A BANGOR resident has shared some impressive photos he took of lightning flashing across the sky above the city on Wednesday evening (October 19).

Simon Murray said he took the photos at about midnight, adding that he had, by then, expected such a spectacle that night.

North Wales Chronicle: Lightning in Bangor on Wednesday eveningLightning in Bangor on Wednesday evening (Image: Simon Murray)

Simon said: "I was right in the middle of Bangor city centre; these were taken at about midnight.

"It was probably the best thunderstorm I've witnessed, in terms of duration and frequency.

"Being at night, you could see it coming for at least an hour prior!"

North Wales Chronicle: Lightning in Bangor on Wednesday eveningLightning in Bangor on Wednesday evening (Image: Simon Murray)

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North Wales Chronicle: Lightning in Bangor on Wednesday eveningLightning in Bangor on Wednesday evening (Image: Simon Murray)

Liam Parry also shared this shot of the lightning in Holyhead:

North Wales Chronicle: Lightning in HolyheadLightning in Holyhead (Image: Liam Parry)

Did you capture thunder and lightning in North Wales on Wednesday night? Feel free to email your pictures and videos to matthew.chandler@newsquest.co.uk.