Amber warning issued ahead of Storm Floris due to hit UK on Monday

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Storm Floris is approaching the UK, prompting weather warnings across Scotland and parts of northern England and Northern Ireland. The warnings have been upgraded to amber for most of Scotland, while a yellow warning is in place for the other regions, with the storm expected to bring strong winds and potential damage to buildings and trees. The warning in Scotland lasts from 10:00 BST on Monday until 22:00, emphasizing the danger to life due to the expected storm conditions.

According to the Met Office, Storm Floris is the sixth named storm of the 2024/25 season, bringing “unusually strong” west or north-westerly winds to much of Scotland. Gusts of 80 to 90mph are expected on exposed coasts, hills, and bridges, posing a risk to trees, especially with them being in full leaf during this time of year. The potential for power disruption, heavy rain, and flooding adds to the hazards posed by the storm.

Despite the rarity of named storms in August, previous years have seen significant weather events during this month. In 2023, Storm Antoni and Storm Betty brought wet and windy conditions to parts of the UK, affecting events such as Pride celebrations and causing disruption. Similarly, in 2020, storms Ellen and Francis brought strong winds, transport disruption, coastal flooding, and power cuts, making them some of the most notable August storms in the last 50 years.

The arrival of Storm Floris follows the UK’s fifth warmest July on record, with all four UK nations experiencing one of their 10 warmest Julys. July marked the sixth consecutive month of above-average mean temperatures for the UK, with the first day of the month recording the highest temperature of the year so far at 35.8C in Faversham, Kent. The combination of the warm July and the impending storm highlights the extreme and varied weather conditions that the UK has been experiencing in recent times

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