Lightning strikes over Preston

Eagle-eyed Prestonians snapped lightning striking across the city during Tuesday afternoon’s thunderstorms.

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Heavy rain and thunder hit Preston and Penwortham leading to flash flooding, including in the St George’s Shopping Centre.

Melvin Nicholson snapped the dramatic picture above as the clouds turned a menacing black.

Manchester Road view of lightning strike by Nancy Barrett

Torrential downpours turned many roads, including Friargate, into a raging torrent.

Leyland Road in Lower Penwortham after the deluge by Chris Tonge

Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service were called out to deal with a number of incidents, including helping a motorist from their car after it became stuck in floodwater at the Fishergate car park.

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