The skies rumbled and flashed last night and into the early hours as a spectacular thunder and lightning storm hit Dorset.
As the sun went down on Friday evening there were dramatic skies ahead of the storm approaching from across the Channel - and photographers had their cameras ready as it rocked Dorset.
Dramatic sky by Adam Johnson
Red sky at West Bay by Geoffrey Beavis
The thunderstorms arrived after days of high temperatures, which prompted Met Office warnings for extreme heat.
Lightning over Charmouth Beach by Sarah Perryment
Taken at the Spice Ship Pub, Preston, Weymouth by Thomas Haighton, aged 13
The storm brought torrential downpours - there are warnings this rain could cause localised flooding.
Lightning at Portland Bill by Amy Kelly
A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms and strong winds are in place through to tonight.
Weymouth seafront by Sasha Jojo
Did you take any pictures of the storm? We'd love to see them - email news@bridportnews.co.uk
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