Measure the distance to a storm by timing the interval between seeing lightning and hearing thunder. This tool uses the difference in the speed of light and sound to provide an estimated distance.
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What We Love
- 👍 Accurate lightning tracking
- 🚀 Real-time notifications
- 💡 Customizable alert radius
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
Room to Improve
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- 🔋 High battery consumption
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