Windy brings a real-time global lightning strikes tracking

[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]

Hi, if you are interested in lightnings technology and you would like to support this project, you can check our article here.

[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.