We know when lightning strikes
The worldwide leader for reference-grade lightning detection data, software, and systems for met agencies, businesses, media, and climate research.
lightning events detected every year
of thunderstorms detected worldwide
median location accuracy with precision network
Real-time detection
Vaisala operates the world's most accurate lightning detection networks, pinpointing in-cloud and cloud-to-ground events anywhere on Earth.
With four decades of innovation, Vaisala continues to lead in lightning detection, delivering critical data to governments, met agencies, and businesses. Vaisala Xweather helps companies take control of severe weather risks with forecasts, warnings, and alerts to protect people, property, and infrastructure.
Global coverage
Vaisala detects, locates, and reports over two billion lightning events every year, all within seconds of the flash. Our global detection network provides reliable, real-time lightning data with unsurpassed location accuracy across land and sea, even in the most remote areas beyond the range of radars and satellites.
Always available
We provide single-source access to standardized global thunderstorm and lightning data 24 hours a day with 99.99% uptime without the need to purchase or maintain additional equipment or systems. Our superior lightning detection networks are accurate to within 100 meters in the U.S. and 1 km globally.
Unmatched expertise
With over 40 years of lightning detection experience, no one can match Vaisala for quality, accuracy, and coverage. That's why Vaisala is the primary source of lightning data for the National Weather Service, Federal Aviation Administration, U.S. Armed Forces, and hundreds of businesses worldwide.
Weather confidence before, during, and after the storm
From grounded aircraft to damaged wind turbines, the cost of lightning strikes adds up fast. But what if you could anticipate every storm? Take control of severe weather risk and protect what matters most with the world leader in lightning detection.
Lightning data and alerting software
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Talk to an expert
Whatever your severe weather needs, we're here to help. Get in touch today, and let us put our expertise to work for you.
