Overview

• Thousands of lightning strikes reported across the UK, causing damage and travel disruptions.
• Met Office issues multiple weather warnings, forecasting continued storms and potential flooding.
• Damage reported to buildings, including a care home and a university in Sussex, with no injuries reported.
• Forecasters predict potential for the warmest day of the year, with temperatures possibly reaching 24C.
• Mixed weather expected for the upcoming bank holiday weekend, with warm temperatures but likely showers.