Is lightning near Biloxi right now?
Storm season in Biloxi peaks May–September.
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Thunderstorm season near Biloxi
Biloxi sits in Mississippi, which averages about 60 thunderstorm days a year — roughly 2.4× the national average of 25. Lightning near Biloxi is most frequent May–September.
- MS thunderstorm days/yr
- 60
- Peak season
- May–September
- vs US average
- 2.4×
- Metro population
- ~49.4K
State-level NOAA climatology; a city-specific thunderstorm-day normal isn’t published for every station.
Where Biloxi sits
Biloxi sits at about 16 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 10 notable lightning events within 50 miles of Biloxi since 2015 — including 8 injuries.
- Elevation
- 16 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 Biloxi
When thunderstorms build over Biloxi, 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 Biloxi?
StrikeCast shows the live distance in miles to the nearest strike near Biloxi, updated continuously from NOAA GOES-GLM satellite data, plus whether it is approaching or moving away.
Is it safe to be outside in Biloxi 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 Biloxi?
Biloxi sees the most lightning May–September, the height of the regional storm season.
Can I get lightning alerts for Biloxi?
Yes. Get the free StrikeCast app, save Biloxi, and you will get a push alert when lightning approaches — no need to keep the app open.