Watford’s 35C summer heatwave broke into a shocking spectacle last night – as thunder and lightning put on a stunning show.

Storms lit up the night sky across the county, accompanied by heavy downpours.

Firefighters attended seven incidents in Watford and St Albans, including a building fire on North Orbital Road, and the powerful line of storms left many without power.

Readers have been sending in pictures of the severe weather.

Sorina Mac-P took the picture below at around 1am in Leavesden, Woodside.

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Colin Parkins took the below images in Tudor Walk at around 12.15am.

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In Cassiobury Park, Anna Brooks took the picture below at around midnight.

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Below is a collection of reaction from social media.

 

 

 

Despite the turbulent weather last night, much of the county has woken up to rather pleasant conditions today, with temperatures set to reach 25C.

Did you get any pictures or video of the storm? Email charlotte.ikonen@london.newsquest.co.uk.