Netherlands lightning map
The Netherlands sees most of its thunderstorms in summer, when heat and humidity build over the low country and North Sea fronts move through.
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Detected from EUMETSAT MTG-LI satellite data. Aggregate count for Netherlands — your exact location and alerts live in the app.
About lightning in Netherlands
The Netherlands sees most of its thunderstorms in summer, when heat and humidity build over the low country and North Sea fronts move through.
- Peak season
- June–August
- Region
- Europe
Cities in Netherlands
Lightning safety in Netherlands
When storms build across Netherlands, the distance to the nearest strike matters more than a country-wide count. Follow 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
Distance, trend & alerts — in your pocket.
GPS-precise distance to the nearest strike, live approaching/moving-away trend, and push alerts for every place that matters across Netherlands — home, work, the kids' school.
Your exact location stays on your device. Never shared. Never tracked.
Frequently asked
How does StrikeCast track lightning in Netherlands?
StrikeCast reads EUMETSAT MTG-LI satellite data, updated continuously, to show how far away the nearest strike is and whether it is approaching or moving away. Save any city in Netherlands in the free app to get a push alert when lightning closes in.
When is thunderstorm season in Netherlands?
Lightning is most frequent June–August in Netherlands.
Is it safe to be outside during a thunderstorm in Netherlands?
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 live distance and trend help you decide before the storm arrives.