# Lightning Alerts for Hiking

## What this page is about
See nearby lightning and storm movement before you head into the hills, forest, or backcountry.

## Best for
Hikers checking storm activity before exposed trail, ridges, and longer returns.

## Key features
- Trail planning: Check nearby strikes before exposed sections or long returns.
- Nearby storm activity: See storm movement before committing to open terrain.
- 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 exposed trail. Conditions change quickly. Use official local guidance.

## 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)