Jackson, MS Lightning Map
Real-time lightning tracking for Jackson, Mississippi. This city averages 67 thunderstorm days per year, making lightning awareness critical for Jackson residents and visitors.
Live data from NOAA GOES-19 GLM. Jackson, MS. — quiet period. Jackson, MS averages 67 thunderstorm days per year.
Data sourced from NOAA GOES-19 GLM and the Storm Prediction Center.
Real-Time Lightning Near Jackson
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Thunderstorm Season in Jackson
When to expect lightning activity in Jackson, MS
Jackson experiences thunderstorms primarily from April through September, with June and July being the most active months. Late afternoon and evening storms are common during the warm season as daytime heating triggers convective activity. Spring storms can be particularly severe.
Compared to the national average of approximately 25 thunderstorm days per year, Jackson sees 42 more days of thunderstorm activity. The Mississippi statewide average is 67 days.
Lightning Safety Tips for Jackson
Essential guidelines to stay safe during thunderstorms
30-30 Rule
When you see lightning, count to 30. If you hear thunder before reaching 30, get indoors. Wait 30 minutes after the last thunderclap before going outside.
Seek Shelter
With 67 thunderstorm days annually, residents of Jackson should always have a shelter plan. Move inside a substantial building or hard-topped vehicle.
Stay Informed
Use Lightning Tracker to monitor real-time lightning near Jackson. Set alerts for your neighborhood to get advance warning of approaching storms.
Avoid Open Areas
Stay away from open fields, hilltops, isolated trees, and bodies of water during storms. If hiking, descend from ridges and peaks immediately.
Useful Guides for Jackson
These guides match the nearby-lightning and alert questions people ask most often
Use this guide to judge nearby strike danger fast, especially when storms are building near your neighborhood.
Alerts Best alert options for Jackson stormsSee how app alerts, NOAA weather radio, and local warnings work when storms move toward your city.
Map guide How to read live lightning around JacksonUnderstand strike clusters, motion, and timing so you can decide when to get indoors.
Jackson Lightning FAQ
Fast answers for live lightning, storm season, and safety in Jackson
How many thunderstorm days does Jackson, Mississippi get per year?
Jackson averages 67 thunderstorm days per year. The national average is approximately 25 days, and the Mississippi statewide average is 67 days.
When is thunderstorm season in Jackson?
Jackson experiences thunderstorms primarily from April through September, with June and July being the most active months. Late afternoon and evening storms are common during the warm season as daytime heating triggers convective activity. Spring storms can be particularly severe.
What should I do if caught in a lightning storm in Jackson?
Follow the 30-30 rule: if the time between seeing lightning and hearing thunder is 30 seconds or less, seek shelter immediately. With 67 thunderstorm days annually in Jackson, always have a shelter plan. Move inside a substantial building or hard-topped vehicle, and wait 30 minutes after the last thunderclap before going outside.
Nearest Lightning Maps to Jackson
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