diff --git a/src/gl/dynlights/a_dynlight.cpp b/src/gl/dynlights/a_dynlight.cpp
index 770ea1e501..e5db739bed 100644
--- a/src/gl/dynlights/a_dynlight.cpp
+++ b/src/gl/dynlights/a_dynlight.cpp
@@ -391,7 +391,7 @@ void ADynamicLight::UpdateLocation()
 			intensity = m_currentRadius;
 		}
 		radius = intensity * 2.0f;
-		assert(radius >= m_currentRadius * 2);
+		if (radius < m_currentRadius * 2) radius = m_currentRadius * 2;
 
 		if (X() != oldx || Y() != oldy || radius != oldradius)
 		{