See lightning strikes in real time across the planet. Free access to maps of former thunderstorms. By Blitzortung.org and contributors.

See lightning strikes in realtime nearby your area. Get free online access to maps of former and current thunderstorms. A contribution by Blitzortung.org and contributors.

Dec 11, 2025 · Lightning, the visible discharge of electricity that occurs when a region of a cloud acquires an excess electrical charge, either positive or negative, sufficient to break down the …

Latest lightning strikes for the contiguous US. Severe watches, warnings, and advisories in the US. Severe watches, warnings, and advisories across regions in the US. Next 12 hours …

This website will teach you how to stay safe and offer insight into the science of lightning. You'll find animated books about lightning, safety tips for all kinds of situations, games for kids and …

Oct 9, 2009 · Here’s everything you need to know about lightning, from how it forms to common myths and how to stay safe.

USA - Lighning strike analysis - see where lightning strike are detected with exact location, time, type and strength.

This capability to track lightning is key to understanding and predicting the severity of thunderstorms. Lightning strikes are strong indicators of storm intensity and are often …

Strokes of cloud-to-ground lightning strike the Mediterranean Sea off of Port-la-Nouvelle in southern France. Lightning is a natural phenomenon consisting of electrostatic discharges …

Jan 2, 2026 · NASA’s lightning data, collected from the ground, air, and space, help scientists understand lightning patterns and predict severe weather.