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UK - WEATHER STATION TOPSITES - UK

 

 The lightning data shown on the map below is being provided by a Boltek Stormtracker Lightning Detector and Astrogenic Systems Nexstorm software.

 Friction between ice particles within large clouds, (cumulonimbus) build up a charge of electricity which is trapped. This is  because there is a gap between the cloud & an other body, i.e. the ground or another cloud.

Eventually this charge becomes so great that it can jump across this gap. This is when Lightning occurs, the sound of thunder is a result of this electrical discharge. Because the electrical discharge is so great, it can be detected over long distances, by a lightning detector & then plotted onto a map by computer.

 To find out for yourself how far away a lightning strike is, count the time in seconds between the flash of lightning, and the sound thunder, every 5 seconds = 1 mile.

Recent strikes.

Refreshes automatically when new data is available

The lightning maps below may vary, this is because they are created by using different techniques.

CG = Cloud to Ground  IC = Inter Cloud   + = Positive discharge - = Negative discharge

Do not use for protection of life or property!


 StrikeStar activity 30 minutes ago.

 Map of UK Lightning last 30 minutes

Recent European Activity

Map of europe Lightning last 6 hours

Image from Blitzortung.org


Note - During a thunder storm you are advised to disconnect equipment from your telephone lines & your TV aerial.

Disclaimer Doncasterwx does not accept responsibility for any loss or injury resulting from use of this website

Warning Don't stand under a tall tree or object during a thunder storm. The safest places are Indoors, in your vehicle or  on the ground.

 

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