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.

The Met Office has issued two weather warnings for today (August 4), with parts of England expected to experience heavy rain and strong winds as the second storm of the year moves in. A yellow warning covers large parts of the country, while an amber alert has been issued for areas further north.