Lightning AlertsTrip planning
Check nearby strikes before road stops, sightseeing, or outdoor plans.
Travel
See lightning nearby before your next stop.
Check nearby strikes before sightseeing, road stops, or outdoor plans.
Real-time strike awareness.
Travel awareness features
Nearby storm activity
See storm movement before the next stop on your route.
Timely alerts
Get notified when lightning is near or storm activity moves closer.
In the app
See it in action
Live lightning map
Age colors and closest activity at a glance.
Find the closest strike
See the nearest strike's distance, direction, and age at a glance.
See what struck
Type, polarity, strength, age, distance, and street context.
Open from alerts
Nearby strike notifications open back to the live map.
Lightning checks on the road
Look ahead to your next stop and keep your destination covered.
Can I check lightning at my destination before I get there?
Set your hotel, campground, or next stop as your saved place and turn on Lightning alerts. Nearby alerts cover that destination with its own alert distance, alongside alerts for My Location while you travel.
How do I check lightning along a road trip?
Pan the live map along your route to see recent strikes near towns and highways. Tap a strike and its street context helps you place it on the roads ahead.
Do I need an account to use it while traveling?
No account is required. Install Lightning Alerts on iOS or Android, open the live map right away, and turn on alerts when you want them.
Why travelers use Lightning Alerts
Built for on-the-go decisions. Backed by real strike data.
Plan around changing conditions
Review storm timing before extending a stop or changing routes.
Decide earlier while moving
Spot nearby activity before plans depend on being outside.
Real strike data, not guesswork
Lightning sensor networks support real-time strike detection.