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Thunderstorm season near Warsaw
Warsaw sits in Poland, where lightning is most frequent May–August. Poland's lightning is a continental summer story. From May to August, heat building across the plains and humid air drawn in from the south fire frequent afternoon and evening thunderstorms over Warsaw, Kraków and the rest of the country, occasionally organizing into severe systems with damaging wind and hail. The flat terrain lets storms travel fast and far, so the live distance to the nearest strike and whether it is approaching give you the warning the open horizon does not.
Where Warsaw sits
Warsaw sits inland at about 113 m, roughly 262 km from the coast, where storms tend to travel with the larger weather systems rather than pop up locally.
- Elevation
- 113 m
- Distance to coast
- ~262 km
- Terrain
- Inland lowland
Source: Elevation: open-meteo.com · Coastline: Natural Earth.
Lightning safety in Warsaw
When thunderstorms build over Warsaw, 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 live 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 Warsaw?
StrikeCast shows the live distance to the nearest strike near Warsaw, updated continuously from EUMETSAT MTG-LI satellite data, plus whether it is approaching or moving away.
Is it safe to be outside in Warsaw 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 Warsaw?
Warsaw sees the most lightning May–August, the height of Poland's storm season.
Can I get lightning alerts for Warsaw?
Yes. Get the free StrikeCast app, save Warsaw, and you will get a push alert when lightning approaches — no need to keep the app open.
Nearby lightning maps
Data: EUMETSAT MTG-LI.