United Arab Emirates lightning map
Summer convective storms over the mountains and winter frontal systems bring the UAE's sharp bursts of lightning.
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Detected from EUMETSAT MTG-LI satellite data. Aggregate count for United Arab Emirates — your exact location and alerts live in the app.
About lightning in United Arab Emirates
Summer convective storms over the mountains and winter frontal systems bring the UAE's sharp bursts of lightning.
- Peak season
- July–September
- Region
- Middle East
Cities in United Arab Emirates
Lightning safety in United Arab Emirates
When storms build across United Arab Emirates, 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, trend & alerts — in your pocket.
GPS-precise distance to the nearest strike, live approaching/moving-away trend, and push alerts for every place that matters across United Arab Emirates — home, work, the kids' school.
Your exact location stays on your device. Never shared. Never tracked.
Frequently asked
How does StrikeCast track lightning in United Arab Emirates?
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 United Arab Emirates in the free app to get a push alert when lightning closes in.
When is thunderstorm season in United Arab Emirates?
Lightning is most frequent July–September in United Arab Emirates.
Is it safe to be outside during a thunderstorm in United Arab Emirates?
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.