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Thunderstorm season near Zarqa

Zarqa sits in Jordan, where lightning is most frequent October–April. Jordan's lightning season runs through the cooler months. From October to April, low-pressure systems crossing the eastern Mediterranean bring bands of rain and thunderstorms over the western highlands, where Amman, Zarqa and Irbid sit, while the desert east and the Aqaba coast see storms less often but sometimes with flash floods. These storms can build quickly over the hills, so the live distance to the nearest strike and whether it is approaching are a better guide than a seasonal average.

Where Zarqa sits

Zarqa sits on low coastal-plain terrain near 613 m, about 121 km from open water, so humid air keeps the warm season active with lightning.

Elevation

613 m

Distance to coast

~121 km

Terrain

Near-coastal plain

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

Lightning safety in Zarqa

When thunderstorms build over Zarqa, 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.

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