IN PICTURES: Lightning over Southampton during thunderstorm

Hampshire residents ventured outside to snap some striking pictures of the event. 

Lightning at Cheesefoot Head by Joshua Drake

Mother nature's remarkable show was seen from Weston Shore, Cheesefoot Head in Winchester, above the Isle of Wight, and elsewhere in Southampton. 

Lightning over the Isle of Wight by Andy Rundle

The Met Office previously issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms across THE CITY.

READ MORE: Met Office thunderstorm and flooding warning for Southampton

The national weather service said the area could be prone to flooding, with a "small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded quickly", according to the Met Office.

Lightning seen over Ashlett by Sarah Webber

The warning was active from 8pm Sunday, May 15 until 5am Monday, May 16.

A spokesperson said: “Although the locations affected by thunderstorms remains uncertain, a few places may experience a combination of heavy rain, frequent lightning and hail during Sunday night.”

Lightning seen in Southampton by Nadine Pearce

However, things are set to brighten up in Southampton today with sunny intervals expected until midday.

Then there will be light showers before the sun makes a reappearance mid-afternoon.