diff --git a/code/modules/admin/verbs/lightning_strike.dm b/code/modules/admin/verbs/lightning_strike.dm
index ceeee5f7bf..eed71f680a 100644
--- a/code/modules/admin/verbs/lightning_strike.dm
+++ b/code/modules/admin/verbs/lightning_strike.dm
@@ -62,6 +62,10 @@ ADMIN_VERB(admin_lightning_strike, R_FUN, "Lightning Strike", "Causes lightning
 			if(M.check_sound_preference(/datum/preference/toggle/weather_sounds))
 				M.playsound_local(get_turf(M), soundin = sound, vol = 70, vary = FALSE, is_global = TRUE)
 
+	// Prevent lightning on central command level from being simulated
+	if(T.z in using_map.admin_levels)
+		return
+
 	if(cosmetic) // Everything beyond here involves potentially damaging things. If we don't want to do that, stop now.
 		return
 
@@ -73,7 +77,7 @@ ADMIN_VERB(admin_lightning_strike, R_FUN, "Lightning Strike", "Causes lightning
 		coil.tesla_act(LIGHTNING_POWER, TRUE, current_jumps = 1)
 
 	else // Striking the turf directly.
-		tesla_zap(T, zap_range = LIGHTNING_ZAP_RANGE, power = LIGHTNING_POWER, explosive = FALSE, stun_mobs = TRUE, current_jumps = 1)
+		tesla_zap(T, zap_range = LIGHTNING_ZAP_RANGE, power = LIGHTNING_POWER, explosive = FALSE, stun_mobs = TRUE, current_jumps = 0)
 
 	// Some extra effects.
 	// Some apply to those within zap range, others if they were a bit farther away.