Umbrella weather is officially here, and a good umbrella is an absolute essential once the rain starts. Keep the umbrella in your handbag, car or work bag so you’re ready whenever the rain suddenly appears. I love an umbrella that’s easy to grab because UK rain can literally go from nothing to pouring in minutes. Take the umbrella on the school run, carry the umbrella to work, or keep the umbrella ready for shopping when rain is forecast. Nobody wants to get caught in the rain without an umbrell

Tropical Storm Edouard has made landfall along the Gulf Coast, with heavy rain and wind gusts up to 60 mph. Severe thunderstorms across much of the Northeast - the system halting air travel – including in New York City where the U.S. Open faced several delays. Melissa Adan reports.