diff --git a/physics/Interstitials/UFS_SCM_NEPTUNE/maximum_hourly_diagnostics.meta b/physics/Interstitials/UFS_SCM_NEPTUNE/maximum_hourly_diagnostics.meta
index 0c2d1bcbe..5e9b97333 100644
--- a/physics/Interstitials/UFS_SCM_NEPTUNE/maximum_hourly_diagnostics.meta
+++ b/physics/Interstitials/UFS_SCM_NEPTUNE/maximum_hourly_diagnostics.meta
@@ -295,24 +295,24 @@
   intent = in
 [ltg1_max]
   standard_name = lightning_threat_index_1
-  long_name = lightning threat index 1
-  units = flashes 5 min-1
+  long_name = lightning threat index 1 in flashes per 5 minutes
+  units = flashes min-1
   dimensions = (horizontal_loop_extent)
   type = real
   kind = kind_phys
   intent = inout
 [ltg2_max]
   standard_name = lightning_threat_index_2
-  long_name = lightning threat index 2
-  units = flashes 5 min-1
+  long_name = lightning threat index 2 in flashes per 5 minutes
+  units = flashes min-1
   dimensions = (horizontal_loop_extent)
   type = real
   kind = kind_phys
   intent = inout
 [ltg3_max]
   standard_name = lightning_threat_index_3
-  long_name = lightning threat index 3
-  units = flashes 5 min-1
+  long_name = lightning threat index 3 in flashes per 5 minutes
+  units = flashes min-1
   dimensions = (horizontal_loop_extent)
   type = real
   kind = kind_phys