an official weather warning?
No. A Lightning Tracker notification reports detected or approaching activity based on available data. Follow official national and local weather warnings, emergency alerts, venue procedures, and instructions from authorities.