Epic Lightning Storm over Blackpool ⚡️🎢⛈️

This is how the skies looked over Blackpool Pleasure Beach as an intense thunderstorm passed to the south over Merseyside on Friday night. I was able to capture the action in relative safety & dryness from Blackpool.
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[@dianemckill5708]

Fantastic lightning ⚡ shots Stephen keep up the good work but be careful. Beautiful sky when it lit up.

[@andymullaney1594]

Supurb, thanks for your support, Diane 🤗🙏

[@davidnm21]

Epic shots there Stephen your patience paid good dividends and hopefully a calendar picture for 2024. Yes I remember The Incredible Hulk back in the early 80s I think it was. Bill Bixby or something don’t know if he’s still alive but yes he used to say something on the lines of “Don’t make me angry; you wouldn’t like me when I’m angry”!

[@Cockermadman]

Your enthusiasm is infectious , brilliant

[@andymullaney1594]

Totally agree 🤗

[@maxinemcgrath1756]

Omg. What a show. Thank u for sharing. Epic 👍👍👍👍💙

[@stephenmcculley7]

I think the storm was over St Helens last night around 1030 as there was lightning with very loud rumble of thunder virtually simultaneously.

[@nicolawright3359]

The suspense of whether your camera had taken the shot each time and your enthusiasm and excitement throughout made this video an amusing, brilliant watch. The last shot is definitely outstanding! Well done!

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks Nicola

[@Early100]

Epic is right, lightening without thunder for a good 20 minutes and then the thunder and rain came where I live in Wigan and lots of it too. Some cracking photo opportunities, hope you caught more than a few 😊

[@mikkdc]

That last picture! WOW! The promenade lit up extending into the distance, with the Big One in the foreground and you can even see the "sheets" of rain in the middle clouds lit up, with the lightning in the background. Simply stunning photograph!

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks 🙏

[@kkrispy2009P]

Love a bit of thundercats

[@therange4033]

I LOVE a good thunder storm!

[@liverpoolk648]

Hi Stephen...Liverpool Kev...Absolutely great video...I saw this lightning storm live so to speak in Southport last night so very interesting to watch you capture on film...really special shots...I am a keen but very amateur photographer....once again thank you for sharing this when frankly you could be in bed /cocoa or pub /beer...take care as usual....

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks Liverpool Kev

[@sarahillingworth2718]

My lugholes exploded when Stephen shouted at the lightning lol 😆... excellent pics 👍

[@moonagedaydream4489]

I know what you mean Sarah, I was on the phone to him when it happened, you can imagine how that sounded 🤣🤣 It was worth being deafened though, he got some gorgeous shots. Hope to see you on Starman tomorrow xx

[@sarahillingworth2718]

@@moonagedaydream4489 what time is Starman on tomorrow is it 8 or 9.. I'm glad Stephen was in his element 👍😊

[@kkrispy2009P]

Hey Sarah and moon

[@sarahillingworth2718]

@@kkrispy2009P hi Krispy

[@moonagedaydream4489]

​@sarahillingworth2718 I think it's going to be 8pm, now that the nights are drawing in a bit Sarah xx

[@tommyaindow6840]

Absolutely brilliant Stephen, I hope your dedication and patience wins you another award 👏

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks Tommy

[@andymullaney1594]

Totally agree ❤️ amazing x

[@moonagedaydream4489]

Well, that was some night last night. You went through just about every emotion possible Stephen 🤣🤣 I know you are very happy that you went out, it was well worth your while. Very entertaining video and some absolutely stunning photography. A prize winning shot me thinks.. xxx

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks Moonage xx

[@markwalsh8700]

Great lighting show ..I'm in Wales ..all we got was sun and rain ..enjoy your walk on the wild side .keep it up I love Blackpool ...it's 21.50 at night ...so keeping up ...

[@pamriley1326]

brilliant steve well done....you bring Blackpool alive....

[@Kemagic]

Ye, we were watching that for ages from over here in North Wales, it was amazing.

[@gedruk]

Wow those photos are incredible thanks for this!

[@jayoneill1533]

Wow! Great shot at last. It was fun to go storm chasing with you and not get wet! Next year’s calendar promises to be epic. 😮 ⚡️

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks Jay 🙏

[@jacquelinemccann1493]

Absolutely amazing Stephen, another excellent one for the calendar, it lit up the whole of Blackpool well done👏👏

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks Jacqueline 🙏

[@kkrispy2009P]

It's the nick streak Stephen

[@Passionbloom52]

That was awesome , London had a bit of Thunder & Lightening today & some places had hale stones as well

[@johnashton5474]

Great pictures again you always deliver

[@theukstormchaser]

absolutely Fantastic video!! i love how excited you got when the lightning lit up the sky. the pictures of the lightning are amazing.

[@martinwass1217]

👍👍👍 Great shots!

[@briangordonwinnard9261]

That's a great photo Stephen nice one

[@juliec70]

Love how excited you get Stephen so funny , brilliant shots well done 😊 x that pic is one for your calendar 😊

[@user-pw3tr1xg2x]

Certainly is, Julie !

[@juliec70]

@@user-pw3tr1xg2x definitely, brilliant pic 📸

[@shm1270]

So funny, Julie😂 x

[@juliec70]

@sheilahm-sr1xy I couldn't stop laughing how excited he got bless him x🤣🤣

[@shm1270]

@@juliec70 🤣🤣 x

[@catherinegreen7879]

Absolutely gorgeous shots Stephen

[@anthonygoodwin7083]

Absolutely brilliant video Stephen 👍

[@janetb9990]

Fantastic video, Stephen. Your patience was rewarded....that's a cracking shot!! 👏👏👏

[@shirleysmith1713]

Absolutely brilliant Stephen, you got some great photos of the lighting strikes. Well done 👍🏻☀️😎

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks Shirley 👍

[@ashleycunliffe6158]

Brilliant Stephen..love your videos .

[@rog3833]

Nice Footage Mate . Love a Good Storm. Glad you was able to capture it. Any hint of thunder round here, and my 48 year old wife is hiding under the duvet lol - shes got a phobia about it hahaa.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Haha 😂

[@Swimmingforlife.]

Absolutely fantastic video Stephen, it’s just a pity it was daylight here when we had it about 6.40pm. As I said earlier on, really loud crashes of thunder then I watched my garden wash down the road, flash flooding. Once again, fantastic video. Kind regards, Johnny

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks Johnny.

[@missliverpoolcatlady]

Omg that was epic. I really appreciate all your hard work with these videos. Cheers from Cheryl in Liverpool xx

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

🙏

[@kkrispy2009P]

Great pics

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

@@kkrispy2009P Thanks kkrispy

[@stephengriffiths9255]

Those lightning captures you caught on your camera were absolutely amazing

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks Stephen

[@stephengriffiths9255]

@@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool I think your captures are definitely worth to make a calendar out of it.

[@edwardharrington678]

Those lightening shots were really good Stephen.

[@Andy5634]

Some fantastic pictures there mate absolute genius ❤❤

[@Karen.from.Dudley]

Absolutely amazing Stephen. Thank you for sharing. I enjoy watching a good storm

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Glad you enjoyed it Karen

[@susannah1184]

Wow, brilliant, thank you for sharing xx

[@bcegerton]

WoW Stephen, that was simply incredible, being so cloudy I had no idea you could even get a shot but hey, what do I know?

[@jim-md6ej]

Stunning photos Stephen..

[@SabcatPrinting]

Great Stuff! I’d like to catch seeing a storm at Blackpool now I live up Northwest… i just dont see the sea enough.

[@andymullaney1594]

Love storm photos, amazing 👍

[@tomgirldouble3249]

You certainly get some great storms in Blackpool…very envious🤣⛈️⚡️great photos👍🏻

[@andymullaney1594]

Was a bad storm

[@denisemotley6639]

Fantastic Stephen. Such patience. 👍

[@wendyjones2351]

Hi Stephen thank you for another great video as always I wow what a storm that was you always capture everything beautifully amazing have a great evening xx

[@sheilakearney4635]

Well I'm glad I was in Blackpool last weekend and not this weekend 😂

[@samyeomans346]

Love your face when it strikes 🤩😂

[@lovingscarboroughvideos4388]

Absolutely fantastic video Stephen, plenty of great shots of the lightning

[@davidtsekiri-pp7yz]

had lightning and thunder couple of hours ago in london

[@canalboating]

Excellent shots there Stephen, well done and thanks for sharing

[@Swordy69]

Absolutely fantastic shots,great work

[@brewsterkits]

Oh Steve!!! That was such good fun and fab shots, love it thanks😳😳😄

[@EmmaKelly74159]

Well done again Stephen, in on the action. 😘💚

[@kkrispy2009P]

Great shots

[@duanecurley5608]

The sky was amazing

[@mikecaine3643]

That was brilliant - in an ideal world 2 identical cameras set up with the same exposure,speed and lens but timed 10 seconds apart would be handy but you need deep pockets for that ! What about a cheaper camera set up as a fail safe - would that work . Brilliant job and some great tips - Thank you Stephen.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks Mike. I couldn’t find the cable to lock the shutter down. It would have made things much easier.

[@user-mr1hi5bt2j]

Love watching your videos thank you for sharing.

[@cwkelly9259]

Felt as if we were there! We'd have the same reaction. Thanks, Stephen WOWWW⚡️⚡️ This is why we watch. Brilliant!

[@hazelmanship7516]

Ooooh winners you're so excited making me laugh, 😂,glad I wasn't out in that weather,thanks for being there for us 😊

[@georgesmellie8717]

Good evening Hazel i hope you and your family are well everything OK here it's pouring down here

[@hazelmanship7516]

@@georgesmellie8717good evening George, glad you're ok hope John is doing well too.. All good here thanks,managed to get the lawns cut this morning before the rain came,had heavy showers on and off in afternoon and just, im Chilling with mi TV. Take care spk soon x

[@georgesmellie8717]

@@hazelmanship7516 I'm going to visit my eldest sister tomorrow with John she's in hospital with gallstones she getting an op on Monday she's just turned 80

[@hazelmanship7516]

@@georgesmellie8717 hope all goes well 🙏

[@georgesmellie8717]

@@hazelmanship7516 Thanks Hazel we're a big family of 4 sisters and 3 brothers

[@bryannightingale5442]

Those were brilliant pictures of the lightning storm Steve. Absolutely superb 😊👍👏All the best as ever take care.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks Bryan 🙏

[@dianeroscoe1220]

Oh my days Stephen !!!!! What absolute . Epic. Fantastic lightning you caught on camera in the live. No wonder you won award for best. Only the best will do for you. A perfectionist to get top quality and bring us the top stuff !! Thoroughly enjoyed replaying this Stephen. With the big one as a back drop it really does put in full context the brightness and intensity of the lightning. Superb. Mr. Legend . Starman and walks the wild side. The best. Top work as always nothing but the best. Speculate to accumulate, think it also passed over my way. Lightning. Thunder, we had a lot rain and heavy especially yesterday morning. Takeca4e. Di xxxx

[@jimmuendo]

Some fantastic shots Stephen. I can’t wait for next year’s calendar. 📸 👊🏼

[@kathtrevains860]

Awesome lightening pictures. Well done.

[@dawnbetts400]

Hi stephen , yes it went west to east ,we were stood in the apartment window watching the silent storm over the north sea and it was fantastic .

[@dawnbetts400]

sorry forgot to say it was Bridlington haha.

[@Shaunsfavourites]

Wow, well done Stephen.

[@gothicwolffreak]

Wow ! Absolutely PHENOMENAL Stephen ! 👍 MASSIVE Thank You to you ! 😊💖💖

[@andymarsh22]

It was the same in Southport too and the orange rollercoaster is now called Nickelodeon Streak

[@philipcroft9857]

Love it stephen

[@user-vc5mc5uv4u]

thanks Stephen for another great video keep up the good work ⚡

[@racheljohnson9687]

Amazing captures ⚡️⚡️🌩🌩 I used to love watching the storms in & around Blackpool they can go on for hours ❤ ( the old Roller Coaster is now called the Nicholdonian Streak )

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks Rachel

[@georgesmellie8717]

Thanks again for for another great vlog your enthusiasm is brilliant

[@bredaquirke7362]

Amazing Photography Steve xxx

[@Christine-xq9ep]

Great shots! Glad you got the big one, pardon the pun! xx

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Haha, thanks Christine.

[@stedeetiag]

We were camping over in Anglesey & we could see the storm in the distance lighting up the sky, it was amazing to watch from so far away

[@herrmarklepotz8326]

Outstanding.

[@jdcreswell440]

Good one 👍 😊

[@rossc7767]

Wow, that shot over The Big One was simply AMAZING!!!! 🌩🌩

[@gordoncook1056]

Amazing pictures Stephen,just seen the video late this Saturday/early Sunday morning 1.30am.great to see ,best wishes Gordon (Livingston).😎👍

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Glad you enjoyed it Gordon.

[@lordkeith.4350]

What an awesome storm, we live in Fleetwood and never saw a single flash.

[@richardhinchliffe1678]

Fantastic vlog Stephen them lightening strikes where epic as you call them love storms on the night they look so much more fearsome

[@patparry389]

Wow what a sight Stephen the picture was great thank you.👍

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks Pat

[@stevegriffiths5273]

Wow what a lightning show. How can you think a bout quitting Stephen when ur shows are phenomenal n ur amazing video s the show must go on Stephen. You are mr Blackpool I now there’s others trying filming too but ur the main man. We all love n respect you mr Blackpool legend. EPIC godbless ya Stephen be careful n be safe 💙👏👏👏👏👏

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Don't worry Steve. I'm not quitting.

[@dianeshepherd7913]

Awesome shots stephen love the dark moody pics

[@mildredschulz]

Hi Stephen. That’s an excellent video of the lightning over Blackpool. Your photos are fantastic. Well done. You always seem to be in the right place at the right time. That’s brilliant. Congratulations ❤👍⚡️❤️❤️

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Glad you enjoyed it Mildred.

[@john111257]

Stunning photos Stephen

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks John.

[@Clara-ph7my]

Oooh another storm a brewing. Some cracking bolts of lightning there. Always eerie and more suspenseful, when there is no loud thunder claps. I just hope it is not like this when we visit (under 2 weeks now!). Cheers Stephen.

[@janobyrne2424]

Thanks Stephen, love the lightening strikes and you've got a couple of cracking pictures too! Your patience and perseverance won out in the end. 😊😊😊

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks Janet 🙏

[@frothe42]

Glad you are doing this as I would have run inside, closed the drapes and hid! You're extremely brave Stephen!

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

My mum used to hide under the stairs during thunderstorms. I run towards them!!!

[@misterchippie]

Stunning pictures, your patience definitely paid off! Amazing. Love a good storm.

[@kkrispy2009P]

Cheers chippie

[@gavinhodgkins6643]

Thank you Stephen, those pictures look awesome.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Glad you like them!

[@roygardiner2229]

Congratulations! Your patience and planning really paid off 👍.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thank you!

[@kevinparkes9068]

Really enjoyed that Stephen thank you for sharing with us 👌👏👍🏻

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Glad you enjoyed it Kevin.

[@user-mr1hi5bt2j]

That's amazing.

[@markabbott4786]

Really enjoyed that Stephen made my Saturday night cheers

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Glad you enjoyed it Mark.

[@improvesheffield4824]

Absolutely epic!!!😲😍……both the lightning strikes and your reactions to them!👍🏼

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thank you so much 😁

[@andymullaney1594]

Love it , amazing shots,epic,thanks our Stephen,storm chaseing

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks Andy

[@kkrispy2009P]

Hey up andy

[@andymullaney1594]

@@kkrispy2009P hi kkrispy bro

[@alilindsay4304]

That last shot....absolutely stunning x I slept through this storm lol...I always miss the fun xx great job Stephen!!

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks Ali 👍

[@shanebyrne7020]

Amazing photos for your new calendar hopefully well done👏👏

[@audiocoffee]

awesome captures regardless! however, I broke my own vow of not swearing online by swearing during a livestream here this afternoon when I wrongly assumed that the weather had done 🤣 did not have much in the way of lightning. but damn, the last thunderclap forced an f bomb out of me.🤣

[@audiocoffee]

new rule in play: it isn't over until it's over. and it's not going to be over until that point.

[@katzrool6851]

Hope you got some good photos for your 2024 calendar ( I definitely want one!)

[@kkrispy2009P]

Hey up Katz I want 1 too

[@moonagedaydream4489]

Hi Katzrool, there's a gorgeous selection of photos for both A Walk On The Wild Side and Starman calendars. They are going to be absolutely beautiful xx

[@moonagedaydream4489]

​@kkrispy2009P Me too Krispy xx

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks Moonage xx

[@kathleenmccarroll3755]

Brilliant Steven well done

[@shinychariotdetailing9707]

Stephen that was brilliant real first class.

[@tinniswood2577]

Dedication is what I call that! fantastic shots.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks 🙏

[@minicoopertrooper5643]

Damn, I completely missed this storm. I was asleep!! 😂😂😂 I didn't even hear a soul, oh well. I'm sure they'll be more storms coming. (:

[@andymullaney1594]

Bless,was noisy 🙏