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Hannah Lally posted a reply on Re: Closing outdoor spaces - lightning notifica...
Friday, Aug 21, 2026 at 10:56 AM
Said: As a lifeguard, we always used WeatherBug. You can set alerts based on your location. Accuweather also has a good tracking map, but I'm not sure if you can enable alert notifications for that one.
Harper Jocque posted a reply on Re: Closing outdoor spaces - lightning notifica...
Friday, Aug 21, 2026 at 10:33 AM
Said: We have a large outdoor space and use My Lightning Tracker & Alerts by JRustonApps B.V. that can alert at whatever distance you set. We have a large metal play structure that closes when lightning is further away according to the gu...
Victoria Neff posted a reply on Re: Closing outdoor spaces - lightning notifica...
Friday, Aug 21, 2026 at 10:12 AM
Said: We don't have an outdoor space, but have found the app WeatherBug to be useful. It notifies of lightening strikes within 10 miles.
Amy Thornton posted a new Topic
Friday, Aug 21, 2026 at 9:43 AM
Closing outdoor spaces - lightning notifications
Hi all,
Our museum has a new top floor terrace that we're closing if there is lightning/thunder. Does anyone use an app to get notifications of when lightning is close? And if so, what radius around your location do you use to close your outdoor spaces?
Any input on how you close your outdoor spaces for inclement weather is welcome!
Many thanks,
Amy
Our museum has a new top floor terrace that we're closing if there is lightning/thunder. Does anyone use an app to get notifications of when lightning is close? And if so, what radius around your location do you use to close your outdoor spaces?
Any input on how you close your outdoor spaces for inclement weather is welcome!
Many thanks,
Amy
Laura Bright posted a reply on Re: What Small Things do You do to Show Appreci...
Thursday, Aug 20, 2026 at 1:11 PM
Said: Hi Madeline, we do a themed gift for our highest level of supporters, but just this last year we gave out handmade cards using artwork that was created in the art studio/art workshops by museum kids! This was very well received. Rather ...
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