Watch the moment a lightning bolt flashes across the sky in Leeds in amazing slow motion video

A heavy storm hit Leeds this afternoon, bringing thunder, lightning, hail and torrential rain across the city.
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The storm lasted just under half an hour, but one storm watcher managed to capture this amazing slow motion video.

The video, captured by Leeds Birder, shows the moment a lightning bolt flashes across the sky over Leeds.

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It was filmed at 240 frames-per-second before being slowed down to show the sky light up with the flash.

The amazing video shows the moment a lightning bolt flashes across the sky (Video: @LeedsBirder)The amazing video shows the moment a lightning bolt flashes across the sky (Video: @LeedsBirder)
The amazing video shows the moment a lightning bolt flashes across the sky (Video: @LeedsBirder)

The storm has brought cooler temperatures to Leeds following days of glorious sunshine.

After a stormy evening the weather will start to settle overnight, but Saturday is set to be a washout - with storms expected at midday and through most of the afternoon.

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