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Storm Floris amber weather warning issued as strong winds disrupt travel Storm Floris amber weather warning issued as strong winds disrupt travel
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Latest weather forecast as Storm Floris takes hold across parts of the UKLatest weather forecast as Storm Floris takes hold across parts of the UK
Storm Floris has brought travel disruption to parts of the UK, with an amber weather warning in force.Storm Floris has brought travel disruption to parts of the UK, with an amber weather warning in force.
Some train and ferry services have already been cancelled, while flights and roads are also expected to be affected.Some train and ferry services have already been cancelled, while flights and roads are also expected to be affected.
The amber weather warning covers most of Scotland between 10:00 and 23:00 BST, where high winds could pose a "danger to life".The amber weather warning covers most of Scotland between 10:00 and 23:00 BST, where high winds could pose a "danger to life".
A yellow warning is also in place for Scotland, northern England, north Wales and Northern Ireland between 06:00 and 00:00 BST.A yellow warning is also in place for Scotland, northern England, north Wales and Northern Ireland between 06:00 and 00:00 BST.
The Met Office has predicted damage to buildings, coastlines and trees due to storm conditions.The Met Office has predicted damage to buildings, coastlines and trees due to storm conditions.
Gusts of 50mph to 70mph (80 km/h to 113 km/h) are expected for many parts of Scotland, and they could reach 80mph to 90mph on some exposed coasts, hills and bridges.Gusts of 50mph to 70mph (80 km/h to 113 km/h) are expected for many parts of Scotland, and they could reach 80mph to 90mph on some exposed coasts, hills and bridges.
The warnings come on Scotland's summer bank holiday. Events, including the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo and shows at Fringe by the Sea in North Berwick, have been cancelled on Monday due to the weather.The warnings come on Scotland's summer bank holiday. Events, including the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo and shows at Fringe by the Sea in North Berwick, have been cancelled on Monday due to the weather.
The yellow warning area includes Yorkshire and Humber, north Wales, North West England, North East England, Northern Ireland and all of Scotland, including Orkney and the Shetland Islands. The yellow warning area includes Yorkshire and Humber, north Wales, North West England, North East England, Northern Ireland and all of Scotland, including Orkney and the Shetland Islands. It will remain in place for the Northern Isles off the north coast of Scotland until 08:00 on Tuesday.
Many inland areas are expected to get gusts of 40mph to 50mph with 60mph to 70mph possible along exposed coasts and high ground.Many inland areas are expected to get gusts of 40mph to 50mph with 60mph to 70mph possible along exposed coasts and high ground.
A yellow warning for wind has also been issued for
Since midnight, 25mm to 50mm (1in-2in) of rain has fallen in parts of western Scotland, though the band of rain is expected to be lighter as it moves across England and Wales.Since midnight, 25mm to 50mm (1in-2in) of rain has fallen in parts of western Scotland, though the band of rain is expected to be lighter as it moves across England and Wales.
Storm Floris is the sixth named storm of the 2024/25 season, and the first since January.Storm Floris is the sixth named storm of the 2024/25 season, and the first since January.
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Train operator LNER warned passengers not to travel north of Newcastle on Monday. Customers with tickets can use them until Wednesday.Train operator LNER warned passengers not to travel north of Newcastle on Monday. Customers with tickets can use them until Wednesday.
Avanti West Coast advised passengers not to travel north of Preston on Monday, saying tickets would be accepted on Tuesday instead.Avanti West Coast advised passengers not to travel north of Preston on Monday, saying tickets would be accepted on Tuesday instead.
Network Rail said several lines in Scotland would be closed from noon on Monday. All other routes have a reduced timetable and longer journey times. Network Rail said several lines in Scotland would be closed from noon on Monday. All other routes have a reduced timetable and longer journey times. Winds of 78mph had disrupted services, it added.
ScotRail spokesperson David Ross told BBC Radio 4's Today programme that speed restrictions had been issued across all of its network on Monday.ScotRail spokesperson David Ross told BBC Radio 4's Today programme that speed restrictions had been issued across all of its network on Monday.
Scottish ferry operator CalMac has issued a series of cancellation warnings and warned of disruption across its network.Scottish ferry operator CalMac has issued a series of cancellation warnings and warned of disruption across its network.
Meanwhile, motorists have been urged to slow down in poor weather and avoid exposed Highland and coastal routes.Meanwhile, motorists have been urged to slow down in poor weather and avoid exposed Highland and coastal routes.
Rod Dennis, from breakdown service RAC, said: "It's the height of the holiday season, so those towing trailers and caravans, as well as those with roof and tent boxes, must ensure their loads are properly secured."Rod Dennis, from breakdown service RAC, said: "It's the height of the holiday season, so those towing trailers and caravans, as well as those with roof and tent boxes, must ensure their loads are properly secured."
Scottish Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop said a meeting had been held on Friday to ensure Scotland was ready for the storm.Scottish Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop said a meeting had been held on Friday to ensure Scotland was ready for the storm.
Angela Constance, the Scottish justice secretary, told BBC's Good Morning Scotland programme that Storm Floris was "well and truly with us".Angela Constance, the Scottish justice secretary, told BBC's Good Morning Scotland programme that Storm Floris was "well and truly with us".
She encouraged people to check on elderly or vulnerable neighbours during the storm, and warned those travelling on Monday to view it as "a winter journey" and take warm clothes.She encouraged people to check on elderly or vulnerable neighbours during the storm, and warned those travelling on Monday to view it as "a winter journey" and take warm clothes.
National Rail has warned journey delays and cancellations are possible.
Strong winds can also bring down trees that block tracks and damage power lines.
Several flights have been cancelled in Northern Ireland due to the storm. Some outdoor spaces including parks and recycling centres have closed.Several flights have been cancelled in Northern Ireland due to the storm. Some outdoor spaces including parks and recycling centres have closed.
In the Republic of Ireland, about 7,000 homes are without power after the storm made landfall overnight.In the Republic of Ireland, about 7,000 homes are without power after the storm made landfall overnight.
Jim Dale, a meteorologist and founder of independent forecaster British Weather Services, warned those in areas affected by the warnings: "If you are venturing out, keep away from the forest, keep away from the woods, keep off the coastal plain."Jim Dale, a meteorologist and founder of independent forecaster British Weather Services, warned those in areas affected by the warnings: "If you are venturing out, keep away from the forest, keep away from the woods, keep off the coastal plain."
Named storms in August are not that rare, with five taking place since 2020.Named storms in August are not that rare, with five taking place since 2020.
Last year, Storm Lilian struck the UK on 23 August just before the bank holiday weekend, closing stages at the Leeds Festival and cancelling Heathrow flights.Last year, Storm Lilian struck the UK on 23 August just before the bank holiday weekend, closing stages at the Leeds Festival and cancelling Heathrow flights.
Storms Antoni and Betty brought disruption in 2023, while storms Ellen and Francis in 2020 were described as "two of the most notable August storms in the last 50 years" by the Met Office.Storms Antoni and Betty brought disruption in 2023, while storms Ellen and Francis in 2020 were described as "two of the most notable August storms in the last 50 years" by the Met Office.
These two storms brought wind gusts of 79mph and 81mph respectively with transport disruption, coastal flooding and power cuts.These two storms brought wind gusts of 79mph and 81mph respectively with transport disruption, coastal flooding and power cuts.
The storm follows the UK's fifth warmest July on record, according to provisional figures from the Met Office.The storm follows the UK's fifth warmest July on record, according to provisional figures from the Met Office.
All four UK nations recorded one of their 10 warmest Julys, and July was the sixth consecutive month of above-average mean temperatures for the UK, the Met Office said.All four UK nations recorded one of their 10 warmest Julys, and July was the sixth consecutive month of above-average mean temperatures for the UK, the Met Office said.
The first day of the month brought the highest temperature of the year so far, with 35.8C in Faversham, Kent.The first day of the month brought the highest temperature of the year so far, with 35.8C in Faversham, Kent.