Lightning Map Great Falls, MT
Real-time lightning tracking for Great Falls, Montana. This city averages 30 thunderstorm days per year, making lightning awareness important for Great Falls residents and visitors.
Real-Time Lightning Near Great Falls
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Thunderstorm Season in Great Falls
When to expect lightning activity in Great Falls, MT
Thunderstorms in Great Falls are concentrated in the summer months of June through August. July is typically the most active month for lightning. While the thunderstorm season is shorter than in southern states, storms can be intense with frequent cloud-to-ground lightning.
Compared to the national average of approximately 25 thunderstorm days per year, Great Falls sees 5 more days of thunderstorm activity. The Montana statewide average is 30 days.
Lightning Safety Tips for Great Falls
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 30 thunderstorm days annually, residents of Great Falls 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 Great Falls. 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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