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Lightning Map Leeds — Live Flash Detections

Live Leeds lightning map showing lightning flashes detected across West Yorkshire by the EUMETSAT Meteosat Third Generation Lightning Imager.

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Bolts show recent EUMETSAT Meteosat Third Generation Lightning Imager detections. Locations are approximate; provider and display latency vary. Lime = newest, red = 1-6h, grey = older.
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What This Map Covers

Map viewport is centred on Leeds, England, and takes in the surrounding region. It shows lightning flashes detected from space by the EUMETSAT Meteosat Third Generation Lightning Imager, a few minutes after each flash. West Yorkshire convection often begins along the eastern slopes of the Pennines, bringing lightning to Leeds, Bradford and the Aire Valley.

This is satellite optical lightning detection: it records total lightning as flashes, does not separate cloud-to-ground strikes from in-cloud flashes, and places each flash approximately rather than to the metre. It is not rainfall radar, not a forecast and not a complete storm archive. Thick cloud and processing conditions can cause flashes to be missed. This is not a Met Office product and carries no official warning status.

Safety limit: absence of a marker never proves outdoor safety. Satellite detections can be delayed or missed, and storms move between refreshes.

LIGHTNING AROUND LEEDS

What thunderstorms near Leeds usually look like

Leeds sits downwind of the Pennines for the prevailing westerlies, which cuts both ways. Air descending off the hills is drier, so some showers weaken before they arrive; but storms that form along the Pennine ridge on a hot day roll east through the Aire and Calder valleys and can be heavy by the time they reach the city. In summer, storms also drift up from the Midlands and Lincolnshire, so the southern edge of this viewport is worth a look too. The valleys are the practical concern here: they concentrate run-off quickly, and a slow-moving cluster of flashes upstream of Leeds usually means more water than the rainfall over the city alone would suggest.

The map records flashes that have already happened, not a forecast. For official thunderstorm warnings in England, follow the Met Office.

NEARBY CITIES

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Leeds, England Lightning Map FAQ

Is this Leeds, England lightning map live?

The map requests recent flashes from EUMETSAT Meteosat Third Generation Lightning Imager. It refreshes while open, but network, satellite processing, and public-feed delays can occur.

What does the Leeds, England lightning map show?

It plots recent satellite-detected lightning flashes inside the Leeds, England regional viewport. It is a lightning-detection layer, not precipitation radar and not a forecast of the next strike.

Can I use this map instead of an official weather warning?

No. Use Met Office thunderstorm warnings and local emergency guidance. If you hear thunder, move into a substantial building or hard-topped vehicle and wait 30 minutes after the last thunder.

Is there lightning near Leeds right now?

Open the live map above. It shows lightning flashes detected by the EUMETSAT Meteosat Third Generation Lightning Imager across Leeds and the surrounding region, refreshing every few minutes while the page is open. An empty map means no recent detections in the feed, not an all-clear.

Does this replace official Met Office warnings in Leeds?

No. Always consult the Met Office for official thunderstorm warnings and severe weather guidance in Leeds and England. If you hear thunder, seek shelter immediately in a substantial building or enclosed vehicle.

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