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8 Feb 2026 - 11:11 UTC
8 Feb 2026 - 11:11 UTC
GOES-19 Mesoscale view - Geostationary Lightning Mapper at 41°N - 92°W - Jefferson County, IA
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Geostationary Lightning Mapper - Lightning flash extent density over IR Band 13 - 17 Jan 2026 - 0345 UTC
Geostationary Lightning Mapper - Lightning flash extent density over IR Band 13 - 17 Jan 2026 - 0346 UTC
Geostationary Lightning Mapper - Lightning flash extent density over IR Band 13 - 17 Jan 2026 - 0347 UTC
Geostationary Lightning Mapper - Lightning flash extent density over IR Band 13 - 17 Jan 2026 - 0348 UTC
Geostationary Lightning Mapper - Lightning flash extent density over IR Band 13 - 17 Jan 2026 - 0349 UTC
Geostationary Lightning Mapper - Lightning flash extent density over IR Band 13 - 17 Jan 2026 - 0350 UTC
Geostationary Lightning Mapper - Lightning flash extent density over IR Band 13 - 17 Jan 2026 - 0351 UTC
Geostationary Lightning Mapper - Lightning flash extent density over IR Band 13 - 17 Jan 2026 - 0352 UTC
Geostationary Lightning Mapper - Lightning flash extent density over IR Band 13 - 17 Jan 2026 - 0353 UTC
Geostationary Lightning Mapper - Lightning flash extent density over IR Band 13 - 17 Jan 2026 - 0354 UTC
Geostationary Lightning Mapper - Lightning flash extent density over IR Band 13 - 17 Jan 2026 - 0355 UTC
Geostationary Lightning Mapper - Lightning flash extent density over IR Band 13 - 17 Jan 2026 - 0356 UTC
Geostationary Lightning Mapper - Lightning flash extent density over IR Band 13 - 17 Jan 2026 - 0357 UTC
Geostationary Lightning Mapper - Lightning flash extent density over IR Band 13 - 17 Jan 2026 - 0358 UTC
Geostationary Lightning Mapper - Lightning flash extent density over IR Band 13 - 17 Jan 2026 - 0359 UTC
Geostationary Lightning Mapper - Lightning flash extent density over IR Band 13 - 17 Jan 2026 - 0400 UTC
Geostationary Lightning Mapper - Lightning flash extent density over IR Band 13 - 17 Jan 2026 - 0401 UTC
Geostationary Lightning Mapper - Lightning flash extent density over IR Band 13 - 17 Jan 2026 - 0402 UTC
Geostationary Lightning Mapper - Lightning flash extent density over IR Band 13 - 17 Jan 2026 - 0403 UTC
Geostationary Lightning Mapper - Lightning flash extent density over IR Band 13 - 17 Jan 2026 - 0404 UTC
Geostationary Lightning Mapper - Lightning flash extent density over IR Band 13 - 17 Jan 2026 - 0405 UTC
Geostationary Lightning Mapper - Lightning flash extent density over IR Band 13 - 17 Jan 2026 - 0406 UTC
Geostationary Lightning Mapper - Lightning flash extent density over IR Band 13 - 17 Jan 2026 - 0407 UTC
Geostationary Lightning Mapper - Lightning flash extent density over IR Band 13 - 17 Jan 2026 - 0408 UTC
Geostationary Lightning Mapper - Lightning flash extent density over IR Band 13 - 17 Jan 2026 - 0409 UTC
Geostationary Lightning Mapper - Lightning flash extent density over IR Band 13 - 17 Jan 2026 - 0410 UTC
Geostationary Lightning Mapper - Lightning flash extent density over IR Band 13 - 17 Jan 2026 - 0411 UTC
Geostationary Lightning Mapper - Lightning flash extent density over IR Band 13 - 17 Jan 2026 - 0412 UTC
Geostationary Lightning Mapper - Lightning flash extent density over IR Band 13 - 17 Jan 2026 - 0413 UTC
Geostationary Lightning Mapper - Lightning flash extent density over IR Band 13 - 17 Jan 2026 - 0414 UTC
GLM Flash Extent Density over Band 13 is the number of lightning flashes that occur within a grid cell over a given period of time. FED was the first GLM product routinely available to weather service forecasters. The FED product is the best single metric to convey both the quantity and extent of lightning activity. It is useful for both storm trending applications and to depict geographic coverage.
In the FED13 visualization, GLM is superimposed on infrared Band 13 rendered in gray scale.
GLM data is produced between 54°N and 54°S.
• For more details, see the Geostationary Lightning Mapper Quick Guide, (PDF, 1.98 MB)