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Stunning pictures reveal moment ferocious thunder and lightning storm rocks Chicago

Amazing lightning show illuminating city's iconic skyscrapers captured on camera

THESE breathtaking photographs show a lightning storm unleashing its incredible power over the Chicago skyline.

The series of snaps even capture the exact moment a bolt strikes the Willis Tower -- better known as the Sears Tower -- the second tallest building in the US.

A shower of bolts rain down on the Chicago skyline in stunning shot
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A shower of bolts rain down on the Chicago skyline in stunning shotCredit: Caters News Agency
A lightning bolt dramatically hits the Willis Tower -- also known as the Sears Tower -- in Chicago
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A lightning bolt dramatically hits the Willis Tower - also known as the Sears Tower - in ChicagoCredit: Caters News Agency

Local photographer Barry Butler placed himself perfectly to take in the lightning show.

He said: "I heard a storm was coming and being local I knew the perfect spot to watch it over the city."

Another bolt strikes the iconic Willis Tower - the second tallest building in the US
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Another bolt strikes the iconic Willis Tower - the second tallest building in the USCredit: Caters News Agency
Intense image shows Chicago feeling the full brunt of a breathtaking storm
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Intense image shows Chicago feeling the full brunt of the breathtaking stormCredit: Caters News Agency
A twin bolt strikes down from the sky over Chicago
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A twin bolt strikes down from the sky over ChicagoCredit: Caters News Agency

The snapper said capturing the storm was one of his greatest thrills.

He said: "There's nothing like seeing lightning hit a skyscraper, it really is phenomenal."

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Bolts of lightning can also be seen striking iconic landmarks like The Hancock and the Trump Hotel Chicago.

Barry of Chicago said it was all down to luck that he manage to take such an amazing array of photos.

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Electrified sky lights up the night over ChicagoCredit: Caters News Agency
Bruised sky hangs over Chicago in powerful photograph
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Bruised sky hangs over Chicago in powerful photographCredit: Caters News Agency

"I didn't expect the lightning to be so fierce and I'm really lucky to have captured in one photo all three of the big skyscrapers being struck", he said.

Photographer Barry Butler said he was thrilled to be lucky enough to capture the full power of the storm in Chicago
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Photographer Barry Butler said he was thrilled to be lucky enough to capture the full power of the storm in ChicagoCredit: Caters News Agency

"Storms aren't that rare and lightning can sometimes disappoint you but not that night.

"I felt like I was watching sci-fi movie or something!"

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