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Power Outages · ScotlandLONDON (AP) — Authorities in Scotland canceled trains, closed parks and warned people to tie down backyard trampolines as an unusually strong summer storm toppled trees, felled power lines and disrupted travel across northern Britain. The U.K.’s Meteorological Office on Monday issued an “amber” wind warning in Scotland for Storm Floris, meaning there is potential risk to lives and property, especially from large waves in coastal areas. Network R…See the Story
Storm Floris Batters Scotland with 90 Mph Winds, Disrupts Travel and Festivals
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BusinessLONDON: High-speed winds disrupted trains and brought down trees in Scotland and northern England on Monday (Aug 4), as residents were urged to stay home during an "unusually" fierce summer storm sweeping across the UK. Meteorologists warned that gusts could reach up to 145 kilometres per hour, potentiallySee the Story
Storm Floris Disrupts Travel Across UK With Record Winds
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