Lightning Map Columbia, MO
Real-time lightning tracking for Columbia, Missouri. This city averages 46 thunderstorm days per year, making lightning awareness critical for Columbia residents and visitors.
Real-Time Lightning Near Columbia
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Thunderstorm Season in Columbia
When to expect lightning activity in Columbia, MO
Thunderstorm season in Columbia spans from April through September. Peak lightning activity occurs in June and July, when warm, moist air from the south collides with cooler air masses. Spring severe weather season from March through May can produce dangerous storms.
Compared to the national average of approximately 25 thunderstorm days per year, Columbia sees 21 more days of thunderstorm activity. The Missouri statewide average is 47 days.
Lightning Safety Tips for Columbia
Essential guidelines to stay safe during thunderstorms
30-30 Rule
When you see lightning, count to 30. If you hear thunder before reaching 30, get indoors. Wait 30 minutes after the last thunderclap before going outside.
Seek Shelter
With 46 thunderstorm days annually, residents of Columbia should always have a shelter plan. Move inside a substantial building or hard-topped vehicle.
Stay Informed
Use Lightning Tracker to monitor real-time lightning near Columbia. Set alerts for your neighborhood to get advance warning of approaching storms.
Avoid Open Areas
Stay away from open fields, hilltops, isolated trees, and bodies of water during storms. If hiking, descend from ridges and peaks immediately.
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