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Lightning destroys roofs as storms end heatwave in southern England and Wales Lightning destroys roofs as storms end heatwave in southern England and Wales
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Lightning was filmed in several locations after a heatwave gave way to stormsLightning was filmed in several locations after a heatwave gave way to storms
Lightning has damaged homes in Hampshire and severe weather warnings are in place as the heatwave gives way to thunderstorms and torrential rain.Lightning has damaged homes in Hampshire and severe weather warnings are in place as the heatwave gives way to thunderstorms and torrential rain.
Two women escaped unharmed after a pair of houses in Andover were partially destroyed in the early hours.Two women escaped unharmed after a pair of houses in Andover were partially destroyed in the early hours.
The Met Office issued a yellow alert for storms, and warned of flooding, hail and 55mph gusts of wind in southern England and Wales.The Met Office issued a yellow alert for storms, and warned of flooding, hail and 55mph gusts of wind in southern England and Wales.
It comes after days of extreme heat - and as many set off on summer holidays.It comes after days of extreme heat - and as many set off on summer holidays.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service tweeted a picture of two semi-detached properties struck by lightning in Andover's Mercia Avenue. A spokesman said the roof was severely damaged.Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service tweeted a picture of two semi-detached properties struck by lightning in Andover's Mercia Avenue. A spokesman said the roof was severely damaged.
Neighbour Barrie Austen said the roof was "completely ablaze". "The side that supports the roof, that collapsed as well and then the flames spread into next door," he told the PA news agency.
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Mr Austen said two sisters lived at the property, adding that one attended by paramedics "seemed shaken but OK". Neighbour Barrie Austen said the roof had been "completely ablaze".
"The side that supports the roof - that collapsed as well, and then the flames spread into next door," he told the PA news agency.
Mr Austen said two sisters lived at the property, adding that one resident who was attended by paramedics "seemed shaken but OK".
"I think the lightning hit the roof, woke them up and they just got out.""I think the lightning hit the roof, woke them up and they just got out."
The fire service said a 70-year-old woman had been assessed by paramedics but did not require hospital treatment.
The roof of the property was "completely ablaze" following the lightning strikeThe roof of the property was "completely ablaze" following the lightning strike
BBC Weather said that "after a very stormy start in the south" the thunderstorms had eased, but were expected to develop again later - reaching up to the Midlands. The fire service said a 70-year-old woman had been assessed by paramedics but did not require hospital treatment.
Up to 50mm of rain is expected to fall within an hour in some southern counties of England later, with flooding possible. BBC Weather said that "after a very stormy start in the south", the thunderstorms had eased but were expected to develop again later - reaching up to the Midlands.
Meanwhile the heatwave looks set to continue in Northern Ireland and western Scotland, with temperatures of 28C possible. Forecasters warned of more rain and strong wind, driven by an area of low pressure.
And despite the wet start in the south of England, it should remain dry and sunny in the north west of the country. Boscombe Down in Wiltshire had more than 25mm of rain in just a few hours on Saturday morning, according to the BBC's Alina Jenkins, and motorists across southern Britain have been warned to expect difficult driving conditions and possible road closures.
It comes as many people are expected to set off for their summer break this weekend, as the school holidays begin across large swathes of the UK. Mike Hall captured a lightning bolt over the rooftops of Winchester early on Saturday
Cooler weather is predicted across the UK from Sunday, with further heavy showers and thunderstorms expected across southern and eastern England. BBC Weather tweeted a striking image of Portsmouth by Weather Watcher Ian, as a storm thundered over the city
Meanwhile the heatwave continues in Northern Ireland and western Scotland, with temperatures of approaching 28C on Saturday.
And despite the wet start in the south of England, it remains mostly dry and sunny in the north west of the country.
A full moon rises behind Edinburgh Castle on Friday night - otherwise known as the Thunder Moon, it is synonymous with summer storms
It comes as many people set off for their summer break this weekend, as the school holidays begin across parts of the UK.
Cooler weather is predicted across the UK from Sunday, with further heavy showers and thunderstorms pushing in from France across southern and eastern England.
Torrential rain and electric storms are likely to affect those attending the Latitude Festival in Suffolk, with the Met Office yellow warning stretching into East Anglia.
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