Residents across Amersham were treated to a dramatic display of lightning this week.

The Met Office's lightning map shows that multiple strikes occurred over Buckinghamshire yesterday afternoon and evening, May 2.

Several locals photographed the spectacle.

Though no lightning is forecasted for today, the weather service have said there is a risk of thunder for London and South East England this afternoon.

The forecast shows some sunny spells, with a risk of hail and thunder in northern parts, though tonight will be more mild.

On May 26, the Met Office warned of thunderstorms across London and South East England, with 'isolated, intense' thunderstorms between 3pm and 10pm being forecasted.