Lighting bolts lit up the Paris skyline after striking the Eiffel Tower during a powerful thunderstorm. ⁣ ⁣ Rain poured onto Paris late on June 27 to the delight of many of the French capital's residents, marking the end of a scorching heatwave that has set records around the country.⁣ ⁣ A gripping heatwave in recent days sent temperatures soaring over 40 degrees Celsius in parts of France, and Paris saw highs of up to 41 degrees Celsius.⁣ ⁣ Weather service Meteo France has issued a warning for strong storms in the capital and neighbouring departments for the night of Saturday to Sunday. Paris is forecast to experience highs of 30 degrees Celsius on Sunday.⁣ ⁣ #paris #weather #lightening #thunderstorm #heatwave