Storm Floris Brings Severe Weather to Northern UK

Strategic Insights -

As Storm Floris approaches, the Met Office has issued an amber warning for severe weather in Scotland, with expected winds of over 80mph in some areas, and a yellow warning for the North East, north west, Ireland, and Wales, where winds of up to 60mph are predicted at the coast and on higher ground. The storm is forecast to bring strong and potentially disruptive winds, as well as some heavy rain, to the northern half of the UK on Monday.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Met Office has upgraded its severe weather warning to amber in Scotland, where winds of over 80mph are expected, and to yellow in the North East, north west, Ireland, and Wales, where winds of up to 60mph are predicted.
  • The amber warning for Scotland covers central part Tayside and Fife, Grampian, Highlands, south west, Lothian, Borders, and Strathclyde, from 10am on Monday until 10pm.
  • The storm is forecast to bring very strong winds and some heavy rain across the northern half of the UK on Monday, with winds of 50-70mph expected in exposed areas.
  • Chief meteorologist Dan Suri noted that some exposed areas in Scotland may see winds of over 80mph, while many inland areas are likely to see gusts of 40-50mph.
  • The Met Office has advised people to "be prepared for the unexpected" and has provided tips on how to stay safe in the wind.
  • The storm is expected to pass earlier than initially thought, with the Met Office now forecasting it to be over by 10pm on Monday.

Statistics:

  • Wind speeds of over 80mph are expected in some areas of Scotland.
  • Winds of up to 60mph are predicted at the coast and on higher ground in the North East and north west.
  • Inland areas are likely to see gusts of 40-50mph, with 60mph likely at higher elevations and around some exposed coasts.
  • The storm is forecast to bring some heavy rain to the northern half of the UK.

Sources:

  • The Met Office
  • The AA
  • ChronicleLive Daily newsletter