Across the country there are hundreds of quaint chocolate box villages and historic market towns full of character. These destinations draw visitors from far and wide with cosy tea rooms, welcoming pubs and beautiful green spaces.
11.09.2023 - 09:56 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
This is the moment thunder and lightning struck Greater Manchester last night following the recent heatwave.
The Met Office previously said there would be 'widespread heavy and thundery showers' breaking out, with a risk of hail and lightning.
However, whilst it stayed humid across most of the North West, flashes of lightning and distant thunder could be heard - but no rain.
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Many videos sent into the Manchester Evening News showed bright flashes of sheet lightning, at some points turning night into day.
Pictures over Royton, Bury, Bolton, Oldham and Salford were also send into us of the amazing purple and blue flashes. See them here in our live blog.
It was reported that up to 600 flashes of lightning struck from 9.30pm. And loud raps of distant thunder could be heard over Stockport.
Forecasters have predicted Monday will stay relatively warm, with showers in the evening finally breaking the hot spell.
Temperatures are expected to dip to 15 degrees tomorrow.
Across the country there are hundreds of quaint chocolate box villages and historic market towns full of character. These destinations draw visitors from far and wide with cosy tea rooms, welcoming pubs and beautiful green spaces.
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