Before It Strikes: Lightning

Before It Strikes: Lightning

Storm Alerts, Radar & Safety

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3 reviews
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This app provides real-time severe weather alerts and lightning prediction. It offers a 30-minute safety countdown after lightning strikes and displays high-resolution 3D radar. Receive instant National Weather Service warnings for any saved location.

✓Lightning safety countdown
✓Official NWS alerts
✓Hi-res 3D radar
✓Storm Center overview
✓Heads-up storm notifications
✓Apple Watch integration
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What's New in Before It Strikes

2.2.1

September 24, 2026

All Clear Outlook (for Precision users) When you are sheltering from lightning, you now see the chance that your shelter ends when the countdown reaches zero. For example: "55% chance the shelter ends at 11:39 AM." Tap it to see why, and what happens if lightning strikes within 8 miles again. The clock resets, and it is usually another hour or so before the shelter lifts. The outlook comes from our research on thousands of real storms across the country. It helps you decide whether to wait it out or change your plans. The 30-minute countdown and official safety guidance still decide when it is safe to go back outside. Also in this version: performance improvements and fixes.

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User reviews

Great for athletic trainers!

Being an athletic trainer who is responsible for the safety and wellbeing of athletes and coaches, this app is great! It does a great job notifying me of potential & incoming storms and lightning strikes so I can plan ahead and get my athletes to safety. Great job so far with the app!

Reliable and easy to use

Easy to use, straightforward, and thoughtfully designed. Everything is simple to navigate, and the layout makes it easy to find the information you need. I was especially impressed with its accuracy. It gave us timely lightning alerts, allowing us to warn our coaches to stay on alert and prioritize safety. A great app for anyone who needs reliable weather awareness. Highly recommend
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Easy to read, enjoyable to look at, and has been really accurate so far!

Very easy to use and to understand, the design is really clean and unlike other weather apps I’ve used, and it gives just the right about of information needed to keep you informed. Looking forward to using this app as all the storms come in.

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FAQ

What is the main purpose of Before It Strikes?

Before It Strikes provides severe weather alerts and lightning prediction. It aims to inform users about storms before they happen, offering features like a lightning safety countdown and official National Weather Service warnings.

Does Before It Strikes have ads?

No, Before It Strikes is ad-free. The app is completely free to use with no advertisements.

What devices does Before It Strikes support?

Before It Strikes is available on Apple Watch, iPhone, and iPad. This allows users to receive weather information across multiple Apple devices.

How does the lightning safety countdown work in Before It Strikes?

When lightning strikes within 10 miles, a 30-minute timer starts. This timer resets with every nearby strike, indicating when it is safe to go back outside. It is also available on the Lock Screen and Apple Watch.

Are the weather alerts from Before It Strikes official?

Yes, Before It Strikes pushes official National Weather Service warnings instantly. These include tornado, severe thunderstorm, and flash-flood alerts for any saved location.

What is the age rating for Before It Strikes?

Before It Strikes has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for a wide range of users, including children.

How often is Before It Strikes updated?

The latest version of Before It Strikes is 1.1, which was last updated on July 17, 2026. This suggests a relatively recent update, indicating ongoing development and support.

Can I track storms anywhere with Before It Strikes?

Yes, Before It Strikes allows you to save multiple locations or let it track your current location. You can also pan the hi-res 3D radar nationwide to view any storm in the country.