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Lightning is a significant threat to life and property.

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It can strike at any time, but is most common in the summer months.

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NOAA’s GOES East and GOES West satellites carry the

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Geostationary Lightning Mapper, the first instrument of its kind

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flown in geostationary orbit.

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GLM detects and maps lightning activity within storms.

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Rapid increases in lightning activity can indicate a storm may

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intensify and become severe.

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GLM can show forecasters areas where the risk of lightning strikes

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presents a public safety hazard.

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GOES satellites can not only detect current lightning activity,

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but their data can also help predict 
the occurrence of lightning in the future.

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An artificial intelligence model called LightningCast predicts

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where lightning is most likely to occur up to 60 minutes in advance.

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Forecasters use LightningCast to help keep people who are working

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and participating in outdoor events safe.

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GOES satellites are critical for both 
warning of imminent severe weather

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and for predicting hazardous conditions in the future.

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When storms brew and lightning threatens,

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GOES data helps keep the public safe and informed.

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Earth From Orbit: Lightning Safety

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LightningCast imagery courtesy of CIMSS.

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