The UK Met Office said 29,074 lightning strikes were recorded in the UK in the 24 hours before 9am on Tuesday as a storm swept across southern England. The thunderstorm came as Europe sweltered through a record-breaking June heatwave. The Met Office warned temperatures could reach 39C on Thursday, most likely in London or the south-east of England
You may also like
UK weather: Arctic air brings autumn chill and heavy rain
RMetS and Time for Geography recognised with Geographical Association Publishers’ Award
Hottest day of the year recorded in UK, says Met Office
Storm Darragh havoc isn’t over yet as strong winds continue across UK
The Guardian view on heavy rain: England’s flood defences are not strong enough | Editorial
