Lightning Strike Alerts
for Android
StormCast monitors real-time lightning data and pushes an alert to your phone when strikes are detected approaching your location — so you can get inside before the storm arrives.
How Lightning Alerts Work
Real-Time Detection
Lightning strike positions are monitored continuously. When activity is detected near your saved locations, StormCast evaluates whether the storm is moving toward you.
Direction-Aware
StormCast doesn't just alert for nearby lightning — it analyzes storm cell movement to determine if the lightning is actually heading your way, reducing false alarms from storms moving parallel or away.
Push Notification
When lightning is approaching, you get a push notification with the approximate distance and direction — even when your screen is off. Includes a radar image so you can see the storm.
Live Radar Map
Real-time lightning strikes displayed on the interactive radar map alongside storm cells and NWS warning polygons. See exactly where strikes are landing.
Who Needs Lightning Alerts
Outdoor Workers
Construction, landscaping, farming, utility crews — anyone working outside needs advance warning to seek shelter before lightning arrives.
Coaches & Event Organizers
Youth sports, outdoor concerts, festivals. Lightning is the #1 weather killer at outdoor events. A 15-minute heads-up can save lives.
Golfers, Hikers, Boaters
Anyone on a golf course, trail, or open water is extremely vulnerable to lightning. StormCast gives you time to get off the course or the lake.
Parents
Kids playing outside don't check the weather. A lightning proximity alert on your phone means you can call them in before the first strike.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do lightning alerts work in StormCast?
StormCast monitors real-time lightning data and sends a push notification when strikes are detected approaching your location. Alerts include distance, direction of movement, and whether the storm is heading toward you.
How close does lightning have to be to trigger an alert?
StormCast alerts when lightning activity is detected within range of your saved locations and moving in your direction. The system uses motion analysis to avoid false alarms from distant storms moving away from you.
Does StormCast show lightning on radar?
Yes. The live radar map shows real-time lightning strike positions overlaid on radar data, so you can see exactly where strikes are occurring and track storm cell movement.
Is the lightning alert feature free?
Yes. Lightning proximity alerts are included free in StormCast alongside all NWS severe weather alerts, river gauge monitoring, and hurricane tracking.
Get Lightning Alerts on Your Phone
Know when lightning is heading your way — before you hear the first rumble of thunder.
