Is lightning near White Plains right now?
Storm season in White Plains peaks June–August.
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Thunderstorm season near White Plains
White Plains sits in New York, which averages about 28 thunderstorm days a year — roughly 1.1× the national average of 25. Lightning near White Plains is most frequent June–August.
- NY thunderstorm days/yr
- 28
- Peak season
- June–August
- vs US average
- 1.1×
- Metro population
- ~59.6K
State-level NOAA climatology; a city-specific thunderstorm-day normal isn’t published for every station.
Where White Plains sits
At roughly 236 ft and right on the coast, White Plains sees storms fed by warm, moist onshore air, so lightning often arrives ahead of the downpour.
NOAA logged 86 notable lightning events within 50 miles of White Plains since 2015 — including 30 injuries and 4 deaths.
- Elevation
- 236 ft
- Distance to coast
- ~6 mi
- Terrain
- Coastal
Source: Elevation: open-meteo.com · Coastline: Natural Earth · Lightning history: NOAA NCEI Storm Events.
Lightning safety in White Plains
In White Plains, lightning can strike well ahead of the rain, so a live distance beats waiting for the downpour. Follow the 30-30 rule: shelter when thunder arrives within 30 seconds of a flash, and stay put for 30 minutes after the last rumble. StrikeCast’s nearest-strike distance and approaching or moving-away trend tell you which way the storm is heading.
StrikeCast app
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Frequently asked
How far away is the nearest lightning to White Plains?
StrikeCast shows the live distance in miles to the nearest strike near White Plains, updated continuously from NOAA GOES-GLM satellite data, plus whether it is approaching or moving away.
Is it safe to be outside in White Plains 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 White Plains?
White Plains sees the most lightning June–August, the height of the regional storm season.
Can I get lightning alerts for White Plains?
Yes. Get the free StrikeCast app, save White Plains, and you will get a push alert when lightning approaches — no need to keep the app open.