Storms and warning of heatwave

Lightning struck more than 3,000 times in two hours in the UK, as a heatwave warning remains in place for parts of the country.

Storms hit southern England overnight, and BBC Weather said the rain would move north across the UK during Friday.

Temperatures in parts of the UK are set to climb beyond 30C (86F) later.

Friday could top Thursday as the hottest day of the year so far, and the Met Office has issued a heatwave alert for southern England and the Midlands.

Public Health England said elderly people and those with long-term illnesses should take particular care.

A Twitter account for Metropolitan Police helicopters posted pictures of the lightning on Thursday night, writing: "And here folks is why we are currently on the ground!! #SummerStorm."

In Caerphilly county in Wales, lightning struck a church's bell tower and caused a small fire.

BBC weather forecaster Peter Sloss said the band of storms moving north would be followed by "dry, bright and very warm" conditions, and temperatures could reach 32C in parts of south-east England on Friday.

He said it would be slightly cooler further north but parts of the Midlands could still get temperatures of 30C, with "fresher but still warm" weather in most of Scotland and Northern Ireland.

The Met Office declared a level two heatwave alert - this warning is triggered by at least a 60% chance of temperatures being high enough on at least two consecutive days to have a "significant effect on health".

It also issued a yellow weather warning for rain across much of the UK on Saturday, with more thunderstorms expected.

Public Health England renewed its advice to people to take care in the heat.

Dr Paul Cosford, director for health protection, said: "While many people enjoy hot weather, high temperatures can be dangerous, especially for people who may be particularly vulnerable such as older people, young children and those with serious illnesses."

People should stay out of the heat during the hottest time of the day and have plenty of cool drinks, he said.

The hottest place in the UK on Thursday was Hampton in south-west London at 29.5C, according to the Met Office.

Meanwhile, London Fire Brigade warned of an increase in grass fires and reminded people not to drop cigarettes on to grass land.

The Fire Brigade Union's continuing strikes over pensions take place across England and Wales on Friday, between 06:00 and 08:00 BST and again from 23:00 to 01:00 BST.

During these periods, crews will not attend grass fires unless they present a risk to life or property.

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