Is lightning near Lynn right now?
Storm season in Lynn peaks June–August.
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Thunderstorm season near Lynn
Lightning near Lynn follows Massachusetts's pattern of about 25 thunderstorm days a year, roughly 1× the national average of 25. Lightning near Lynn is most frequent June–August.
- MA thunderstorm days/yr
- 25
- Peak season
- June–August
- vs US average
- 1×
- Metro population
- ~101.3K
State-level NOAA climatology; a city-specific thunderstorm-day normal isn’t published for every station.
Where Lynn sits
Lynn sits at about 69 ft on the coast, where sea-breeze convergence can trigger storms that build fast on summer afternoons — a live nearest-strike distance beats waiting for the rain.
NOAA logged 60 notable lightning events within 50 miles of Lynn since 2015 — including 3 injuries.
- Elevation
- 69 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 Lynn
When thunderstorms build over Lynn, 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.
StrikeCast app
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Frequently asked
How far away is the nearest lightning to Lynn?
StrikeCast shows the live distance in miles to the nearest strike near Lynn, updated continuously from NOAA GOES-GLM satellite data, plus whether it is approaching or moving away.
Is it safe to be outside in Lynn 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 Lynn?
Lynn sees the most lightning June–August, the height of the regional storm season.
Can I get lightning alerts for Lynn?
Yes. Get the free StrikeCast app, save Lynn, and you will get a push alert when lightning approaches — no need to keep the app open.