UK: More than 43,000 homes lose power as Storm Floris brings gusts of up to 82 mph

London: Winds from Storm Floris, which have brought gusts of up to 82mph, have now peaked in almost all parts of the UK – here’s the latest forecast

Warnings: An amber warning is still in force for large parts of Scotland, while a yellow warning covers Northern Ireland, northern areas of England and Wales, and other parts of Scotland

Power cuts: More than 43,000 homes in Scotland are without power, according to the energy provider – and some homes in Northern Ireland and Ireland are affected too

Roads: Most of Scotland’s major bridges are closed to certain vehicles, while trees have been blown down in South Lanarkshire and on a house in Belfast

Trains and planes: Some rail operators have issued “do not travel” warnings, while dozens of flights to and from UK airports have been cancelled

“It felt like a trip to Thorpe Park,” says our reporter on a turbulent flight, while this footage shows another plane struggling to land in Leeds

Scotland has taken much of the impact – a gust of 82mph (132km/h) was recorded at Wick, Caithness, before 19:00 – the strongest in the UK today, away from mountain sites.

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks has described it as “the most damaging summer storm in recent memory”. Earlier this evening, it said more than 43,000 homes in Scotland were without power.

There’s been major disruption on the railway – some of which will continue into tomorrow morning, according to ScotRail.

There have also been a number of road closures due to fallen trees, as well as flight and ferry cancellations.

But the worst is now over, as winds have now peaked in almost all parts of the UK. The Northern Isles, though, are set to stay very windy overnight.

The amber wind warning for much of Scotland ends at 23:00, while a yellow warning for Northern Ireland, northern England and Wales, and other parts of Scotland expires at 23:59.

The Met Office amber warning covering Scotland is set to expire at 23:00, and winds have now peaked in almost all parts of the UK.

The exception is the Northern Isles, with Orkney and Shetland due to remain very windy overnight.

Gusts of 50-70 mph (80-113km/h) are expected with a Met Office yellow warning in force until 08:00 on Tuesday.

Tomorrow will be a calmer day as Storm Floris moves away towards Scandinavia – still blustery but not nearly as stormy as today.

All areas will see sunny spells with a scattering of showers, especially in the north and east.