Violent lightning, deafening thunder and torrential rain swept across London after days of record-challenging temperatures.

Edinburgh residents captured incredible footage of dramatic lightning strikes from the massive storm on Friday morning.

Thunder and lightning tore through London's skies on Tuesday morning

Striking footage captured by an American photographer shows a massive lightning strike over the Eiffel Tower, marking a violent and sudden end to France's hottest days on record.

Thunderstorms caused flash flooding and travel disruption across parts of England, with more extreme heat expected on Tuesday.

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STUNNING photographs and video captured last nights' thunderstorms which swept across Dorset.