Is lightning near Fes right now?
~94 kmnearest strike to Fes
8 strikes within 161 km in the last hour.
Free push alert when lightning approaches Fes. Your exact location and alerts live in the app.
Thunderstorm season near Fes
Fes sits in Morocco, where lightning is most frequent September–November, March–May. Morocco's storms build over the Atlas mountains and arrive with autumn and spring Atlantic systems along the coast.
Where Fes sits
About 137 km from the coast at roughly 425 m, Fes sees moisture-fed storms through the warm months.
- Elevation
- 425 m
- Distance to coast
- ~137 km
- Terrain
- Near-coastal plain
Source: Elevation: open-meteo.com · Coastline: Natural Earth.
Lightning safety in Fes
When thunderstorms build over Fes, 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.
StrikeCast app
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Frequently asked
How far away is the nearest lightning to Fes?
StrikeCast shows the live distance to the nearest strike near Fes, updated continuously from EUMETSAT MTG-LI satellite data, plus whether it is approaching or moving away.
Is it safe to be outside in Fes 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 Fes?
Fes sees the most lightning September–November, March–May, the height of Morocco's storm season.
Can I get lightning alerts for Fes?
Yes. Get the free StrikeCast app, save Fes, and you will get a push alert when lightning approaches — no need to keep the app open.
Nearby lightning maps
Data: EUMETSAT MTG-LI.