Lightning

Meteorologists in both public and private sectors use real-time NLDN data to closely monitor thunderstorm development, strength, and paths for issuing severe weather warnings. Lightning is a fast and accurate indicator of severe weather and can also help identify hazardous weather where other observations can be weak, such as in mountainous areas prone to radar blockage.

Thunderstorm data archive and reports

Meteorologists, electric power, arson investigators, insurance companies, and land management agencies use historic Vaisala NLDN data to correlate and document suspected lightning damage with recorded lightning activity. Seasonal or multi-year studies of lightning trends are important for risk assessment, site selection and optimal protection schemes.

Thunderstorm networks

Vaisala Thunderstorm Information System is a modular lightning detection system designed to meet total lightning and cloud-to-ground lightning information needs in meteorology, hydrology, electric power distribution, aviation, defense and telecommunications.

Real-time lightning data

Meteorologists and also managers responsible for human safety, property protection, risk management, and productivity use Vaisala NLDN data for early warning of lightning and thunderstorm threats. Lightning is a fast and accurate indicator of severe weather and by knowing when and where lightning is active, planned precautions can be taken early to reduce vulnerability and risk.

Thunderstorm warning systems

Operations and safety managers rely on Vaisala Thunderstorm Warning Systems to minimize inconsistent and subjective decisions about lightning, to support safety goals, and to improve operational efficiency.

Knowledge center

Download product manuals and learn to reduce your lightning risk through outdoor and home lightning safety education. You can also read more about Vaisala's U.S. National Lightning Detection Network.