Scotland – During the passage of Storm Babet in Stirlingshire, a dog walker was able to record a remarkable natural occurrence, the forest floor appeared to come alive, moving and rippling in response to the relentless winds.
Mr. Nugent-Malone, a 38-year-old resident of Strathblane in Stirlingshire, recounted the unusual occurrence to Sky News, noting that the forest surroundings seemed relatively calm, creating a stark contrast to the bewitching scene they encountered.
Despite the day's blustery weather conditions, the worst of the storm had already passed during the previous night. Mr. Nugent-Malone expressed his surprise at the oddity but emphasized that it was more a marvel than a source of fear.
The captivating footage also featured Jake, the loyal canine, who stood resolutely on the shifting forest floor, appearing undisturbed by the unusual terrain. Mr. Nugent-Malone commented that Jake seemed to relish the experience, much like a child enjoying a thrilling ride at a fairground.
The eastern region of Scotland had been under a red weather warning for the third consecutive day due to the devastating impacts of Storm Babet, which included flooding and a tragic loss of three lives.
Though the second red "danger to life" weather alert within a week has now ended in eastern Scotland, forecasters had warned of another 70-100mm of rain in parts of Angus and Aberdeenshire, already hit by severe flooding.
Storm Babet, in place since Thursday, has claimed three lives.
The extreme weather also disrupted a North Sea drilling platform, and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency warned of prolonged flooding.
In England, flood warnings remain in place, with some areas experiencing train disruptions.
The weather warning, initially set to expire at midnight, ended at 17:00. Amber and yellow warnings for rain and wind are still in effect for eastern Scotland.
Network Rail has cautioned that several routes in England will be affected over the weekend, including the Midland Main Line from Sheffield to London.
Greater Anglia services are impacted due to flooding in the Stowmarket area, and there is "widespread" disruption across the Midlands.
The Environment Agency is closely monitoring Ladybower reservoir in Derbyshire, which is nearing full capacity following heavy rainfall. Clive Stanbrook, area manager at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service, reported 100 rescues on Friday.
Sporting events were also affected, with football matches in Scotland postponed and horse racing canceled in Stratford-on-Avon and Market Rasen.