World News – UK – Edinburgh wakes up in the early hours of the morning to a « terrible » loud bang – and everyone is saying the same thing

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Many residents started using social media shortly after 4. 40 a.m. to record the two noisy cracks believed to be thunder and lightning, which apparently led many to wonder what was making the noise.

Some people said they heard two pony in a row, with the second being the loudest, while others said it could be a rare weather phenomenon: « thunderous snow ».

The common thread seemed to be that the noise woke most people and many asked what the cause was.

Police Scotland tweeted to say they had received multiple calls about the « explosions » but assured people not to be concerned and that it was actually thunder and lightning.

In a tweet posted at Nov.. At 3:00 am, the force said, “We have received a number of calls regarding people concerned about explosions.

Blair Bowman said, “Good morning everyone. . . except for the thunder that woke everyone in Edinburgh at 4:40 a.m.. ”

Joseph Mansfield wrote, “Today I seem to have learned what thunder snow sounds like. And it was a rightly terrifying way to be woken up. ”

Ash Pryce said, « The whole of eastern Scotland is wondering if we are all blown away, frozen or drowned, right? »

Shasta wrote, “I just woke up to a massive bang that terrified my life.

« Thank goodness for #edinburgh twitter for telling me it’s not a collapsing building, but apparently #thunder #snow. I mean, what were people doing before Twitter?

Traffic Scotland announced on Twitter that the Queensferry Crossing is currently closed due to adverse weather conditions and posted: “# M90 Queensferry Crossing is currently closed in both directions due to adverse weather conditions. Please use an alternative route and allow enough time for your trip. #StaySafe ”

According to experts from the Met Office, Thudersnow says: “When thunderstorms form in winter conditions, heavy snow flurries can sometimes occur. This is called « thunder snow » along with the usual thunder and lightning. . Thunderstorms are unusual only because they can only occur in a few months of the year. ”

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