The second Geostationary Lightning Mapper (GLM) to ever reach orbit has shared its first images. This initial imagery from NOAA’s recently launched #GOES17 satellite captures a line of severe storms over the Plains on May 9. See the full storm imagery here: https://go.usa.gov/xQEQb The GOES-17 Geostationary Lightning Mapper is capturing valuable imagery of the recent severe storms from its checkout position. The new GLM observed a round of severe storms forming during peak daytime heating on May