Storm Floris: 90mph winds trigger air, rail and sea chaos
Second day of disruption expected after Storm Floris batters Scotland and Ireland
- Storm Floris caused widespread disruption across Scotland and Ireland on Monday, with wind gusts reaching up to 82mph, leading to fallen trees and power lines.
- More than 53,000 homes in Scotland and Ireland experienced power outages as a direct result of the severe weather conditions.
- Transport networks were significantly affected, with all rail lines north of Scotland's Central Belt closed, over 150 flights cancelled, and the majority of western Scotland ferry services suspended.
- Notable incidents included two flights to Inverness and Aberdeen being forced to turn back, resulting in 900-mile 'flights to nowhere', and campervans being blown over on the A87 in Skye.
- Disruption to rail and ferry services is anticipated to continue into Tuesday, with some ferry routes potentially affected until Wednesday.