Video and pics: Lightning storm in New York resulted in stunning images of strikes hitting some major landmarks

Hurricane Arthur down the east coast threw up a severe lightning storm in New York.

A massive lightning storm struck New York city last night, the result of the edges of Hurricane Arthur passing over the Big Apple. Combined with a stunning sunset, it was a boon for photographers, who captured some amazing images of lightning striking 1 World Trade Centre.

Lightning strikes 1 World Trade Center at sunset - by @Lucas_Jackson_ pic.twitter.com/4z4ns3JU1E — Alex Ogle (@Alex_Ogle) July 3, 2014

The Empire State Building was also hit.

INCREDIBLE PIC: Lightning hits the Empire State Building and 1 WTC in this amazing shot. More: http://t.co/WrsRoxYkyI pic.twitter.com/B7fvHarpBp — NBC New York (@NBCNewYork) July 3, 2014

This picture is even more impressive...

HOLY. CRAP. NYC thunderstorms aren't kidding around. And yes, I actually took this!! I guess waiting patiently i... pic.twitter.com/L1CZPxYEKW — Beth Alison (@bethalison89) July 3, 2014

And here is video of lightning hitting the ground in New York.