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Direct answer

Is Fort Myers Beach, FL safe from lightning?

Fort Myers Beach has elevated lightning exposure. Risk is meaningful at 68/100, so planning and coverage checks are recommended.

City score

68/100

Level: elevated

State average

99/100

Same hazard across FL.

Comparison

Fort Myers Beach is 31 points below the state average for this hazard.

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Why this answer

Lightning exposure derived from ingested climatology tiles.

This answer combines long-term hazard scoring with current live signals. Use the live page for active watch/warning context over the next 6-24 hours.

Insurance pricing and deductible structure can still vary by neighborhood and carrier, so validate policy details against this risk profile.

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