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    Heavy rain too: Thunderstorms breaking out over Wales

15:33
15 April 2025

Heavy rain too
Thunderstorms breaking out over Wales

Lightning strikes recorded on the LightningRadar.

Thunderstorms which formed in the Bristol Channel have headed north into south Wales on Tuesday afternoon.

The outbreaks developed amid heavy downpours in the area, ahead of strong winds gaining strength overnight into Wednesday morning.

You can track lightning strikes in near-real time on the LightningRadar, and get the full picture on the WeatherRadar.

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Ryan Hathaway
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