Homes shake as thunder and lightning strikes in Norwich

People have reported homes shaking and car alarms being set off during the dramatic weather, which began after 5pm today (May 10).

As the rain tapered off, a double rainbow emerged over Carrow Road while thunder rumbled on and flashes of lightning could still be seen.

A double rainbow appeared over Carrow Road following heavy downpours (Image: Newsquest)

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A Met Office Yellow weather warning is currently in place until 8pm today with heavy downpours expected amid the thunderstorm. 

A map of lightning strike locations at 6pm on Wednesday, May 10 at 6pm (Image: Lightning Maps)

One woman, who lives in Union Street, said: “I’ve never heard thunder like that in my life.

“At one point I could feel my flat shaking the rumbles were so strong.”

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By 6.20pm the rain had eased off and rays of sunshine poured across the city’s streets.

One person reported on Twitter that the booming thunder caused car alarms to be set off.

well that was a violent thunderstorm. Even set off some car alarms pic.twitter.com/zWJYZpbogx

— b e n 🥀✟ (@fathercay) May 10, 2023

It is the second day that thunderstorms have battered the county, with yesterday’s downpours causing flooding in Costessey, Dereham and King’s Lynn.