'Wild' thunderstorms hits parts of UK as hottest day of year comes to a terrifying end

'Wild' thunderstorms have hit parts of the UK after hottest day of the year so far.

Photos and videos of heavy rain taking over the Lancashire and Merseyside areas have been posted to social media.

Stuart McKinnon posted a video with the caption: "Ooh when them #thunderstorms hit 1 minute after walking back from the Supermarket.