The A41 was flooded and trees were destroyed following warnings by the Met Office to prepare for thunderstorms.

Following a sunny past few days during the UK heatwave, Hertfordshire was struck by lightning during a thunderstorm, causing road flooding this afternoon.

A section of the A41 near Watford was flooded with water following an interval of heavy rain at 4pm.

It is believed the water has since been cleared up.

Video: @WatfordLondon

Lighting could even be seen striking just by Apsley Station, as Dan Simpson managed to capture the spectacle just at the right moment.

Watford Observer: Apsley Station Photo: Dan SimpsonApsley Station Photo: Dan Simpson

But the Friends of Cassiobury Park spotted two fallen trees after the rain began to settle in the area by 6pm.

Watford Observer:

Watford Observer:

Two trees in Cassiobury Park were damaged by the weather Photo: Friends of Cassiobury Park

Do you have any images of the damages caused during the thunderstorm? Send them in at joseph.reaidi@newsquest.co.uk