MOTHER nature put on an incredible light show last night, with lightning flashing across the sky in an extended display.

The County Press reported live from Ventnor seafront (video below) and several people sent in their photos.

Despite the storm looming large over The Solent, heading our way from France, the rain and thunder didn't come to much in the end.

However, the lightning was a sight to behold!

Main picture by Martyn Poskitt of the Isle of Wight County Press Camera Club.

Isle of Wight County Press: Lightning by photographer Martyn Poskitt of the IWCP Camera Club..Lightning by photographer Martyn Poskitt of the IWCP Camera Club..

Tanya Rock took this photo showing lightning over The Solent behind Yarborough Monument, and posted it in the Isle of Wight County Press Camera Club.

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Neil Wood sent us this picture (below) of lightning over Kingston Power Station in East Cowes.

Isle of Wight County Press: Lightning in East Cowes. Picture by Neil Wood.Lightning in East Cowes. Picture by Neil Wood.

Josh Thomas of Capture the Second took this photo (below) of lightning over Sandown Bay.

Isle of Wight County Press: Lightning in Sandown by Josh Thomas.Lightning in Sandown by Josh Thomas.

Video below shows the County Press reporting live from Ventnor seafront.

Here's the weather from earlier in the week: 

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