Event Brief
Lightning strikes light up skies across southern England
Filed: Jun 23, 2026 at 7:04 AM ET
Summary: About 29,000 lightning strikes were reported across southern England, with thunderstorms causing flash flooding and travel disruption.
WHO: Thunderstorms
WHAT: Around 29,000 lightning strikes were reported across southern England, alongside flash flooding and travel disruption.
WHEN: Jun 23, 2026 at 6:26 AM ET
WHERE: Southern England
WHY: Thunderstorms produced lightning and flash flooding, disrupting travel.
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