Lightning across UK captured on camera after 50,000 strikes in 24 hours – before MORE thunderstorms today - The Sun

More thunderstorms are set to hit today as lightning across UK was captured on camera after there were 50,000 strikes in 24 hours.

Huge thunder and lightning storms have battered the UK overnight, reaching from North Wales to Scotland, following the scorching weekend heatwave.

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There were 50,000 lightning strikes in the UK in the last 24 hoursCredit: Bav Media

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A lightning storm on the North Wales coastCredit: 2020 Freelance Photos North Wales www.fpnw.co.uk Images are supplied for Single usage only

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Lightning striking a purple sky in Llannefydd, Wales Credit: Twitter / @TheSarahLloyd_

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Another lightning strike in Morecambe, Lancashire yesterday nightCredit: Alamy Live News

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Thunder and lightning storms lit up the skies across the west of the UK last nightCredit: 2020 Freelance Photos North Wales www.fpnw.co.uk Images are

Last night's downpours, stretching from Birmingham to Cumbria, will be followed by more storms today, continuing until late Thursday.

BBC Weather Watchers said that there were a staggering 50,000 lightning strikes in 24 hours across the UK following the weekend heatwave.

The lightning strikes lit up the skies across the UK - causing mesmerising purple and blue hues.

Met Office forecaster Bonnie Diamond said: “There are risks of severe thunderstorms across most of Britain. 

“We are concerned that there may be flash flooding in low-lying areas. 

“But it will be sudden torrential downpours, not long sustained periods of rain.”

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Electric purple skies over Flintshire, North WalesCredit: Alamy Live News

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A mesmerising lightning strike on the Welsh coastlineCredit: 2020 Freelance Photos North Wales www.fpnw.co.uk Images are

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Blackpool also experienced the lightning strikes - and more are expected today

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A lightning map showing the frequency around Wales last nightCredit: 2020 Freelance Photos North Wales www.fpnw.co.uk Images are

The Met Office has issued yellow thunderstorm warnings across the UK between today and Thursday.

The warnings apply to the whole of the UK between today and Wednesday, while England and Wales are also thought to be at risk on Thursday.

The warning states: "Some places are likely to see severe thunderstorms early next week - but there is significant uncertainty in location and timing."

According to the Met Office, the warnings mean: "There is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded quickly, with damage to some buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes and large hail.

"There is a slight chance that power cuts could occur and other services to some homes and businesses could be lost

"There is a small chance of fast flowing or deep floodwater causing danger to life."

One of the first places to suffer from the sudden change of weather yesterday was Aberystwyth in Wales.

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The town in west Wales was hit with torrential rain as a deluge of water flooded the town at 3 pm yesterday.

The west coast market town was badly hit with the downpour blocking roads.

About 250 homes were left without power in the area because of the storms. 

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Lightning behind the Blackpool Tower this morningCredit: Bav Media

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There were 50,000 lightning strikes last night following the weekend's heatwaveCredit: 2020 Freelance Photos North Wales www.fpnw.co.uk Images are

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Lightning causing the sky to turn blue on the North Welsh coast early this morning Credit: 2020 Freelance Photos North Wales www.fpnw.co.uk Images are

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Storms brewed over Blackpool yesterday

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2020-08-11 06:58:00Z
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