Lightning Map Las Vegas, NV
Real-time lightning tracking for Las Vegas, Nevada. This city averages 23 thunderstorm days per year, making lightning awareness important for Las Vegas residents and visitors.
Real-Time Lightning Near Las Vegas
Monitor live lightning strikes and approaching storms
Get Live Lightning Data for Las Vegas
Download Lightning Tracker to see every lightning strike near Las Vegas in real time. Set custom alert zones and get notified before storms reach your location.
Thunderstorm Season in Las Vegas
When to expect lightning activity in Las Vegas, NV
Thunderstorm season in Las Vegas 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, Las Vegas sees 2 fewer days of thunderstorm activity. The Nevada statewide average is 23 days.
Lightning Safety Tips for Las Vegas
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 23 thunderstorm days annually, residents of Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas. 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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