Lightning Map North Las Vegas, NV
Real-time lightning tracking for North Las Vegas, Nevada. This city averages 23 thunderstorm days per year, making lightning awareness important for North Las Vegas residents and visitors.
Data sourced from NOAA GOES-19 GLM and the Storm Prediction Center.
Real-Time Lightning Near North Las Vegas
Monitor live lightning strikes and approaching storms
Live Lightning Data for North Las Vegas
App links are added after release. For now, use this city page plus the nearby-lightning and alert guides to make faster weather and safety calls in North Las Vegas.
App links go live at release. For now use the lightning maps and guides on this site.
Thunderstorm Season in North Las Vegas
When to expect lightning activity in North Las Vegas, NV
Thunderstorm season in North 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, North Las Vegas sees 2 fewer days of thunderstorm activity. The Nevada statewide average is 23 days.
Lightning Safety Tips for North 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 North 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 North 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.
Useful Guides for North Las Vegas
These guides match the nearby-lightning and alert questions people ask most often
Use this guide to judge nearby strike danger fast, especially when storms are building near your neighborhood.
Alerts Best alert options for North Las Vegas stormsSee how app alerts, NOAA weather radio, and local warnings work when storms move toward your city.
Map guide How to read live lightning around North Las VegasUnderstand strike clusters, motion, and timing so you can decide when to get indoors.
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