New Jersey Area Live Lightning Detection

Lightning data for New Jersey, Eastern Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Southern New York, Connecticut, Long Island, and the New York City area.



***Lightning data overlaid with radar data is updated every 5 minutes. Lightning detection is only enabled during T-storm activity. While the data is fairly accurate, occasional outages do occur..Do NOT rely on this information in emergency situations.***


Lightning Data Icons
= 2 strikes or less within a 2 mile radius during the last 2 minutes.
= 8 strikes or less within a 2 mile radius during the last 2 minutes.
= 14 strikes or less within a 2 mile radius during the last 2 minutes.
= 15 strikes or More within a 2 mile radius during the last 2 minutes.
= Older Lightning Data (strikes are atleast 4 minutes old)
= Possible Hail
= Possible Tornado




  • U.S. Lightning Detection Map (updated every 20 minutes)