Lightning Map Seattle, WA
Real-time lightning tracking for Seattle, Washington. This city averages 8 thunderstorm days per year, making lightning awareness important for Seattle residents and visitors.
Real-Time Lightning Near Seattle
Monitor live lightning strikes and approaching storms
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Thunderstorm Season in Seattle
When to expect lightning activity in Seattle, WA
Thunderstorms in Seattle are concentrated in the summer months of June through August. July is typically the most active month for lightning. While the thunderstorm season is shorter than in southern states, storms can be intense with frequent cloud-to-ground lightning.
Compared to the national average of approximately 25 thunderstorm days per year, Seattle sees 17 fewer days of thunderstorm activity. The Washington statewide average is 10 days.
Lightning Safety Tips for Seattle
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 8 thunderstorm days annually, residents of Seattle 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 Seattle. 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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