Weather It Is uniquely predicts lightning up to 12 hours in advance using its own FlashForecast™ system. This is a revolutionary and exclusive forecast tool that predicts lightning associated with severe storms and other lightning producing weather systems. Until now, the public and other interested users could only be reactive to lightning storms as they are happening. By following the maps on these pages (or for opting for even more highly focused forecast data -- e-mail us), one can be proactive, and take steps to protect oneself or ones business against (forecast) lightning -- well in advance of the lightning event.