Storm warnings have been issued for nine regions in the south west of France, including the Dordogne, with national weather agency Meteo France advisising people to stay at home and ensure their shutters are down.
BBC weather presenter Carol Kirkwood said an incredible 100,000 lightning strikes had been recorded in France over 12 hours.
Up to four cm of rain has fallen in some areas within an hour accompanied by very strong wind gusts, reaching up to 120 km/ph.
According to the French lightning protection association, victims who escape death can still suffer serious burns and psychological shock.
The risk of getting hit increases with the temperature so it is more important to be vigilant when the warm weather arrives.
https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/1010000/france-weather-storms-lightning-map-meteo-france
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