Marine forecasts give a situation statement that lists the location and movement of features seen on weather maps… Highs, Lows, Convergence zones and fronts. They give warnings of areas with gales or stronger, heavy swells, and freezing conditions.
But they don’t mention or give warnings about lightning.
If you have access to the Internet and websites, then windy.com and Predictwind.com do include lightning maps.
The Predictwind map combines lightning and satellite imagery with the GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System) warning and situation maps.
From forecast.predictwind.com/satellite-imagery
MetBob. Bob McDavitt is the weather guru that uses //etBoB to provide meteorological information for cruising sailors, primarily for those in the South Pacific.
Turn lightning on in the map options
Windy.com offers several global models and displays wind, isobars, rain and lightning on the same map along with observations.
For people visiting the cruising grounds of New Zealand Weatherwatch has compiled a special page for lightning weatherwatch.co.nz/maps-radars/lightning/thunderstorm-risk
This can be a useful place to check before sailing.
