Readers were quick to take some snaps of the stunning displays of lightning across the sky – take a look through some of their photos below…
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5. Thunderstorm over Sussex
Thunder and lightning on May 18/19 Photo: Edd Goddard

6. Thunderstorm over Sussex
Thunder and lightning on May 18/19 Photo: Vanessa Eastman

7. Thunderstorm over Sussex
Thunder and lightning on May 18/19 Photo: Tim Hills Photography

8. Thunderstorm over Sussex
Thunder and lighting on May 18/19 Photo: Edd Goddard
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