LightningMaps.org: Live lightning strikes from a volunteer detector network. Windy: Animated weather forecast maps for wind, rain, waves and more.
| LightningMaps.org | Windy | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Weather & Climate Maps | Weather & Climate Maps |
| Coverage | Worldwide (best in Europe and North America) | Worldwide |
| Updates | Live / real time | Daily |
| Data source | Blitzortung.org volunteer detector network | ECMWF, GFS, ICON and other weather models |
| Made by | Blitzortung.org community | Windyty |
| Price | Free | Free; Premium adds hourly updates and more |
| Account | No account needed | Free to view, account for extras |
| On phones | Works well on phones | Phone app available |
| Map view | Flat map | Flat + 3D |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 1 | 1 |
| 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 Windy
- Animated wind, rain, snow and temperature layers
- Compare forecast models
- Waves, swell and ocean currents
- Webcams and weather stations on the map
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.