Torrential rain and strong winds hit the South
Heavy downpours, thunder and lighting are battering the South with flash floods in a number of areas.
Incredible photo shows lightning strike over Folkestone
A photo has emerged, showing the striking moment a bolt of lightning appeared over Folkestone Harbour Arm.
The picture, taken by Freddie Lee Thompson, comes as many parts of Kent and the wider Meridian region have been hit by stormy weather.
There have been several reports of flooding in Sussex, and fire crews in Kent have been called out to deal with multiple incidents due to the weather.
More heavy rain is expected to fall in the South overnight.
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Flood alerts still in place across the south east
Downpours are again set to batter parts of the south east after a month's rain fell in a few hours and caused flooding.
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Strong winds and pouring rain hit Sussex
Residents have taken to Twitter to share pictures of the severe weather.
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South East prepares for severe weather
The Met Office has warned torrential downpours, thunder and lightning could be heading this way.