Dramatic moment huge lightning bolt appears over Manchester city centre skyline
manchestereveningnews.co.ukThis is the dramatic moment a huge bolt of lightning appeared over the Manchester city centre skyline - as the region was battered by a huge tropical storm.
Roads became flooded and trees were reported to have fallen after balmy temperatures were broken by an impressive display of torrential rain, hail, thunder and lightning this evening.
A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms had been issued by the Met Office until 9pm. Residents across the region were braced for flooding and disruption. Join our WhatsApp Top Stories and Breaking News group by clicking this link That didn't stop thousands of Manchester City fans turning out to watch the treble-winning team parade through the streets of the city centre.
Rain could be seen lashing down, with thunder crackling in the background. At one point, a lightning strike was captured in the sky behind Beetham Tower - where the parade began.
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