Is lightning near Hempstead right now?
Storm season in Hempstead peaks June–August.
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Thunderstorm season near Hempstead
Hempstead sits in New York, which averages about 28 thunderstorm days a year — roughly 1.1× the national average of 25. Lightning near Hempstead is most frequent June–August.
- NY thunderstorm days/yr
- 28
- Peak season
- June–August
- vs US average
- 1.1×
- Metro population
- ~793.4K
State-level NOAA climatology; a city-specific thunderstorm-day normal isn’t published for every station.
Where Hempstead sits
Hempstead sits at about 13 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 71 notable lightning events within 50 miles of Hempstead since 2015 — including 27 injuries and 2 deaths.
- Elevation
- 13 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 Hempstead
When thunderstorms build over Hempstead, 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 Hempstead?
StrikeCast shows the live distance in miles to the nearest strike near Hempstead, updated continuously from NOAA GOES-GLM satellite data, plus whether it is approaching or moving away.
Is it safe to be outside in Hempstead 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 Hempstead?
Hempstead sees the most lightning June–August, the height of the regional storm season.
Can I get lightning alerts for Hempstead?
Yes. Get the free StrikeCast app, save Hempstead, and you will get a push alert when lightning approaches — no need to keep the app open.