Lightning Map Oklahoma City, OK
Real-time lightning tracking for Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. This city averages 57 thunderstorm days per year, making lightning awareness critical for Oklahoma City residents and visitors.
Real-Time Lightning Near Oklahoma City
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Thunderstorm Season in Oklahoma City
When to expect lightning activity in Oklahoma City, OK
Thunderstorm season in Oklahoma City 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, Oklahoma City sees 32 more days of thunderstorm activity. The Oklahoma statewide average is 57 days.
Lightning Safety Tips for Oklahoma City
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 57 thunderstorm days annually, residents of Oklahoma City 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 Oklahoma City. 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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