Know when it’s safe to go long.

Track nearby lightning and approaching storms before you head out for an open-water swim.

Awareness brings safety.

Lightning Alerts app showing nearby lightning strikes and strike details

Swim window planning

Check nearby lightning and storm movement before choosing your route and distance.

Storm awareness

Track storms in real time and know which way they’re headed.

Smart alerts

Get notified when lightning is near or storms are on the way.

Why distance swimmers trust Lightning Alerts

Built for open water. Backed by real data.

Go farther with confidence

Plan longer swims with real-time conditions and distance-based safety insights.

Avoid surprise storms

Know when to pivot or cut a swim short before weather turns dangerous.

Real strike data, not guesswork

We use lightning sensor networks for accurate, real-time strike detection.

Trusted by swimmers Your safety is our mission Swim smart. Swim safe.