Windy brings a real-time global lightning strikes tracking
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@Nrbelex We changed the provider of data for this feature, since we consider Nowcast as a leader of the industry.
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@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!
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@Korina
Please consider adding the ability to customize the lightning colour. White lightning on white (satellite) background is not very distinct.
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@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.
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@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?
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@inAjet Unfortunately, it is not in plans now.
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Hi, if you are interested in lightnings technology and you would like to support this project, you can check our article here.
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@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!
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great really iimpressive.
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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
