LightningMaps.org: Live lightning strikes from a volunteer detector network. National Weather Service: Official US weather warnings and forecasts on a national map.
| LightningMaps.org | National Weather Service | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Weather & Climate Maps | Weather & Climate Maps |
| Coverage | Worldwide (best in Europe and North America) | United States |
| Updates | Live / real time | Live / real time |
| Data source | Blitzortung.org volunteer detector network | National Weather Service |
| Made by | Blitzortung.org community | NOAA / National Weather Service |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Account | No account needed | No account needed |
| On phones | Works well on phones | Works well on phones |
| Map view | Flat map | Flat map |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 1 | 0 |
| Open map | Open map |
What you can do with LightningMaps.org
- Lightning strikes in near real time
- Storm movement and strike density
- Detector station map
What you can do with National Weather Service
- National map of warnings and advisories
- Local forecasts
- Radar and satellite links
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.