Pictures: Thunder and lightning in Dorset

Video of lightning off Portland taken with drone by Martin Harvey/Harvey M Photography 

As the sun went down on Friday evening there were dramatic skies ahead of the storm approaching from across the Channel - and photographers had their cameras ready as it rocked Dorset.

Picture of last night's sky over Wyke by Julia Long

Dramatic sky by Adam Johnson

Red sky at West Bay by Geoffrey Beavis

Lightning viewed from Littlemoor by Peter Bidwell

The thunderstorms arrived after days of high temperatures, which prompted Met Office warnings for extreme heat.

Taken at the Spice Ship Pub, Preston by Thomas Haighton, aged 13

Snap of last night's storm as seen from my bedroom window in Fortuneswell, Portland, by Daniel Sands 

One second of one flash of lightning at Portland Bill slowed down to ten seconds using InShot app by Des And Shirley Peadon 

The storm brought torrential downpours - there are warnings this rain could cause localised flooding.

Lightning at Portland Bill by Amy Kelly

Over the Cobb at Lyme Regis by Edward Nolan

A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms and strong winds are in place through to tonight.

Yellow weather warnings for thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds remain in place through to tonight⛈☔ Risks of torrential downpours at times, which could cause localised flooding. Take care, particularly on higher, low-lying or exposed ground and around our coastlines. pic.twitter.com/qFHL8XjmPO

— Dorset Council UK (@DorsetCouncilUK) July 24, 2021

Weymouth seafront by Sasha Jojo

Did you take any pictures of the storm? We'd love to see them - email newsdesk@dorsetecho.co.uk