'Weather Bomb': What Is Happening And Where?

As a huge storm system - known as a "weather bomb" - batters the northern half of the UK, here are the key developments so far:

:: More than 30,000 homes were left without power at one point.

:: A Spanish fishing vessel is being escorted to safety after getting into difficulties off Orkney.

:: Some 20 vehicles had to be freed after becoming stuck in icy conditions on Cairn O' Mount, a high mountain pass, in Aberdeenshire.

:: Three flood warnings and 10 flood alerts have been issued by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA).

:: The Met Office has issued an amber ''be prepared'' warning for the west coast of Scotland, the Highlands and Islands, Orkney, Shetland and Northern Ireland.

:: Giant waves measuring 52ft have been recorded off the Outer Hebrides.

:: Gusts of more than 80mph have been recorded.

:: Many Caledonian MacBrayne ferry services, which operate in the west of Scotland, have been cancelled or disrupted, while the Argyll Ferries service between Gourock and Dunoon has been suspended.

:: There are also disruptions and cancellations on NorthLink Ferries services between Orkney, Shetland and the mainland, while P&O ferries said its Larne and Cairnryan sailings were operating with delays of up to at least two hours, with further disruption expected throughout the day.

:: Several train services have been cancelled as a safety precaution, Network Rail and train operator ScotRail announced.

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