Hey folks, if you're a storm chaser or just someone who gets a thrill outta real-time lightning data, you gotta check out this slick app powered by blitzortung.org. You can get a lightning-fast (pun intended) peek at storms hitting Europe to the Americas––even across to Oz and NZ. It's got all these neat features like color-coded strike times and a rad alarm that buzzes when storms are nearby. And if you're into the nitty-gritty of thunder activity, this app doesn't hold back. Real-time data, historical strike fun, even a GPS warning (watch that battery drain, mate!). A little birdie says if you got skills, they're open to translation contributions too. So, head over, check out their map-based awesomeness, and maybe get struck by the idea of joining their network. More deets over on their GitHub or their Docs page. Cheers! 🌩️
Hey there! 🌩️ Have you ever wanted to keep an eye on lightning storms as they happen? Well, there’s this super cool map app that lets you do just that with real-time lightning data from the blitzortung.org network. 🗺️✨
Here’s the lowdown on what it can do:
— See lightning strikes as they’re happening! ⚡
— Check out strikes from the last 24 hours.
— It covers loads of regions: Europe, the Americas, Asia, Africa, and down under in Australia/New Zealand!
— Strikes are color-coded by time, so it's easy to track when they hit.
— It’s built to be fast and use less data, which is always a plus. 📈
— Know exactly when and where strikes are happening, with counts, too!
— If you want, show where you are on the map.
— Got alerts? You’ll see how far away and in what direction the storm is.
— Even works in the background and can buzz your phone if something's up. 🔔
— If you’re a participant in the blitzortung.org project, you get detailed views of the strokes.
Want to know more? Hit up blitzortung.org for all the deets on this community-powered lightning tracking project. 🌎
They keep things running fast, even when there's a storm frenzy. Plus, participants get a deep dive into each lightning strike. If you’re down to help translate the app or extend coverage, do reach out. New members are always welcome! 📡
Just as a heads-up to our Aussie and US West Coast mates: most stations are on the east side. If you’re keen to expand the net to other parts, jump on board. Find out how you can help out here: Join the Network. 🙌
If you’re techy and wanna peek behind the scenes, check out the Project Repository or dive into the Detailed Documentation for more info.
🚨 Quick tip: Relying on GPS in the background can munch through your battery, so maybe stick to network or passive location settings. Happy storm tracking! 🌩️😉
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