United Kingdom lightning map
The UK's thunderstorms are mostly a summer affair — heat-driven and frontal storms that sweep up from the south.
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Detected from EUMETSAT MTG-LI satellite data. Aggregate count for United Kingdom — your exact location and alerts live in the app.
About lightning in United Kingdom
The UK's thunderstorms are mostly a summer affair — heat-driven and frontal storms that sweep up from the south.
- Peak season
- May–August
- Region
- Europe
Cities in United Kingdom
Lightning safety in United Kingdom
When storms build across United Kingdom, 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 Kingdom — 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 Kingdom?
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 Kingdom in the free app to get a push alert when lightning closes in.
When is thunderstorm season in United Kingdom?
Lightning is most frequent May–August in United Kingdom.
Is it safe to be outside during a thunderstorm in United Kingdom?
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.