Thunderstorm Manager

Web-based worldwide thunderstorm tracking with the most accurate lightning detection including up-to-the-second lightning data and real-time lightning alerts.

Web-based access

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Thunderstorm Manager, part of our Xweather family of subscription based products, is a cloud-based software application that automatically alerts you of lightning threat and can be accessed from anywhere using a computer, laptop, or mobile device with an internet connection. You won’t be tied to a desk waiting for severe weather or be caught off guard when you’re out in the field. This means quicker decisions even with unexpected storms.

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Real-time tracking

Vaisala Thunderstorm Manager - long storm example in dark night mode

Thunderstorm Manager's tracking system gives you real-time lightning event visualization as well as playback of storm activity for the last 7 days. It utilizes Vaisala's most accurate and comprehensive lightning detection networks anywhere in the world, the Global Lightning Detection Network (GLD360) and / or the National Lightning Detection Network (NLDN). You’ll get precise severe weather and lightning data how it matters most — wherever you are and right when it happens.

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Automated alerts

Define up to three levels of lightning alerts around a site and receive automated alerts via email, text, and web to multiple addresses, numbers, or devices. Option for on-site outdoor warning system ensures all of your personnel are safely alerted of threats. You’ll also get all-clear notifications when there haven’t been any discharges after a predetermined amount of time.

The lightning alert coverage is truly global including oceans, the highest mountain peaks, and other geographic locations not covered by radar or meteorological instruments.

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Display options

Thunderstorm Manager - Minneapolis Airport

Display both in-cloud and cloud-to-ground lightning on a single lightning map and filter strikes by any combination of location, lightning polarity, or peak current. All lightning data includes time-based color coding for easier visualization of storm paths.

And, with Lightning Threat Zone, increase your situational awareness of nearby storms with up to 60-minute lightning forecasts to help you visualize if a thunderstorm is going to approach you or simply pass by without much safety risk.

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Try Thunderstorm Manager for Free

Start your free trial today to get real-time lightning data and alerts with detailed lightning maps for your site locations and operations — all in an easy web-based interface. Simply log on and start tracking potentially severe weather.

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Industry Applications

Aviation Applications

Stay efficient and safe with this easy-to-integrate lightning detection and alerting solution.

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Maritime Applications

Keep ports and other maritime operations safe while avoiding costly operational disruptions.

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Meteorology Applications

Rely on the best available lightning detection for improved forecasting and safer communities.

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Renewable Energy Applications

Lightning affects every phase of renewable energy — so protect your people and key solar and wind farm assets.

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Resources

INTERACTIVE MAP

Global Lightning Density Map

You can find out more about lightning around the globe by visiting the fascinating new global total lightning density map from Vaisala. Never before has it been possible to reliably compare lightning on a national basis everywhere.

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