Ireland lightning map
Lightning is relatively rare in Ireland, concentrated in summer heat and frontal storms.
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Detected from EUMETSAT MTG-LI satellite data. Aggregate count for Ireland — your exact location and alerts live in the app.
About lightning in Ireland
Lightning is relatively rare in Ireland, concentrated in summer heat and frontal storms.
- Peak season
- May–August
- Region
- Europe
Cities in Ireland
Lightning safety in Ireland
When storms build across Ireland, the distance to the nearest strike matters more than a country-wide count. Follow 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 place you save anywhere in Ireland.
Your exact location stays on your device. Never shared. Never tracked.
Get the iPhone app
Point your phone camera at the code. It opens StrikeCast on the App Store.
Free · iPhone and iPad
Frequently asked
How does StrikeCast track lightning in Ireland?
StrikeCast reads EUMETSAT MTG-LI satellite data, updated continuously, to show how far away the nearest strike is and whether it is approaching or moving away. Save any city in Ireland in the free app to get a push alert when lightning closes in.
When is thunderstorm season in Ireland?
Lightning is most frequent May–August in Ireland.
Is it safe to be outside during a thunderstorm in Ireland?
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 live distance and trend help you decide before the storm arrives.