An amber storm warning, covering much of mainland Scotland and the western islands, is now in force until 22:00.

Authorities in Scotland canceled trains, closed parks and warned people to tie down backyard trampolines as an unusually strong summer storm toppled trees, felled power lines and disrupted travel across northern Britain.

Storm Floris has been named with Brits given a yellow weather warning by the Met Office as the country is facing severe winds that could reach 85mph in some areas