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Safety Tips

Stay alert as storms can form with little notice. Stay tuned to see if storms are approaching.

Spark: Your Personal Lightning Detector

WeatherBug's exclusive Spark feature turns your device into a real-time lightning detector and safety status indicator — so you know exactly how close danger is, before it gets too close.

How Spark Works

  • Follow Mode: Uses your device's GPS to track lightning risk wherever you go
  • Fixed Location Mode: Monitors a set location of your choice — home, office, ballfield, campsite
  • Precise Distance: Get the exact distance between you (or your chosen location) and the nearest detected lightning strike

Why It Matters

Lightning moves fast and strikes farther from a storm than most people expect. Spark replaces guesswork with the exact distance — so you always know when it's time to head inside.

Lightning Recency:
< 5 min
5 - 15 min
15 - 30 min
Threat: