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Direct answer

Is Augusta, GA safe from lightning?

Augusta has elevated lightning exposure. Risk is meaningful at 62/100, so planning and coverage checks are recommended.

City score

62/100

Level: elevated

State average

66/100

Same hazard across GA.

Comparison

Augusta is close to the state average for this hazard (62 vs 66).

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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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