US EditionStorm Floris: The Weather Is Rarely This Windy in August, Which Makes It More Dangerous
NORTHERN ENGLAND, SCOTLAND, NORTHERN IRELAND, NORTH WALES, AUG 3 – Storm Floris brings unseasonably strong winds up to 85 mph, with amber warnings indicating risks to life and property across northern UK regions, the Met Office said.
- On Monday , the Met Office issued yellow and amber warnings for Storm Floris, with winds up to 85mph forecasted.
- Across the northern UK, inland areas could see gusts of 40-50mph and higher on hills, with exposed Scottish coastlines facing up to 85mph, the forecaster said.
- In addition to high winds, the Met Office warns of flying debris and large waves, risking injury and damage to coastal properties, while residents are urged to secure loose items and prepare for power cuts.
- LNER and Avanti West Coast urged passengers not to travel north of Newcastle and Preston as line closures and delays are expected Monday, causing widespread disruptions.
- Storm Floris is the sixth named storm of the 2024-25 season following the driest spring in over a century.
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Storm Floris: The weather is rarely this windy in August, which makes it more dangerous
Storm Floris made landfall in northern parts of the UK on the morning of Monday August 4, 2025, bringing intense rainfall followed by severe winds throughout the afternoon. The Met Office issued an amber weather warning for much of Scotland and yellow alerts for parts of Northern Ireland and northern England.
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