4 October 2026

Electrifying Storm in Ibiza Captured by British Tourist Goes Viral on TikTok

A thunderstorm that swept across Ibiza during the early hours has caught the attention of many, leaving both memorable imagery and startling moments for those on the island. Among them was Looski, a TikTok user who filmed the extraordinary electrical display from his hotel room. During his recording, a powerful bolt of lightning illuminated the sky, followed by a thunderous roar that startled him, momentarily making him believe the lightning struck his hotel. This reaction, filled with exclamations and surprise, was shared on TikTok where it quickly went viral, gathering over 7,000 likes and numerous astonished comments. The footage provides a glimpse of the storm's intensity, which delivered heavy rainfall, vivid lightning, and various incidents across Ibiza on a day marked with a weather alert.

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