Tunisia lightning map
Tunisia's thunderstorms peak in autumn, when the warm Mediterranean feeds heavy storms over Tunis and the eastern coast.
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Detected from EUMETSAT MTG-LI satellite data. Aggregate count for Tunisia — your exact location and alerts live in the app.
About lightning in Tunisia
Tunisia's lightning season peaks from September to December. Cool air arriving over a sea still warm from summer fires heavy thunderstorms along the north and east coast, from Tunis to Sousse and Sfax, sometimes with flooding rain, while winter brings weaker frontal storms and the south stays mostly dry. Storms can build quickly near the coast, so the live distance to the nearest strike and whether it is approaching are the safer guide.
- Peak season
- September–December
- Region
- Africa
Cities in Tunisia
Lightning safety in Tunisia
When storms build across Tunisia, 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 Tunisia.
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 Tunisia?
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 Tunisia in the free app to get a push alert when lightning closes in.
When is thunderstorm season in Tunisia?
Lightning is most frequent September–December in Tunisia.
Is it safe to be outside during a thunderstorm in Tunisia?
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.