helpful & oddly - addicting?
having a pet that hates storms it’s helpful to know when to brace your pet and even with the lag & the laws of sounds and physics - it helps me get my dog to an area before the booms bother him.
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Track lightning strikes globally in real time with live alerts and detailed storm information. View strike locations, distances, and directions on an interactive map, and receive notifications as storms approach.
✓Real-time lightning strike map
✓Customizable lightning alerts
✓Lock screen and Dynamic Island storm updates
✓Nearby radar and strike distance
✓Live chart of nearby storm activity
✓Search and save locations
✓Private by design, no tracking or ads
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What's New in Lightning Radar
1.1
July 14, 2026
Lightning alerts have arrived. • Get notified when strikes move in near you, or near a place you've saved, tuned to warn you as a storm closes in without over-notifying. • A Storm Live Activity keeps the nearest-strike distance on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island. • New Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets show the live nearby strike count. • Tap an alert to jump straight to that strike on the map. • Plus map refinements: a radius preview, a clearer legend, and theme fixes.
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What is Lightning Radar?
Lightning Radar shows you where lightning is striking around you and around the world in real time. It provides live alerts and detailed storm information on an interactive map.
Does Lightning Radar have ads?
No, Lightning Radar is private by design and does not contain ads or third-party analytics. Your location data is used solely for providing the service and is never shared.
How does Lightning Radar alert me to storms?
You can turn on Lightning Alerts to receive notifications when strikes land within your chosen radius. The alerts intensify as a storm closes in, and can be customized to follow you via background location.
What devices does Lightning Radar support?
Lightning Radar is available for iPhone and iPad devices. It also features Lock Screen and Dynamic Island updates for compatible iOS versions.
How accurate is the lightning data in Lightning Radar?
Strike data comes from the Blitzortung.org volunteer network. While coverage is extensive, please note that strikes can occasionally be missed or delayed, so it's not recommended for safety-critical reliance.
Can I see lightning strikes from anywhere in the world?
Yes, Lightning Radar displays every strike detected by the Blitzortung.org network. You can search for any place and jump to it on the live world map.
Is there a subscription for Lightning Radar?
No, Lightning Radar is completely free to use. There are no subscription fees or in-app purchases required to access its features.
How often is Lightning Radar updated?
The app was last updated on July 14, 2026, with version 1.1. The lightning strike data itself is updated in real time as detected by the volunteer network.