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Sunshine and storms bring stunning skies

Evie LakeNorth East and Cumbria
Neil A beach at sunset. The sand is cast in shadow and the sky is blue at the top and moves into a golden colour towards the bottom. There are wispy clouds and the coastline in the distance is completely in shadow. Neil
A golden sky in Seascale, Cumbria

It has been an absolute scorcher in north-east England and Cumbria.

But the bright, clear skies gave way to thunder and lightning across much of the region on Friday.

And, as always, our Weather Watchers have been out in force capturing the beautiful and dramatic weather.

Here are some of our favourites.

Simon The imposing, rust-coloured Angel of the North statue stands on top of a small, grassy hill. The sky is grey and stormy. A fork of lightning can be seen under the angel's right wing. Simon
Lightning provides a dramatic backdrop in this view of the Angel of the North
Toby the Gardener Under a bright blue sky, orange flowers and oxeye daisies stand amid the long grass, backed by shrubs and trees. Toby the Gardener
A colourful garden in Newbiggin, County Durham
StirCrazy A white lighthouse standng on a grassy hill under a blue sky. StirCrazy
Wispy clouds, a brilliant blue sky and a lighthouse on the ridge of a hill - in Ulverston, Cumbria
Richard R Clark A curved pier with a small striped lighthouse at the end of it. The sea around it is dark and calm. Two faint bolts of lightning can be seen on the right, hovering over housing on the shoreline.Richard R Clark
The long curve of Roker Pier with a striped lighthouse standing at the far end surrounded by sea. In the distance, traces of white lightning streak across the sky.
Dan Seaham Harbour Lad Red poppies and green foliage against a blue sky.Dan Seaham Harbour Lad
Brilliant red poppies stand proudly against a blue sky, in Seaham, County Durham
Cumbrian stargazer A dark blue sky above a detached house with a bright, large lightening bolt in the centre. The lightening has one strong line down the centre, with small offshoots which look like veins.Cumbrian stargazer
Storms brought heavy moody skies, rumbling thunder and some dramatic forks of lightning in Haile, Cumbria, on Friday morning
Richard R Clark Yellow and pink flowers in the foreground,against a red and white striped lighthouse, seemingly blurred by the heat.Richard R Clark
Bright yellow flowers echo the burning sun at the foot of Souter Lighthouse, in Whitburn
beachesandbridges A shadowy field with long, dried grass lies in the foreground. Above, the setting sun creates a colourful horizon, blending orange, pink, purple and blue. Trees and hills rise in the distance.beachesandbridges
An orange sunset over the fields in Heighington, Darlington

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