A roof of a house in Chelmsford, Essex collapsed after being struck by lightning overnight. but luckily No-one was hurt in the accident.
Heathrow had warned of a strong likelihood of thunderstorms, lightning strikes and hail, which can significantly reduce capacity for take-offs and landing.Passengers have been advised to check whether their flight will be operating before travelling to the airport.Manchester Airport said an electrical surge caused by thunderstorms had caused some delays.
But the disruption did not stop there - Twenty-seven patients on the cardiology ward at the Royal United Hospital in Bath had to be moved to other parts of the hospital because heavy rain had brought down part of a ceiling in their ward.
- Fire service rescued a woman from flood water after she become trapped in her car on the A458 in Stourton. The woman was unharmed
Count the seconds between seeing lightning and hearing thunder - if it's less than 30 seconds, there's a threat
If caught outside in a thunderstorm, find a low spot away from trees, fences, and poles. If your skin tingles and hair stands on end, lightning is about to strike. Crouch down, balancing on the balls of your feet, placing hands on knees with head between them.
And one final tip- its a myth that lighting never strikes the same place twice. Now be careful out there and stay safe.
