Kitesurfers braved the rough weather at Boscombe beach in Dorset (Picture: PA)
The Met Office has warned that Storm Isha could bring tornadoes to parts of the UK, along with up to 100mm of rain and 90mph winds that could put lives at risk.
Network Rail Scotland has suspended all passenger and cargo trains from 7pm, with any trains left on the network running at a slower speed.
Lines will remain closed on Monday morning as engineers comb the tracks for debris and downed trees.
Two 12-hour amber wind warnings will be in place for most of England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland until tomorrow when the peak of Storm Isha erupts.
But these are on top of several yellow warnings – one covering London – signal just how severe Storm Isha is slated to be.
Storm Isha, the second named storm to slam into the UK this year, is expected to leave some without power and cause river banks to burst.
It’s ‘relatively rare’ for the entire UK to be under weather warnings.
‘It’s a very widespread storm,’ said Met Office forecaster Ellie Glaisyer, ‘and it’s going to be affecting everybody.’
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