Is lightning near West Palm Beach right now?
Storm season in West Palm Beach peaks June–September.
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Thunderstorm season near West Palm Beach
Lightning near West Palm Beach follows Florida's pattern of about 80 thunderstorm days a year, roughly 3.2× the national average of 25. Lightning near West Palm Beach is most frequent June–September.
- FL thunderstorm days/yr
- 80
- Peak season
- June–September
- vs US average
- 3.2×
- Metro population
- ~117.4K
State-level NOAA climatology; a city-specific thunderstorm-day normal isn’t published for every station.
Where West Palm Beach sits
At roughly 30 ft and right on the coast, West Palm Beach sees storms fed by warm, moist onshore air, so lightning often arrives ahead of the downpour.
NOAA logged 39 notable lightning events within 50 miles of West Palm Beach since 2015 — including 29 injuries and 9 deaths.
- Elevation
- 30 ft
- Distance to coast
- On the coast
- Terrain
- Coastal
Source: Elevation: open-meteo.com · Coastline: Natural Earth · Lightning history: NOAA NCEI Storm Events.
Lightning safety in West Palm Beach
When thunderstorms build over West Palm Beach, 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 distance and trend so you can act before the storm reaches you.
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Frequently asked
How far away is the nearest lightning to West Palm Beach?
StrikeCast shows the live distance in miles to the nearest strike near West Palm Beach, updated continuously from NOAA GOES-GLM satellite data, plus whether it is approaching or moving away.
Is it safe to be outside in West Palm Beach 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 West Palm Beach?
West Palm Beach sees the most lightning June–September, the height of the regional storm season.
Can I get lightning alerts for West Palm Beach?
Yes. Get the free StrikeCast app, save West Palm Beach, and you will get a push alert when lightning approaches — no need to keep the app open.