The roof of a care home was destroyed by one of 35,000 lightning strikes that hit Britain overnight ahead of what is set to be the warmest day of the year so far.
No one was injured and residents were relocated while the damage was assessed and the electrical supply made safe, according to West Sussex Fire and Rescue. READ MORE Pensioner, 78, got stuck in mud and drowned while walking home during torrential Storm Babet rain, inquest hears Advertisement The Met Office said the downpours could flood homes, while there could also be power cuts and damage to buildings from strong winds.
While southern parts of the country experienced heavy rain, areas in the North should stay dry and warm. Lightning with the risk of hail moving northwestwards across southern England into Wales during the early hours on Thursday morning ⚡ pic.twitter.com/FJf5HNA0Qq
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