Abstract:Based on lightning location data corresponding to hail, gale, shortlived severe precipitation and continuous rainstorm of northern Fujian Province in 2005-2009, the lightning data show different characters in the different kinds of weather. Some useful conclusions can be obtained from the electric field meter of the different weather types in October 2008-April 2010. The results can help forecasters understand these data and offer more forecasting references. The nowcasting monitoring and discrimination on the severe convective weather by utilizing the lightning and electric field meter have advantages of good qualitative analysis and objectiveness, thus it can play a practical role in operational use.