Lightning Map Lincoln, NE
Real-time lightning tracking for Lincoln, Nebraska. This city averages 47 thunderstorm days per year, making lightning awareness critical for Lincoln residents and visitors.
Real-Time Lightning Near Lincoln
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Thunderstorm Season in Lincoln
When to expect lightning activity in Lincoln, NE
Lincoln sees most of its thunderstorm activity between May and August, with June and July being the peak months. Storms are typically driven by frontal systems and can develop rapidly during warm, humid afternoons. The transition months of May and September can also bring significant lightning.
Compared to the national average of approximately 25 thunderstorm days per year, Lincoln sees 22 more days of thunderstorm activity. The Nebraska statewide average is 47 days.
Lightning Safety Tips for Lincoln
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 47 thunderstorm days annually, residents of Lincoln 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 Lincoln. 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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