StrikeCast

Is lightning near Tabuk right now?

Storm season in Tabuk peaks November–April.

Free push alert when lightning approaches Tabuk. Your exact location and alerts live in the app.

Live lightning strike map near Tabuk
Strikes · EUMETSAT MTG-LI

Thunderstorm season near Tabuk

Tabuk sits in Saudi Arabia, where lightning is most frequent November–April. Spring and autumn bring dust-and-thunder storms across the Saudi interior, with the strongest activity over the western highlands.

Where Tabuk sits

Tabuk lies on elevated interior terrain near 769 m, about 135 km from the coast, where summer heating fuels fast-building afternoon thunderstorms.

Elevation
769 m
Distance to coast
~135 km
Terrain
Elevated interior

Source: Elevation: open-meteo.com · Coastline: Natural Earth.

Lightning safety in Tabuk

When thunderstorms build over Tabuk, 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.

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 saved place — no need to keep the app open.

StrikeCast app: the nearest lightning strike is 6 miles away, shown on a small radar
StrikeCast on the iPhone Lock Screen: an alert for lightning within 5 miles of Home and a storm card showing about 3 miles to the nearest strike
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Your exact location stays on your device. Never shared. Never tracked.

Frequently asked

How far away is the nearest lightning to Tabuk?

StrikeCast shows the live distance to the nearest strike near Tabuk, updated continuously from EUMETSAT MTG-LI satellite data, plus whether it is approaching or moving away.

Is it safe to be outside in Tabuk 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 Tabuk?

Tabuk sees the most lightning November–April, the height of Saudi Arabia's storm season.

Can I get lightning alerts for Tabuk?

Yes. Get the free StrikeCast app, save Tabuk, and you will get a push alert when lightning approaches — no need to keep the app open.

Nearby lightning maps

Data: EUMETSAT MTG-LI.