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Storm Floris to bring 'unseasonably strong winds' to UK | Storm Floris to bring 'unseasonably strong winds' to UK |
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Strong winds hit Stonehaven Harbour during Storm Babet | |
Storm Floris will bring "unseasonably strong and potentially disruptive winds" to Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales and the North of England on Monday, the Met Office has said. | Storm Floris will bring "unseasonably strong and potentially disruptive winds" to Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales and the North of England on Monday, the Met Office has said. |
A yellow weather warning will come into force at 06:00 on Monday and remain in place until 06:00 on Tuesday. | A yellow weather warning will come into force at 06:00 on Monday and remain in place until 06:00 on Tuesday. |
Gusts of up to 85mph could hit exposed Scottish coastlines and hills, while winds of 60 to 70mph are expected elsewhere. | Gusts of up to 85mph could hit exposed Scottish coastlines and hills, while winds of 60 to 70mph are expected elsewhere. |
Winds will first ease in the west later on Monday but will remain very strong overnight until early Tuesday in the east. | Winds will first ease in the west later on Monday but will remain very strong overnight until early Tuesday in the east. |
"Heavy rain may also contribute to the disruption in places," the Met Office said. | |
Storm Floris is the sixth named storm of the 2024/2025 season. | |
Storm Éowyn – which occurred in late January – was the last named storm to affect the UK. | |
The Met Office has advised flying debris and large waves could cause injuries and danger to life. | |
They also advised people to secure loose items such as garden furniture, trampolines, tents and sheds. | |
The weather is expected to cause travel disruption as many people travel across the country during the school holidays. Road, rail, air and ferry services could be impacted. | |
The warning zone covers Scotland, parts of Northern Ireland, north Wales and the north of England. |