An oddball question maybe..... You can get warning of the approach of a lightning storm by off-tuning your radio. I need as much warning as possible in order to undo guy wires and lower a large telescopic mast. A friend said off-tune on LW rather than MW or VHF. Does it make that much of a difference ?

Anyone any ideas ??

I live in a very exposed and elevated position ! The mast itself is earthed by a HEAVY copper cable going to a deep earth rod. The mast is OK in the event of a blat, but the electrogubbins at the masthead run by cable into the house. I want to get the mast down ASAP just in case.

This site might be of use to you. CLICKY

Seems quite accurate,based down south and just about covers as far north as you need..

https://www.wikiwirral.co.uk/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/332115/UK_Live_Lightning.html#Post332115

I was high up in a scissor lift today in Morrisons new Brighton, got down off that quick enough when the lighting started

snap i was in one in warrington when it started not the best place to be lol

Many thanks for your help folks. Appreciated.

I think that's where I found it in the first place

Not working for me

Do you have to wear one of those rock climbing harnesses in a scissor lift? Sorry star, I'm in one of those moods

I was shopping in Liverpool when it started so I ran into the nearest pub for a pint & hung on tightly to the brass hand rail. Then I felt safe!