Parts of 10 states and some major population centers — including Philadelphia, New York and Boston — were pummeled by the storm.

The system became Tropical Storm Elsa on July 1, the earliest forming fifth named Atlantic storm on record in the satellite era (since 1966). The old record was, which developed a year ago on the evening of July 5.

A very unusual visitor has been spotted in Burgeo, and the Black Vulture is causing a stir among birdwatchers, who believe it may have been blown to Newfoundland by strong winds.

Gusts of up to 85mph were recorded in parts of Scotland as Storm Malik swept across the country.