LIGHTNING streaked the sky over Trafford last wednesdaynight when the heatwave was interrupted by a large thunderstorm.

Messenger readers captured some great images of the light show, which preceded a brief but intense downpour.

Normal service has now resumed, with a slightly cooler 21c average temperature estimated before today, climbing to 25c tomorrow.

Saturday is forecast to bring more thunderstorms, so have your cameras at the ready.

If you think you can trump this effort by Lee on Twitter @pigginl, email you pictures and videos to sam.editorial@messengergrp.co.uk

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