What a difference a few hours make as a storm hits Hastings

But just a few hours later others were running for cover as a storm swept in bringing thunder, lightning and a ferocious downpour.

Local man Rob Davies said: “I was caught out, still dressed for the beach. I have never seen rain like it. One minute the pavement was dry, the next there was a river running along it. It really was torrential.”

And it is not over yet. The Met Office has a Yellow storm warning in place for today, Friday and Saturday with the risk of more downpours, thunder and lightning.

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