Lightning safety

What you need to know to stay safe.

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The Canadian Lightning Danger Map has moved.

Visit Canada.ca/weather and turn on the Lightning layer for the new Lightning Map of current lightning strikes in Canada.

Lightning safety tips for indoors and outdoors.

Risks and statistics by season, days of the week, age and activity.

Six ways lightning can hurt you, from ground currents to blunt trauma.

Pay attention to the warning signs.

See where lightning is happening across Canada in real-time.