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Share your lightning data here!

Welcome to the STORMWISE® Lightning Network. This project is in the beginning phases.

We are providing a place for users of the Lightning Strike Sensor to share their data with each other.

The Stormwise Lightning Network will be made up of individuals across the United States that monitor and record lightning data using a computer and lightning detector.

The
South East

The
Lower Mississippi Valley

The
Southern Plains

The
Upper Mississippi Valley

Following sites are under construction:

The
North East

The
Central Great Lakes

The
Northern Rockies

The
Pacific North West

The
Pacific South West

Click on the RED squares to access each individual station web page. You can represent your town / geographic area here on these maps!

You can be a vital part of this effort! Set up your lightning detector and record lightning data. Upload your data to your web site. We will place a link to your site on one of the clickable map.

Terms and Conditions and General Info:

  • Websites linked to the map are external websites not controlled by STORMWISE®.

  • STORMWISE® reserves the right to terminate any or all individual map links without warrantee.

  • Individual volunteers shall maintain individual web sites that are family-friendly rated "G" in content.

  • Individuals shall not sell any products on their websites.

  • Some of the maps overlap coverage area on the edges. Only one link assignment per individual. You can't have a link on each coverage map, extra coverage on some maps allows others to participate in your same area. Choose which map you prefer your single link to be placed.

  • General Purpose:

    To collect lightning data for storm research purposes, especially to investigate lightning flash activity associated with tornado development.

    To collect, share, and archive lightning data using a common standard format.

    To collect lightning data from tornado-producing storms so that any future software can be improved.

    To set up a standard lightning detection network for common meteorological research.

    Technical Requirements:

  • Lightning Sensor shall be mounted between 3 to15 feet above ground level in a clear location at least 10 feet away from overhead obstructions. Suggest mounting at 6 feet for a standard. Can be a metal pole, tripod, or plastic pole. Make sure to install so high winds during severe storms will not blow it over.

  • Lightning Sensor height above ground level shall remain unchanged during each recording. Do not change sensor height while making recordings.

  • Lightning sensor must be earth grounded to moist soil directly under the unit at mounting location.

  • Recordings shall be labled as to lightning sensor elevation. If you change sensor elevation, make a note of it.

  • Battery voltage should not be allowed to fall below 7.5 volts. Though the system will work down to about 6 volts, it is best to change the battery to keep variables above a standard level.

  • Computer should have a back up uninterruptable power supply with a run time of atleast 30 minutes. Remember that you can power the computer without the screen on so it will run longer during power failures. A lap top computer would be ideal because they require less power.

    NOTE: If due to software limitation, should map display page become too slow or too full, map may have to be sliced up into regional areas or individual states, in the future.

    These web pages are copyright 2008, except for the public domain USA map images proper.
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