Is lightning near Erie right now?
Storm season in Erie peaks June–August.
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Thunderstorm season near Erie
Erie sits in Pennsylvania, which averages about 35 thunderstorm days a year — roughly 1.4× the national average of 25. Lightning near Erie is most frequent June–August.
- PA thunderstorm days/yr
- 35
- Peak season
- June–August
- vs US average
- 1.4×
- Metro population
- ~94.8K
State-level NOAA climatology; a city-specific thunderstorm-day normal isn’t published for every station.
Where Erie sits
Erie sits inland at about 650 ft, roughly 269 mi from the coast, where storms tend to travel with the larger weather systems rather than pop up locally.
- Elevation
- 650 ft
- Distance to coast
- ~269 mi
- Terrain
- Inland lowland
Source: Elevation: open-meteo.com · Coastline: Natural Earth.
Lightning safety in Erie
When thunderstorms build over Erie, 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 Erie?
StrikeCast shows the live distance in miles to the nearest strike near Erie, updated continuously from NOAA GOES-GLM satellite data, plus whether it is approaching or moving away.
Is it safe to be outside in Erie 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 Erie?
Erie sees the most lightning June–August, the height of the regional storm season.
Can I get lightning alerts for Erie?
Yes. Get the free StrikeCast app, save Erie, and you will get a push alert when lightning approaches — no need to keep the app open.