Lightning Map Sioux Falls, SD
Real-time lightning tracking for Sioux Falls, South Dakota. This city averages 44 thunderstorm days per year, making lightning awareness important for Sioux Falls residents and visitors.
Real-Time Lightning Near Sioux Falls
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Thunderstorm Season in Sioux Falls
When to expect lightning activity in Sioux Falls, SD
Sioux Falls 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, Sioux Falls sees 19 more days of thunderstorm activity. The South Dakota statewide average is 44 days.
Lightning Safety Tips for Sioux Falls
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 44 thunderstorm days annually, residents of Sioux Falls 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 Sioux Falls. 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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