Around 29,000 lightning strikes light up sky across southern England
Summary
Around 29,000 lightning strikes occurred overnight across southern England, causing thunderstorms, flash floods, and travel problems. Emergency services handled hundreds of calls, including several house fires linked to lightning. The storms came after a hot day and happened as England prepares for very high temperatures and a rare red heat alert.Key Facts
- About 29,000 lightning flashes were recorded Monday night into early Tuesday in southern England.
- Thunderstorms caused flash flooding and interruptions to travel across the region.
- London Fire Brigade responded to 400 calls overnight, including two fires thought to be started by lightning.
- A house in Bristol caught fire earlier during the storm.
- The storms moved from southwest to southeast England overnight.
- The hot and humid weather helped create conditions for strong thunderstorms.
- The Met Office warned of record high temperatures up to 40°C coming soon.
- A rare red heat warning will begin on Wednesday due to the expected heatwave.
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