Lightning Map Virginia Beach, VA
Real-time lightning tracking for Virginia Beach, Virginia. This city averages 35 thunderstorm days per year, making lightning awareness important for Virginia Beach residents and visitors.
Real-Time Lightning Near Virginia Beach
Monitor live lightning strikes and approaching storms
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Thunderstorm Season in Virginia Beach
When to expect lightning activity in Virginia Beach, VA
Thunderstorm season in Virginia Beach 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, Virginia Beach sees 10 more days of thunderstorm activity. The Virginia statewide average is 37 days.
Lightning Safety Tips for Virginia Beach
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 35 thunderstorm days annually, residents of Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach. 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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