# Lightning Alerts for Boating

## What this page is about
See nearby lightning and storm movement before you launch, cruise, or head farther offshore.

## Best for
Boaters checking storm activity before launch, cruising, or heading farther from shore.

## Key features
- Trip planning: Check nearby strikes before launching, cruising, or heading offshore.
- Nearby storm activity: See storm movement while there is still time to return or wait.
- Timely alerts: Get notified when lightning is near or storm activity moves closer.

## Important safety note
Lightning Alerts is an awareness tool only. Use it alongside official forecasts, warnings, venue rules, and emergency guidance. Check before you launch. Conditions change quickly. Use alongside official forecasts.

## Related links
- [Product overview](https://lightningalerts.live/)
- [How Lightning Alerts works](https://lightningalerts.live/how-it-works)
- [Safety disclaimer](https://lightningalerts.live/disclaimer)
- [Privacy, ads, and analytics](https://lightningalerts.live/privacy#ads)
- [Google Play listing](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=live.lightningalerts)