LightningMaps.org: Live lightning strikes from a volunteer detector network. US Drought Monitor: Weekly map of drought conditions across the United States.
| LightningMaps.org | US Drought Monitor | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Weather & Climate Maps | Weather & Climate Maps |
| Coverage | Worldwide (best in Europe and North America) | United States |
| Updates | Live / real time | Weekly |
| Data source | Blitzortung.org volunteer detector network | NDMC, USDA and NOAA |
| Made by | Blitzortung.org community | National Drought Mitigation Center |
| 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 US Drought Monitor
- Weekly drought classification
- Compare with past weeks and years
- State and county summaries
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.