Lightning Data and Forecast.

Over the past two weeks we have been reviewing our lightning data and during recent storms in the area it was noted that the previous supplier for our lightning data was not detect many lightning strikes and occasionally not detecting any. It was therefore decided that the page needed updating and a new supplier of data was needed. After reviewing and monitoring several websites that provide data and operate near Gosport, Worthing Weather was chosen. This website was chosen on the basis that it was common for their equipment to detect 300 more strikes than other stations. It was also noticed that when their data was cross referenced with official websites their accuracy with regards to range and bearing of strikes was very high. It has come to my attention that their equipment is mounted at 260 ft (80m). This height is what enables their data to triumph over other stations. We have also added a lightning forecast page to our website and is updated frequently throughout the day. If you like the lightning data we provide on our website then why not visit The Lightning Ring and rate the providers website and leave comments for the provider.