Many residents took to social media to share pictures and videos taken of the skies above their homes. Here are some of the best - including a bolt across the top of Headingley Stadium:
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James Sanderson took this shot in Leeds Photo: James Sanderson
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James Sanderson took this shot in Leeds Photo: James Sanderson
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Jarrett took this photo as the lightning lit up the sky Photo: Jarrett
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Jon Waterhouse took this picture of a fork of lightning above the city Photo: Jon Waterhouse
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Helen Reed captured the storm on Tuesday night Photo: Helen Reed
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Amy Foxcroft took this stunning picture of the lightning forks Photo: Amy Foxcroft