Heavy rain and thunder sweeps through Cumbria and south of Scotland
Cumbria, Dumfries and Galloway and the Scottish Borders are feeling the effects of the bad weather today, with a number of traffic disruptions.
The heatwave breaks with thunderstorms and weather warnings
Just hours after we enjoyed the hottest day of the year, thunder storms and heavy rain swept through Cumbria and southern Scotland.
A Met Office yellow weather warning is still in place and emergency services remain on standby.
Watch this report from Hannah McNulty:
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Huge hailstones dent caravan
Huge hailstones falling during yesterday's storms have caused thousands of pounds worth of damage to an Eastriggs man's caravan.
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House set on fire and car window smashed in storm
A house in Penruddock caught fire after being hit by lightning this morning. The strike knocked tiles several metres from the roof.
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Thousands affected by power cuts in Cumbria
Thousands of homes and businesses across Cumbria have been affected by power cuts, as heavy rain and storms hit the region.