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People across Liverpool were stunned today as hailstones hit Merseyside - despite it being July.

The extreme weather hit the area, after the hottest day of the year so far, was brought to a crashing end.

Temperatures soared across the region today, getting into the low thirties in some parts.

But in the mid-afternoon a huge thunderstorm ripped across the skies, bringing heavy rain and hailstones.

And hundreds of people got caught in the storm and took to social media in their droves to share the apocalyptic scenes.

One said: "I know people exaggerate, but there were a few hailstones the size of Maltesers falling in Liverpool just then."

Another said: "WTAF is going on!! There are hailstones dropping in my garden in Liverpool."

And a third added: "Holy moly - giant golf ball size hail, thunder and lightening in Liverpool."

The unsettled thundery weathe r is set to continue across Merseyside from 7pm until Midnight.

Things are then due to settle down with clear skies predicted.

Friday sees a dry and warm day, with temperatures reaching the low twenties - making it a lot cooler than other days this week.

The weekend also looks to be a cooler affair with temperatures struggling to reach above twenty degrees.