WarPulse Lightning API
WarPulse Lightning API delivers near real-time lightning strike data across the Americas, the Caribbean, and the Pacific. Pick a region below for its own live strike map, code sample, and coverage FAQ.
United States
Near real-time lightning strike data across the continental United States, updated every 20 seconds.
View coverage →Canada
Lightning strike data for southern Canada, from Vancouver to Halifax.
View coverage →South America
Near real-time lightning data across South America, from Bogota to Buenos Aires, updated every 20 seconds.
View coverage →Mexico & Central America
Lightning strike data spanning Mexico and Central America, from Tijuana to Panama City.
View coverage →Caribbean & Atlantic
Lightning strike data across the Caribbean basin and western Atlantic, covering Cuba, the Bahamas, Puerto Rico, and the Lesser Antilles.
View coverage →Pacific, Hawaii & Alaska
Lightning strike data for Hawaii, the Pacific coast, and southern and central Alaska.
View coverage →Coverage areas
Lightning data provided as-is; not for safety-critical use. Commercial use is permitted on every current plan. Read the EULA →