Global lightning detection network GLD360 Reliable storm and lightning information with unmatched efficiency and location accuracy from a sensor network that can detect thunderstorms anywhere in the world, even outside the range of radars or satellites. TRULY GLOBAL TRULY GLOBAL Image It’s real-time data from the industry’s most accurate global detection network. GLD360 increases the ability for early detection and tracking of severe weather as it occurs nearly anywhere in the world including oceans, mountain peaks, and other areas not typically covered by radar. REAL-TIME & RELIABLE REAL-TIME & RELIABLE Access comprehensive global lightning data with an uptime better than 99.99%. Users can access it right away and standardize data across all of their facilities worldwide. BROAD INSIGHT BROAD INSIGHT Follow developing storm situations sooner with more complete situational insight. GLD360 lets users standardize their lightning detection for multiple site locations and share high quality, accurate data to manage safety across global operations with 1 km location accuracy. SINGLE-SOURCE ACCESS SINGLE-SOURCE ACCESS Get 24/7/365 global thunderstorm and lightning data even in the most remote locations, all without the need to purchase, install, or maintain any additional equipment or systems. How to access lightning data from GLD360 Xweather API The Xweather API gives developers, product managers, and data scientists across industries fast and easy access to the world’s most accurate global lightning data. LEARN MORE Xweather Insight The Xweather Insight weather confidence platform provides real-time severe weather monitoring and automated lightning alerts for all your assets and locations worldwide. LEARN MORE Resources REPORT Annual Lightning Report The 2023 Vaisala Xweather Annual Lightning Report looks at the impact of nature's most extreme weather phenomenon with new analyses revealing the most lightning-prone U.S. wind farms and at-risk metropolitan areas. READ THE REPORT INTERACTIVE MAP Global Lightning Density Map See where lightning strikes with the Vaisala Xweather interactive global lightning density map. Compare the average number of lightning events per km2 per year for every country then zoom in to see how much lightning occurs in your state or province. VIEW THE MAP Contact Us Contact our industry experts to see Vaisala’s real-time and historical lightning data, software solutions, or receive lightning alerts near you, anywhere in the world. We’re here to help! Contact Us
