Is lightning near Barranquilla right now?
~42 kmnearest strike to Barranquilla→ Holding steady
135 strikes within 161 km in the last hour.
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Thunderstorm season near Barranquilla
Barranquilla sits in Colombia, where lightning is most frequent August–November. Colombia's position on the equator gives it lightning in two rainy peaks — roughly March to May and September to November — though storms can fire any month. The humid Magdalena valley, the Pacific Chocó and the Andean slopes around Bogotá, Medellín and Cali see frequent, intense afternoon and overnight thunderstorms. Some of the highest flash densities ever recorded sit over Colombian terrain. Because these storms strike hard and often ahead of the rain, the live nearest-strike distance beats waiting for thunder.
Where Barranquilla sits
At roughly 21 m and right on the coast, Barranquilla sees storms fed by warm, moist onshore air, so lightning often arrives ahead of the downpour.
- Elevation
- 21 m
- Distance to coast
- ~13 km
- Terrain
- Coastal
Source: Elevation: open-meteo.com · Coastline: Natural Earth.
Lightning safety in Barranquilla
When thunderstorms build over Barranquilla, the distance to the nearest strike matters more than a city-wide count. Use the 30-30 rule: if thunder follows lightning by 30 seconds or less, get indoors, and wait 30 minutes after the last thunder before heading back out. StrikeCast surfaces the live distance and trend so you can act before the storm reaches you.
StrikeCast app
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Frequently asked
How far away is the nearest lightning to Barranquilla?
StrikeCast shows the live distance to the nearest strike near Barranquilla, updated continuously from NOAA GOES-GLM satellite data, plus whether it is approaching or moving away.
Is it safe to be outside in Barranquilla right now?
If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck. Follow the 30-30 rule: shelter when thunder follows lightning by 30 seconds or less, and wait 30 minutes after the last thunder. StrikeCast's distance and trend help you decide before the storm arrives.
When is thunderstorm season in Barranquilla?
Barranquilla sees the most lightning August–November, the height of Colombia's storm season.
Can I get lightning alerts for Barranquilla?
Yes. Get the free StrikeCast app, save Barranquilla, and you will get a push alert when lightning approaches — no need to keep the app open.
Nearby lightning maps
Data: NOAA GOES GLM.