Jamie Russell has once again excelled himself with this stunning time-lapse video showcasing the Isle of Wight's natural beauty, sunrises, sunsets, lightning shows, Walk the Wight, Round the Island yacht race, walkers on the beach, sheep grazing, boats bobbing. It has it all. Sit back and watch.
Don't get stuck in front of the TV tonight (Friday), get out and see the longest lunar eclipse of the century so far and, weather permitting, two glowing red planets in the sky. Read on for more details.
Check out these stunning photos from Jamie Russell of last night's lightning shows, along with a selection of video of photos highlights from social media.
The Met office say it's likely that some coastal routes, seafronts and coastal communities exposed to these winds will be affected by spray and/or large waves
As well as the severe weather warning or strong winds today, water levels will be high up slipways in Cowes and around Medina Road at the floating bridge.