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Updated September 2026
US Lightning Strikes Map
☀️ Weather

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Top Alternatives to US Lightning Strikes Map

Live Lightning#1

Live Lightning by Bertrand Kerautret

Editor's Choice
☀️ Weather
2.9😞(10 ratings)
Free
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Track real-time lightning strikes across Europe. View current lightning maps and save historical data. Follow lightning evolution with a minimal time delay.

What We Love

  • 👍 Works perfectly fine
  • 👍 Accurate and up-to-date data
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 No ads
  • 👍 Useful for hikers
  • 👍 Great tool
  • 👍 Reliable and simple
  • 👍 Brilliant app
  • 👍 Very helpful
  • 👍 Super appli

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 App not working
  • 🐛 Connection errors
  • 🐛 Alerts not working
  • 🐛 Inaccurate detection
  • 🐛 Crashes on open
  • 🐛 Widget missing
  • 🐛 Poor translation
  • 🐛 Data seems outdated
  • 🐛 Not working in North America
  • 🐛 Location issues
Thunderly#2

Thunderly by Jan Plesek

Lightning in real time
Strong Contender
☀️ Weather
4.3😐(2.6K ratings)
Free
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Visualize real-time lightning strikes globally on an interactive map. Explore weather data like clouds and precipitation, and measure distances to storms. You can even simulate lightning flashes with your camera.

What We Love

  • 🌟 Awesome app
  • 🌩️ Great for tracking storms
  • 🎨 Beautiful graphics
  • 🔊 Realistic sound effects
  • 🌍 Global coverage
  • 🎮 Fun and engaging

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes frequently
  • 🔌 App not working/functional
  • 🕰️ App no longer updated
  • 🔇 Sound/vibration issues
  • 📱 Compatibility problems on older devices
Lightning Tracker#3

Lightning Tracker by Elecont LLC

Real Time Lightning Map
Worth Considering
☀️ Weather
4.3😊(574 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Visualize real-time lightning strikes across North and South America on a dynamic map. Receive predictive alerts for strike patterns and intensity, with estimated arrival times for your location. Monitor current and historical lightning activity to stay informed and protected.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate and real-time lightning tracking
  • 👍 Helpful for safety and planning outdoor activities
  • 💡 Useful for weather monitoring and storm tracking
  • ⭐ Excellent app overall

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 📢 Intrusive ads in free version
  • 🚫 Lack of important features like distance, alerts, and history

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This app helps you understand how far away lightning strikes are by letting you record when you see a flash and hear thunder. It then displays the lightning's location on a map, easing fears about storms.

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Access powerful weather data for predicting severe weather events like storms, tornadoes, and hurricanes. Features high-resolution radar, advanced weather models, and surface observations updated frequently for mobile use.

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