Storm Floris set to batter UK with ‘unseasonably strong’ 85mph winds, Met Office warns
Winds of up to 85mph to buffet UK as Storm Floris hits
- The Met Office has issued weather warnings for Storm Floris, which is forecast to bring unseasonably strong winds across much of the UK.
- The forecaster has issued an amber wind warning across much of Scotland between 10am and 10pm on Monday.
- That is in addition to a yellow wind warning already in place for most of Monday across northern England.
- Gusts of up to 85mph are possible along exposed coasts and hills in Scotland, while inland areas could experience winds of 40-50mph.
- Heavy rain is also expected alongside the strong winds, with potential for transport disruption across the affected regions.