earth.nullschool: Animated globe of global winds, ocean currents and air pollution. LightningMaps.org: Live lightning strikes from a volunteer detector network.
| earth.nullschool | LightningMaps.org | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Weather & Climate Maps | Weather & Climate Maps |
| Coverage | Worldwide | Worldwide (best in Europe and North America) |
| Updates | Daily | Live / real time |
| Data source | NOAA GFS, OSCAR currents and other public datasets | Blitzortung.org volunteer detector network |
| Made by | Cameron Beccario | Blitzortung.org community |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Account | No account needed | No account needed |
| On phones | Works well on phones | Works well on phones |
| Map view | 3D globe | Flat map |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 1 | 1 |
| Open map | Open map |
What you can do with earth.nullschool
- Animated winds at different heights
- Ocean currents and waves
- Air pollution and particulates
- Many map projections
What you can do with LightningMaps.org
- Lightning strikes in near real time
- Storm movement and strike density
- Detector station map
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.