UK struck by 9,000 lightning bolts in one day dumping ‘month’s worth of rain’

The Met Office has issued thunder warnings across large parts of the UK after Britain was struck by almost 9,000 lightning bolts in 24 hours.

Meteorologists confirmed that there had been 8,794 separate strikes strikes, with the spire of a church hit by lightning as massive thunderstorms lashed Merseyside.

Humid conditions are set to lead to further thunderstorms later today (June 12), with yellow thunderstorm warnings in place for most of Wales, central and western parts of England, south-west and northern Scotland and western Northern Ireland.

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There is also a yellow rain warning in place for much of south-west England, while flooding is a possibility in Scotland.

A Netweather.com map underlined the fearsome battering parts of the country took in recent hours, from the tip of northern Scotland all down through the west of England.

Weather expert Terry Scholey said: "The ground is fast becoming parched under the strong June sun, with many places having not seen rain for several weeks now."

The Met Office announcement relates to Dumfries, Galloway, Lothian & Borders, where residents can expect storms, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds.

The statement added: "There is a small chance that some communities become cut off by flooded roads."

Meanwhile pictures showed the damage caused to St Gregory's RC Church on Damson Road in Netherley on Saturday (June 10).

Ian, who took the shot, told the Liverpool Echo he heard the sound of the lightning strike shortly before 9pm, describing it as "like an explosion."

Three huge bolts of lightning were pictured over Liverpool's iconic Liver Building.

Temperatures are set to remain high on Monday as the thundery outbursts continue, although it will be cooler in coastal areas.

Most places will be dry overnight, with another muggy day forecast on Tuesday (June 13) and further thunderstorms a possibility.

By Wednesday (June 14), high pressure will build to leaves the rest of the week dry and sunny.

However, the Met Office's long-range forecast predicts further thunderstorms could develop across the UK before the end of June.

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