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CVWS Boltek Lightning Detector

Please note, if storms are in the immediate area the lightning produced will generate strong signals which will result in the system being unable to detect weaker signals from distant lightning strikes.

Click Here to Actitvate StormVue 1.54 Live Lightning Java Page
(This JAVA applet will display up to 60 minute history of recent lightning activity based on the above Screen)

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WASP-2 Real Time Lightning Viewer

The lightning data on the map below may differ from the map above. This map is created with data from the StrikeStarUS network. StrikeStarUS is a network of private lightning detectors in the United States. CVWS.Com proudly provides StrikeStarUS with lightning data. If you would like more information or to see a nationwide StrikeStarUS lightning map, please click on the link below:
StrikeStar US Lightning Detection Network

Updated every 5 minutes

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GENERAL DISCLAIMER
This data should not be used for protection of life or property. The Boltek detector is good at giving a general area where lightning is happening, but even the manufacturer maintains that it is not terribly accurate when plotted on a map. DO NOT US THIS DATA FOR PROTECTION OF LIFE OR PROPERTY.

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Other Regional Boltek & NexStorm Lightning Detectors

Online Lightning Detectors in the United States:
Other Non Commercial US Lightning Detection Sites

Nationwide Lightning Activity - Lightningstorm.com
Nationwide Lightning Activity - USPLN Network

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This page last updated on Thursday September 18, 2008.