Spokane, WA Lightning Map
Real-time lightning tracking for Spokane, Washington. This city averages 14 thunderstorm days per year, making lightning awareness important for Spokane residents and visitors.
Live data from NOAA GOES-19 GLM. Spokane, WA.
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Thunderstorm Season in Spokane
When to expect lightning activity in Spokane, WA
Thunderstorms in Spokane are concentrated in the summer months of June through August. July is typically the most active month for lightning. While the thunderstorm season is shorter than in southern states, storms can be intense with frequent cloud-to-ground lightning.
Compared to the national average of approximately 25 thunderstorm days per year, Spokane sees 11 fewer days of thunderstorm activity. The Washington statewide average is 10 days.
Lightning Safety Tips for Spokane
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 14 thunderstorm days annually, residents of Spokane 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 Spokane. 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 Spokane
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 Spokane 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 SpokaneUnderstand strike clusters, motion, and timing so you can decide when to get indoors.
Spokane Lightning FAQ
Fast answers for live lightning, storm season, and safety in Spokane
How many thunderstorm days does Spokane, Washington get per year?
Spokane averages 14 thunderstorm days per year. The national average is approximately 25 days, and the Washington statewide average is 10 days.
When is thunderstorm season in Spokane?
Thunderstorms in Spokane are concentrated in the summer months of June through August. July is typically the most active month for lightning. While the thunderstorm season is shorter than in southern states, storms can be intense with frequent cloud-to-ground lightning.
What should I do if caught in a lightning storm in Spokane?
Follow the 30-30 rule: if the time between seeing lightning and hearing thunder is 30 seconds or less, seek shelter immediately. With 14 thunderstorm days annually in Spokane, 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.
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