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In pictures: Lightning strikes light up sky across West Midlands after hottest day

Lightning strikes lit up the sky across parts of the West Midlands during the early hours.

The storm came during what could have been the warmest June night yet in the UK, making it difficult for many people to sleep.

The UK suffered its hottest ever June day on Thursday, with temperatures reaching 36.7C in the south west, breaking a record set earlier that day.

Hot and humid weather is expected to continue with an amber warning for extreme heat covering most of the region until midnight.

Our weather watchers captured these stunning images. If you would like to send us your own pictures – upload your images via BBC Weather Watchers or email us at midlandstoday@bbc.co.uk, external.


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