Amazing video shows lightning cutting across Sheffield skyline last night

An amazing video taken by Park Hill resident Steve Muncaster in the early hours of this morning shows lightning cutting across the Sheffield skyline as storms battered South Yorkshire..
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And storms look likely to strike again tonight, as part of a bout of volatile weather to mark the end of the heatwave, which has seen temperatures soar to close to 30C this week.

Mr Muncaster’s video shows the lightining strike lighting up the purple sky, with the city centre in the foreground.

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Keen photographers across the city shared similar images, and those who missed out are set to get another chance tonight.

Lightning in the skies above Sheffield in the early hours of this morning (August 12). Taken from the video by Steve Muncaster @stevemuncasterLightning in the skies above Sheffield in the early hours of this morning (August 12). Taken from the video by Steve Muncaster @stevemuncaster
Lightning in the skies above Sheffield in the early hours of this morning (August 12). Taken from the video by Steve Muncaster @stevemuncaster

The Met Office has issues yellow weather warnings for thunderstorms for the rest of this week, including the weekend, and into next week.

The warning covers most of England and Wales, except for the north east coast.

The Met Office has warned: “There is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded quickly, with damage to some buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds.”

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In spite of the potential thundery wet weather, it is expected to stay hot thoughout today, with temperatures once again reaching 30C.

The hottest point of today is yet to come, with the temperature expected to peak at 4pm.

It will cool down as the week goes on, with highs of 24C and 23C tomorrow and Friday, and then highs of 21C in Sheffield at the weekend.

Steve Muncaster shares his photos and videos on Instagram @stevemuncaster