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Is West Palm Beach, FL safe from lightning?

West Palm Beach is not considered low-risk for lightning right now. The current long-term score is 88/100 (high).

City score

88/100

Level: high

State average

99/100

Same hazard across FL.

Comparison

West Palm Beach is 11 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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