Thunderstorms rock southern England as heavy rain falls overnight

A huge rolling storm hit parts of the south of England and south Wales on Wednesday night (1 May) as the Met Office issued two yellow weather warnings and forecast heavy rain. The warnings came after the UK experienced its sixth wettest April since records began, according to provisional data. More warnings have been issued after thousands of lightning strikes swept across the country overnight, causing travel delays and striking a care home. Watch more on Independent TV: Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: Videos, daily editorial and more: Click here