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Met Office Issues Amber Warning for Scotland as Storm Floris Approaches

Officials have activated emergency plans ahead of forecast 80–85 mph gusts with torrential rain expected.

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Overview

  • Yellow wind warnings run from 6 am Monday to 6 am Tuesday across Scotland, Northern Ireland, north Wales and northern England with an amber alert in Scotland from 10 am to 10 pm on Monday.
  • Many inland areas can expect 40–50 mph gusts while exposed coasts and hills may see 60–70 mph winds and isolated 85 mph gusts along the Scottish shoreline.
  • Forecasters forecast the peak impacts on Monday afternoon and evening in Scotland, warning of flying debris, building damage and danger to life.
  • Network Rail, CalMac, LNER and Avanti West Coast have warned of journey cancellations and delays as multi-agency teams prepare to monitor roads, rail and ferry routes.
  • Households are urged to secure loose items outdoors, stock torches and batteries for possible power cuts and check travel plans amid potential service disruptions.