Avanti West Coast asks ‘not to travel north of Preston’
Avanti West Coast has asked passengers not to travel north of Preston today, as the Anglo-Scot route is expected to be heavily affected by Storm Floris.
Shweta Sharma4 August 2025 07:14
Yellow weather warnings come into force
A yellow warning for wind for northern parts of the UK became active at 6am on Monday and will last until 6am on Tuesday.
The warnings have been upgraded to amber for much of Scotland, lasting from 10am to 10pm.
Train operator LNER has told passengers not to travel north of Newcastle while Avanti West Coast has advised passengers not to travel north of Preston, warning it will be “heavily impacted” by the weather.
The storm could also disrupt road, air and ferry services, and close bridges.
Much of Scotland will be battered by heavy rain and winds of up to 85mph, the Met Office said.
Holly Evans4 August 2025 07:14
The Met Office’s weather forecast
With Storm Floris due to strike today, let’s take a look at the Met Office’s weather forecast for this week.
Storm Floris brings unseasonably strong winds during Monday, accompanied by heavy rain at first, especially in the north. Turning drier from the west later with sunny spells, though still windy.
A bright and breezy day on Tuesday with isolated showers, but drier and warmer on Wednesday with lighter winds. Generally cloudier again on Thursday with outbreaks of rain for some.
Alex Croft4 August 2025 07:00
Amber warning: What to expect?Injuries and danger to life from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties Some damage to trees and buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs, expected Longer journey times and cancellations, as road, rail, air and ferry services affected Some roads and bridges closed Flying debris could lead to Injuries or danger to life Power cuts with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage
Shweta Sharma4 August 2025 06:31
Shweta Sharma4 August 2025 06:15
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The Met Office has issued both yellow and amber warnings for parts of the UK on Monday 4 August when Storm Floris is due to hit (Met Office)
Alex Croft4 August 2025 06:00
Only open doors when necessary, Met Office warns
Britons should only open their doors when necessary during Storm Floris, the Met Office warned.
Storm Floris, the sixth named storm of the 2024/25 season, will is expected to bring “unusually strong” winds of between 80mph and 90mph, to the UK.
The forecaster said those living in affected areas should only “open internal doors as needed, and close them behind you”.
Shweta Sharma4 August 2025 05:35
Drivers should take extra care, RAC warns
Rod Dennis, of the RAC breakdown service, said: “This unseasonable bout of stormy weather will mean drivers in the north and west of the UK need to take extra care at the start of next week.
“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.”
Alex Croft4 August 2025 05:02
Injuries and ‘danger to life’ warnings as large waves to hit coastal areas
Storm Floris is expected to bring life-threatening conditions to parts of the UK on Monday, with the Met Office warning of potential injuries and “danger to life” from flying debris and large waves battering coastal areas.
The threat level for Scotland has been raised from yellow to amber, as forecasters predict winds strong enough to hurl beach material onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties. The amber alert will be in place from 10am to 10pm on Monday.
The Met Office said people could expect “injuries and danger to life from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties”.
It also warned there could be power cuts.
Yellow warnings remain active for Northern Ireland and northern England between 6am and midnight the same day, with widespread disruption likely.
Severe travel delays are expected across affected regions, and authorities are urging people to take extra precautions and avoid unnecessary journeys as the storm moves in.
Shweta Sharma4 August 2025 05:00
Powerful winds and heavy rains to lash parts of UK
The Met Office has issued a severe weather warning as Storm Floris – the sixth named storm of the 2024–25 season – is set to bring powerful winds and heavy rain to northern parts of the UK.
According to chief meteorologist Matthew Lehnert, inland areas in the warning zone can expect gusts of 40–50mph, while exposed coasts and higher ground in Scotland could see winds of 60–70mph.
“There is a small chance that some locations here could even record gusts of 85mph,” he said.
The strongest winds are expected to hit Scotland on Monday afternoon and continue through the night, though forecasters say there’s still “some uncertainty in the depth and track” of Storm Floris.
A spokesperson added that while winds will begin to ease in the west by late Monday, they are likely to remain very strong in the east until early Tuesday. The Met Office also warned that heavy rainfall may add to the disruption in affected areas.
The yellow weather warning covers Scotland, parts of Northern Ireland, north Wales and northern England. The last named storm to impact the UK was Storm Eowyn in January.
Residents in the warning zones are urged to secure loose items, prepare for possible travel delays, and stay up to date with the latest forecasts.
Shweta Sharma4 August 2025 04:29