Is lightning near Hattiesburg right now?
~14 minearest strike to Hattiesburg↘ Moving away
750 strikes within 100 mi in the last hour.
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Thunderstorm season near Hattiesburg
Lightning near Hattiesburg follows Mississippi's pattern of about 60 thunderstorm days a year, roughly 2.4× the national average of 25. Lightning near Hattiesburg is most frequent May–September.
- MS thunderstorm days/yr
- 60
- Peak season
- May–September
- vs US average
- 2.4×
- Metro population
- ~48.7K
State-level NOAA climatology; a city-specific thunderstorm-day normal isn’t published for every station.
Where Hattiesburg sits
About 65 mi from the coast at roughly 174 ft, Hattiesburg sees moisture-fed storms through the warm months.
NOAA logged 32 notable lightning events within 50 miles of Hattiesburg since 2015 — including 12 injuries and 1 death.
- Elevation
- 174 ft
- Distance to coast
- ~65 mi
- Terrain
- Near-coastal plain
Source: Elevation: open-meteo.com · Coastline: Natural Earth · Lightning history: NOAA NCEI Storm Events.
Lightning safety in Hattiesburg
When thunderstorms build over Hattiesburg, 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 Hattiesburg?
StrikeCast shows the live distance in miles to the nearest strike near Hattiesburg, updated continuously from NOAA GOES-GLM satellite data, plus whether it is approaching or moving away.
Is it safe to be outside in Hattiesburg 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 Hattiesburg?
Hattiesburg sees the most lightning May–September, the height of the regional storm season.
Can I get lightning alerts for Hattiesburg?
Yes. Get the free StrikeCast app, save Hattiesburg, and you will get a push alert when lightning approaches — no need to keep the app open.