StrikeCast

Is lightning near Mansoura right now?

Storm season in Mansoura peaks October–March.

Free push alert when lightning approaches Mansoura. Your exact location and alerts live in the app.

Live lightning strike map near Mansoura
Strikes · EUMETSAT MTG-LI

Thunderstorm season near Mansoura

Mansoura sits in Egypt, where lightning is most frequent October–March. Lightning is rare across desert Egypt, arriving mostly with winter systems along the Mediterranean coast and Nile Delta.

Where Mansoura sits

At roughly 5 m and right on the coast, Mansoura sees storms fed by warm, moist onshore air, so lightning often arrives ahead of the downpour.

Elevation
5 m
Distance to coast
~47 km
Terrain
Coastal

Source: Elevation: open-meteo.com · Coastline: Natural Earth.

Lightning safety in Mansoura

When thunderstorms build over Mansoura, 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

Distance & alerts — in your pocket.

Distance to the nearest strike, a storm card on your iPhone Lock Screen (iOS 18+), and a free alert for one saved place — no need to keep the app open.

StrikeCast app: the nearest lightning strike is 6 miles away, shown on a small radar
StrikeCast on the iPhone Lock Screen: an alert for lightning within 5 miles of Home and a storm card showing about 3 miles to the nearest strike
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Your exact location stays on your device. Never shared. Never tracked.

Frequently asked

How far away is the nearest lightning to Mansoura?

StrikeCast shows the live distance to the nearest strike near Mansoura, updated continuously from EUMETSAT MTG-LI satellite data, plus whether it is approaching or moving away.

Is it safe to be outside in Mansoura 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 Mansoura?

Mansoura sees the most lightning October–March, the height of Egypt's storm season.

Can I get lightning alerts for Mansoura?

Yes. Get the free StrikeCast app, save Mansoura, and you will get a push alert when lightning approaches — no need to keep the app open.

Nearby lightning maps

Data: EUMETSAT MTG-LI.