Storm Otto: First named storm of 2023 arrives in the UK

A tree blocks a road near Cuminestown in Aberdeenshire

Otto, the first named storm of the year, has brought winds of more than 60mph in many areas with parts of the Cairngorm mountains in Scotland recording speeds of 120mph.

Around 30,000 homes are without electricity and dozens of schools have closed in Scotland and northern England.

High winds and fallen trees have caused damage to vehicles and buildings.

Some trains, buses and ferry services have been delayed or cancelled, with trees blocking many routes for people in Aberdeenshire.

There is a yellow weather warning for snow and ice for most of the Scotland which will remain in place from 11pm until 9.00am on Saturday.

Electricity suppliers in Scotland and northern England say they are working to restore power to those affected.

This trampoline was caught by the strong winds caused by Otto in East Lothian

Who chose the name Storm Otto?

In the UK, the Met Office - which keeps track of the weather - names powerful storms affecting this country.

They do it to make people more aware when severe weather is on the way.

But while Storm Otto will bring some disruption to the UK, it's actually Denmark that will feel most of its effects.

As a result, it's the Danish weather service that's named it.

If it had been the UK Met Office, they would have named it Storm Antoni.