The lightning data CAN be helpful. Tracking a developing cell lightning data can help alert a forecaster to a highly charged storm that can impact the public. It is difficult to have faith in the lightning storm alerts when lightning is the only variable considered. The shear environment is weak in western Florida, but there is certainly charge. In the case displayed in the image, Severe Prob did also indicate a higher percentage of becoming severe (>70%). Still, this lightning data might supplement a forecast for developing storms, but it cannot be considered alone. The display is also quite messy. The selected image showers two pink boxes overlapping over one another. A third, larger box alerting to a dangerous thunderstorm is also clouding the display.

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