Powerful: The sky above the rolling landscape of the Lake District is painted with the reds, pinks, and oranges of the 'fire rainbow'

The same sort of thing occurs in coloruful sunsets. In those instances, high-level cirrus clouds produce many colours due to the sun's low angle, meaning that reds, oranges and purples are seen.

Despite the peaceful scenes this evening, other parts of the country have been told to brace for bad weather as Storm Henry sweeps in.

Motorists have been advised against travel in parts of Scotland, where there are expected to be gusts of up to 90mph.

Traffic Scotland said only essential journeys should be attempted as roads, bridges and rail routes are battered by heavy rain and gale force winds. Lorries have been blown over, trees uprooted and buildings damaged by the latest severe weather.

It will be a different story along the south coast of England, where it will be bright after any early rain clears. The rest of the UK is likely to see sunshine with some showers.

Vivid: Angry reds and oranges were captured later in the evening, while darker clouds added a touch of drama to the photograph