Uruguay lightning map
Uruguay sits in an active storm corridor where warm northern air meets cold fronts off the South Atlantic, firing strong spring and summer thunderstorms.
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Detected from NOAA GOES-GLM satellite data. Aggregate count for Uruguay — your exact location and alerts live in the app.
About lightning in Uruguay
Uruguay lies in the same volatile corridor that makes northern Argentina and southern Brazil so stormy. From October to March, warm humid air from the north clashes with cold fronts sweeping off the South Atlantic, firing strong, fast-moving thunderstorms over Montevideo and the interior. Storms often arrive with little warning and strike ahead of the rain, so the live distance to the nearest flash and whether it is approaching beat waiting for the first clap of thunder.
- Peak season
- October–March
- Region
- Americas
Cities in Uruguay
Lightning safety in Uruguay
When storms build across Uruguay, 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 Uruguay — home, work, the kids' school.
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Frequently asked
How does StrikeCast track lightning in Uruguay?
StrikeCast reads NOAA GOES-GLM 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 Uruguay in the free app to get a push alert when lightning closes in.
When is thunderstorm season in Uruguay?
Lightning is most frequent October–March in Uruguay.
Is it safe to be outside during a thunderstorm in Uruguay?
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.