Lightning

Temperatures are expected to drop sharply across Scotland due to the affects of Hurricane Kirk

Scotland to be hit by icy blast and snow driven by Hurricane Kirk

A family has been left without "anything" after a lightning strike caused a devastating fire which spread to three other properties.

Watch: Family home damaged after lightning bolt hits their property

Flames pour from house roof after it’s struck by lightning.

Watch: Flames pour from house roof after it’s struck by lightning

Thunderstorms predicted as Met Office issue weather warning

Cameron McNeil drove his car through a tornado in Clarksville, Tennessee on Saturday Picture: Cameron McNeil / SWNS

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The Sele School in Hertfordshire.

Boy in critical condition after being hit by lightning at school

Sarah Watts with a Rowan at 1,150m on Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan (pic: Sarah Watts)

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A photo of the lightning bolt striking the top of Ben Nevis over the weekend. Picture: Jane Young

Lightning 'shatters rock' on Ben Nevis

Many got out bright and early this morning to take full advantage of the fine weather.

When will heatwave end as Met Office issue more rain & storm warnings

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British man dies after struck by lightning paddle boarding

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A thunderstorm is forecast for today.

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The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for parts of the UK as heavy rain and thunder are set to hit (Photo: Shutterstock)

Met Office issues weather warnings as thunderstorms set to hit UK - here’s where

The weather in the UK is forecast to be unsettled over the next few days, with heavy rain and thunderstorms set to hit some parts (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here's where in the UK Met Office thunderstorm weather warnings and flood alerts...

Thunder and lightning only happens under a specific set of circumstances (Photo: Shutterstock)

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Lighting strikes above Edinburgh during a thunderstorm

Yellow warning for thunderstorms across Edinburgh and Central Belt

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms across numerous places in the UK, as heavy rain is set to hit (Photo: Shutterstock)

UK to be hit with thunderstorms and flooding as Met Office issues yellow weather...

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The weather in the UK is set to be unsettled this week, with heavy rain and strong winds in some areas (Photo: Shutterstock)

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Video: Lightning hits wind turbine in Fife

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Thundery downpours are forecast. Picture: Brian

Scotland's weather: Heavy rain warning for Friday and Saturday

Castle Moil on Skye was hit by lightning. PIC: Creative Commons.

Lightning strikes 15th Century castle on Isle of Skye

Severe weather warnings are in force until Friday. Picture: SWNS

Scotland's weather: '˜Real taste of winter' tomorrow

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Alastair Robertson: After the storm, the pigeon shoot

Picture: TSPL

Lightning hits house as storms hit Scotland

Air Vice Marshall John Howe, pilot who was one of Britains top fliers who commanded elite strike force during Cold War. Picture: PA

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Police at the scene of an overturned lorry on the M9 near Falkirk . Picture: PA

Scotland's weather: Widespread disruption and damage after Storm Gertrude

Andy Murray celebrates winning his match and winning the Davis Cup at the Flanders Expo, Ghent.
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Heavy rain is expected on the east coast of Scotland. Picture: Malcolm McCurrach

Scotland’s weather: Flood warning for east coast

Scotland will see thunderstorms until around Wednesday when the outlook brightens again. Picture: Ian Rutherford

Scotland set for the stormy side of UK heatwave

Lightning strikes the skies above Edinburgh. Picture: Karsten Moerman

In pictures: Lightning strikes Scotland’s skies

The country had been enjoying a recent warm spell with temperatures in the low 20s. Picture: Scott Louden

Scotland’s high temperatures expected to plummet

Andy Murray celebrates match point against Feliciano Lopez. Picture: Getty

Andy Murray surpasses Tim Henman’s UK record

Parts of northern Scotland could see up to 5cm of snow. Picture: TSPL

Scotland’s weather: blizzards and heavy snow

Lightning flashes over Edinburgh. Picture: realedinburgh.co.uk

Video: Lightning strikes Edinburgh during storm

Tiger Woods. Picture: Ian Rutherford

Lightning stops Tiger Woods in his tracks
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the lightning cause a roof to catch fire in Greenock. Picture: Scottish Fire and Rescue

Lightning sets roof on fire as storms hit Scotland

Trains were affected across north east Scotland. Picture: Neil Hanna

Scotland’s weather: Lightning disrupts trains

East Coast and CrossCountry trains were affected. Picture: PA

Scotland’s Weather: Storms hit rail travellers

Major LPGA delay due to lightning and rain

Rescuers pull together in bid to save stricken horse

UK-bound plane struck by lightning

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