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Data analysis, climate & detection: tracking thunderstorm patterns - CathiNa - 2026-09-16 Hello everyone, My name is CathiNa. I am a data analyst with a strong focus on environmental monitoring, spatial data, and measurement technologies. Through my professional background and personal projects, I work closely with data processing and studying how changing climate patterns influence extreme weather events. The precision, scale, and collaborative nature of the Blitzortung network provide a fascinating playground for analyzing these dynamics in real time. As global weather patterns evolve, we see shifts in both the frequency and severity of thunderstorm activity. I would like to open this thread to connect your hands-on field experience with broader data insights: Local Trends: Have you observed any notable shifts or anomalies in the geographical distribution or seasonality of lightning strikes registered by your stations over recent years? Data Utilization: In your view, how can the community further leverage and structure this open data to support local climate research and environmental monitoring? Signal Quality & Noise: What specific challenges do you face when filtering out local environmental noise to maintain maximum precision during severe storm outbreaks? Looking forward to reading your insights, technical feedback, and engaging with the community! Best regards, Cathiaa