Incredible thunderstorms hit Gloucestershire last night as the sky was lit up across the county.
Here are some excellent pictures of the storm last night as it reached Stroud, sent in by our readers.
The Met Office has also issued a weather warning for more thunderstorms across the UK which could last until next week.
The current weather creates ideal conditions for thunderstorms, and the hot conditions are expected to persist for many in the southern half of the UK.
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