Jersey Fire Service called to lightning strike and flash flooding

Wednesday, 9 October 2024 07:58

A house was struck by lighting in Jersey and several roads were flooded in a thunderstorm on Tuesday (8 October).

Heavy downpours caused flash flooding on multiple roads, especially in the north of the island.

Jersey Fire and Rescue said it received numerous calls, including to a property hit by a lightning strike.

Driving conditions were hazardous on many routes.

Lightning maps shows several strikes in the northwest of the island:

Credit: Lightningmaps.org

Weather-watchers took to social media to share details and photos of flooded areas:

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