PHOTOGRAPHERS across the county have captured the striking thunderstorm that took place in Oxfordshire yesterday afternoon (October 23).

Heavy rain, thunder and lightening struck the county at about 4.30pm but only took place for a brief period of time.

Oxford Mail: Becca CollacottBecca Collacott (Image: Becca Collacott)

However, it was enough time for photographers to catch snaps of the lightening across backgrounds of purple and grey skies.

READ MORE: Motorists warned to stay vigilant with chance of second thunderstorm

It is not the only opportunity for photographers to capture the storm however as the Met Office has predicted an ‘isolated thunderstorm’ to take place later today.

Oxford Mail: Jay DhillonJay Dhillon (Image: Jay Dhillon)

It said the weather today will be a ‘mixture of sunshine and showers’ but ‘with a chance of an isolated thunderstorm’.

Drivers have been warned to take care when commuting in these weather conditions.

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Oxford Mail: Kaylie BosherKaylie Bosher (Image: Kaylie Bosher)

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Oxford Mail: Tony SteeleTony Steele (Image: Tony Steele)

Oxford Mail: Tony SteeleTony Steele (Image: Tony Steele)

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This story was written by Gee Harland. She joined the team in 2022 as a senior multimedia reporter.

Gee covers Wallingford, Wantage and Didcot.

Get in touch with her by emailing: Gee.harland@newsquest.co.uk

Follow her on Twitter @Geeharland

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