Windy brings a real-time global lightning strikes tracking

[Suty]

@koeio We are aware that the coverage in South America is worse at this moment, the coverage will improve in upcoming months.

[Suty]

@stonelaughter Lightnings are standardly in the free version and also circle animation was used again in version 40. At this moment version 40 is only in our web app and mobile apps will get it in a few weeks hopefully.

[Nrbelex]

@stonelaughter said in Windy brings a real-time global lightning strikes tracking:

I'm confused; I've had this feature on the free version for years (UK)

One thing I wonder though; I used to see rings propagating out to approximate where the thunder from a strike would be heard... I'm not seeing those any more.

Do I need to select something?

I also previously saw lightning on the map prior to this announcement and don't understand what's changed (even with the answer above).

[Suty]

@Nrbelex We changed the provider of data for this feature, since we consider Nowcast as a leader of the industry.

[Nrbelex]

@Ondřej-Šutera said in Windy brings a real-time global lightning strikes tracking:

@Nrbelex We changed the provider of data for this feature, since we consider Nowcast as a leader of the industry.

Got it—thanks!

[Gkikas LGPZ]

@Korina
Please consider adding the ability to customize the lightning colour. White lightning on white (satellite) background is not very distinct.

[Suty]

@Gkikas-LGPZ Thank you for your suggestion, you are right that certain situations are less visible than others, especially in the satellite layer. I will forward this to colleagues for consideration.

[inAjet]

@inAjet said in Windy brings a real-time global lightning strikes tracking:

Would you consider adding the ability to control the lightning layer separately from the radar/satellite layer? There may be times when you want to de-clutter the display and view radar/satellite data only, or view lightning data only to quickly locate the most active weather.

Any thoughts on this, @Ondřej-Šutera?

[Suty]

@inAjet Unfortunately, it is not in plans now.

[Suty]

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[Lajpat Rai]

@Korina Kudos to Windy for the incredible innovation! Real-time lightning detection is a game-changer for safety and information. Thanks for providing it free and making the world a safer place!
Regards: Bitlife Unlocked

[Chatpointt]

great really iimpressive.

[smith jack 2]

Windy’s new global lightning overlay is a strong step forward, giving both professionals and everyday users real-time awareness of nearby storms. By pairing Nowcast’s detection network with Windy’s radar and satellite layers — and even tagging your notes with something like live speed test km/h to track conditions — you get faster, clearer insight into developing weather. Aside from a few oceanic gaps, the coverage is impressively broad, making this a genuinely valuable and safety-enhancing addition that’s free for everyone

[apmflores]

I'm from Brazil. Windy used to work seamlessly on both my PC (Windows 11) and iPhone (iOS), but unfortunately, it no longer does.