Is lightning near Youngstown right now?
Storm season in Youngstown peaks May–August.
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Thunderstorm season near Youngstown
Youngstown sits in Ohio, which averages about 40 thunderstorm days a year — roughly 1.6× the national average of 25. Lightning near Youngstown is most frequent May–August.
- OH thunderstorm days/yr
- 40
- Peak season
- May–August
- vs US average
- 1.6×
- Metro population
- ~60.1K
State-level NOAA climatology; a city-specific thunderstorm-day normal isn’t published for every station.
Where Youngstown sits
Youngstown sits inland at about 866 ft, roughly 243 mi from the coast, where storms tend to travel with the larger weather systems rather than pop up locally.
NOAA logged 1 notable lightning event within 50 miles of Youngstown since 2015.
- Elevation
- 866 ft
- Distance to coast
- ~243 mi
- Terrain
- Inland lowland
Source: Elevation: open-meteo.com · Coastline: Natural Earth · Lightning history: NOAA NCEI Storm Events.
Lightning safety in Youngstown
In Youngstown, 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.
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Frequently asked
How far away is the nearest lightning to Youngstown?
StrikeCast shows the live distance in miles to the nearest strike near Youngstown, updated continuously from NOAA GOES-GLM satellite data, plus whether it is approaching or moving away.
Is it safe to be outside in Youngstown 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 Youngstown?
Youngstown sees the most lightning May–August, the height of the regional storm season.
Can I get lightning alerts for Youngstown?
Yes. Get the free StrikeCast app, save Youngstown, and you will get a push alert when lightning approaches — no need to keep the app open.