Images captured by the University of Dundee Satellite Receiving Station yesterday and today illustrate the power and size of the most recent ‘weather bomb’ to hit the UK.
While Monday saw London’s warmest day of the winter so far, today has seen Britain bombarded by torrential rain, wind and even snow across some areas of Scotland.
These images captuted by the Satellite Receiving Station demonstrate how things changed in 24 hours, with Storm Doris completely covering the UK.
Photo credit: NEODAAS/University of Dundee
The storm has brought travel chaos to Scotland, with Traffic Scotland warning motorists to be prepared for extreme weather conditions on roads.
The bad weather has caused major tailbacks and disruptions on roads including the M77, M80, A720 and A822. There have also been reports of an accident on the A8.
Traffic Scotland advised drivers on the M80 to stay in their cars after several motorists abandoned their vehicles on the road, which was closed northbound after Junction 5 Auchenkilns and southbound from Junction 9 Bannockburn due to snow.
Flights and trains services have also been affected by delays and cancellations.
Severe weather warnings for snow and strong winds are in place across the country until 6pm tonight. A yellow 'be aware' warning for rain has also been issued for Dumfries, Galloway, Lothian & Borders.
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