# Lightning Alerts for Swimmers

## What this page is about
See nearby lightning and storm movement before you head out for a long open-water swim.

## Best for
Open-water swimmers checking conditions before longer swims.

## Key features
- Long swim planning: Check nearby strikes before choosing your route and distance.
- Nearby storm activity: See active storms and how recently strikes appeared near the water.
- 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 long swims. 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)