Saudi Arabia lightning map
Spring and autumn bring dust-and-thunder storms across the Saudi interior, with the strongest activity over the western highlands.
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Detected from EUMETSAT MTG-LI satellite data. Aggregate count for Saudi Arabia — your exact location and alerts live in the app.
About lightning in Saudi Arabia
Spring and autumn bring dust-and-thunder storms across the Saudi interior, with the strongest activity over the western highlands.
- Peak season
- March–May, October–November
- Region
- Middle East
Cities in Saudi Arabia
Lightning safety in Saudi Arabia
When storms build across Saudi Arabia, the distance to the nearest strike matters more than a country-wide count. Follow 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.
StrikeCast app
Distance & alerts — in your pocket.
Distance to the nearest strike, a storm card on your iPhone Lock Screen (iOS 18+), and a free alert for one place you save anywhere in Saudi Arabia.
Your exact location stays on your device. Never shared. Never tracked.
Get the iPhone app
Point your phone camera at the code. It opens StrikeCast on the App Store.
Free · iPhone and iPad
Frequently asked
How does StrikeCast track lightning in Saudi Arabia?
StrikeCast reads EUMETSAT MTG-LI satellite data, updated continuously, to show how far away the nearest strike is and whether it is approaching or moving away. Save any city in Saudi Arabia in the free app to get a push alert when lightning closes in.
When is thunderstorm season in Saudi Arabia?
Lightning is most frequent March–May, October–November in Saudi Arabia.
Is it safe to be outside during a thunderstorm in Saudi Arabia?
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 live distance and trend help you decide before the storm arrives.