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Lightning risk snapshot · Pensacola, FL

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Current risk outlook

Lightning and thunderstorm risk for Pensacola, FL.

Live conditions updated just now. Refreshes every 5–40 minutes.

This view focuses on how often thunderstorms fire near this city and where the most active lightning corridors tend to be.

Live risk outlook

LOW

Low

Next 6–24 hours: Today: Low (20/100) · Rain 9% · Max wind 10 to 15 mph.

No active local alerts at this moment.

Sources: NOAA, NWS, SPC, NHC, FEMA, USGS.

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Historical risk score

Long-term baseline derived from historical hazard activity.

68

/ 100

Lightning risk score68/100

For typical homes located in Pensacola, FL.

Baseline context

Lightning exposure derived from ingested climatology tiles.

Compare other local risks

See how Pensacola scores across each hazard model.

City snapshot

All hazards combined

48/100

Flood risk

Heavy rain and low-lying flood exposure

31/100

Wind risk

Roof stress and gust-driven damage

55/100

Storm surge risk

Coastal inundation and tidal vulnerability

96/100

Wildfire risk

Fuels, dryness, and fire potential

10/100

Tornado risk

Historic tornado corridor exposure

47/100

Hail risk

Hail frequency and roof impact potential

26/100

Hurricane risk

Wind + surge + rain-driven flooding

72/100

Local hazard map

Pensacola, FL

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Lightning intelligence snapshot

Lightning activity (NWS)

Lightning activity grid unavailable.

Source: NWS forecast grid.

Thunderstorm alerts (NWS)

No thunderstorm alerts right now.

Source: National Weather Service.

Forecast lightning mentions

Tonight

Chance Rain Showers

Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Source: NWS forecast discussion.

SPC thunderstorm outlook

Day 1: General thunder

Day 2: General thunder

Day 3: None

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.

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5-day lightning & storm outlook

Today

LOW

Rain chance: 9%

Max wind: 10 to 15 mph

Risk score: 20/100

Tomorrow

ELEVATED

Rain chance: 71%

Max wind: 5 mph

Risk score: 63/100

Sat

LOW

Rain chance: 3%

Max wind: 5 mph

Risk score: 10/100

Sun

LOW

Rain chance: 2%

Max wind: 5 mph

Risk score: 10/100

Mon

LOW

Rain chance: 6%

Max wind: 5 to 10 mph

Risk score: 10/100

Historical lightning exposure

Historical lightning exposure in Pensacola

  • Lightning risk follows thunderstorm frequency and storm-track corridors.
  • Outages often correlate with lightning clusters and strong wind gusts.
  • The highest-risk periods are typically during the warm-season storm cycle.

Lightning & storm risk FAQs for Pensacola

Is lightning risk high in Pensacola?

Lightning risk tracks thunderstorm frequency. Some corridors repeatedly see stronger convective activity and higher strike counts.

How should I interpret the lightning score?

Use it as a relative indicator of thunderstorm/lightning activity over time, not as a guarantee of a strike at a specific address.