The pickLink checked Oct 9
LightningMaps.org
lightningmaps.orgLive map of lightning strikes around the world
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That one website that shows lightning strikes on a map as they happen
Why it's the pick
Lightning strikes pop up on the map within seconds, detected by a volunteer network of receivers, so you can watch a storm move or see whether it's heading your way. Free with no account. Coverage is strongest where volunteers have detectors, especially Europe and North America.
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