A day of sun and showers in Kent

By: John Nurden jnurden@thekmgroup.co.uk

Published: 17:55, 01 May 2020

Updated: 20:56, 01 May 2020

What a difference a day makes. Or a few hours, if you are talking about the British weather.

This morning the county was bathed in sunshine, lighting up the bright yellow rape fields and seafront on the Isle of Sheppey.

Rape seed at Eastchurch on the sun-kissed Isle of Sheppey today (Friday) before the storm clouds arrived. Picture: John Nurden

Then the storm clouds moved in, with thunder and torrential showers, which sent anyone who was out, running for cover.

In Tunbridge Wells a lighting bolt even sent a roof up in flames and saw six fire engines called out.

The only saving grace was some wonderful rainbows which appeared as if by magic to add their support to our NHS and frontline workers.

A spectacular rainbow at Dover Eastern Docks Picture: Hannah Fisher

An empty promenade at The Leas at Minster on the sun-kissed Isle of Sheppey today (Friday) before the storm clouds arrived. Picture: John Nurden

The coast road at Minster on the sun-kissed Isle of Sheppey today (Friday) before the storm clouds arrived. Picture: John Nurden

Rainbow at Minster this afternoon as storm clouds covered the Isle of Sheppey

KentOnline