Lightning Map Durham, NC
Real-time lightning tracking for Durham, North Carolina. This city averages 42 thunderstorm days per year, making lightning awareness important for Durham residents and visitors.
Real-Time Lightning Near Durham
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Thunderstorm Season in Durham
When to expect lightning activity in Durham, NC
Thunderstorm season in Durham 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, Durham sees 17 more days of thunderstorm activity. The North Carolina statewide average is 45 days.
Lightning Safety Tips for Durham
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 42 thunderstorm days annually, residents of Durham 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 Durham. 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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