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

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 occurring through …

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 Thunderstorm...

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.

5 days ago · By Andrew Dowdy et al., The Conversation Lightning takes many strange forms. Pictured here is so-called sprite lightning. (Angel An/Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2023) Lightning has …

What is lightning? Lightning is a giant spark of electricity in the atmosphere between clouds, the air, or the ground. In the early stages of development, air acts as an insulator between the positive 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.

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 associated with other severe …

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 resources …

Since light travels much, much, faster than sound, you’ll see lightning before you hear thunder. To figure out how far away a storm is, start counting seconds as soon as you see lightning.