Danger to life warnings have been issued with trains cancelled as Storm Floris continues to batter the UK with up to 90mph winds.
Passengers are facing travel chaos as trains, flights, and ferries were cancelled on Monday, with a number of “do not travel” warnings issued.
An amber wind warning has been in place since 10am across much of Scotland, and is set to last until 11pm. That is in addition to a yellow wind warning already in place across northern England.
Network Rail Scotland has posted maps showing wind speeds in excess of 90mph, and the Met Office has recorded highs of 79mph, with gusts expected to move east throughout the afternoon.
Events such as the Edinburgh Fringe are monitoring the situation, but a military parade has been cancelled, while an Oasis concert in the Scottish capital is still scheduled to go ahead.
Storm Floris, the sixth named storm of the 2024/25 season, is expected to bring “unusually strong” winds to parts of Scotland.
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Storm Floris: Key points
- Approximately 10,000 homes in Ireland without power
- Travel chaos caused by gusts of up to 90mph
- Yellow weather warnings come into force
- Trains and ferries cancelled ahead of Storm Floris
- Mapped: Amber warning in place for parts of UK
- 40 flights now cancelled as airlines ground departures to and from Aberdeen, Inverness and Belfast City
Cows on the loose in Carfin
16:51
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Nicole Wootton-Cane
A number of cows are on the loose in Carfin, South Lanarkshire this afternoon after a fence blew down in the wind.
Heavy rain and strong wind will remain into evening in Scotland
16:29
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Nicole Wootton-Cane
Stormy weather will continue into the evening in Scotland, the Met Office has warned.
Elsewhere, showers will begin to clear with sunshine forecast before the sun goes down.
Rain clearing southeast England this evening, with heavy rain and showers across Scotland, Northern Ireland and northwest England
— Met Office (@metoffice) August 4, 2025
Elsewhere dry with sunshine ahead of dusk
Very windy with warnings in place, stay #WeatherAware ⚠️ pic.twitter.com/ZO9UQPB7C1
More than 22,000 homes without power in Scotland
16:19
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Nicole Wootton-Cane
More than 22,000 properties are without electricity in the Highlands and north-east of Scotland this afternoon.
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) said it is working to restore power to 22,500 properties while more are expected to be impacted later in the day as the storm continues to move east.
They added they have hundreds of extra staff working but it may not be able to reconnect everyone by the end of the day.
SSEN’s director of customer operations Andy Smith said: “Storm Floris is the strongest summer storm we’ve seen in a very long time and it’s causing significant disruption to power supplies today.
“At the height of summer, we’ve mounted an operation that’s comparable in size to the ones we mobilise when a storm hits during the depths of winter, but the sustained nature of these damaging winds means some affected customers may be without power overnight.”
He added: “Remember – you can report faults to us by calling 105 at any time, or via the Power Track website or app.
“And please – if you come across any network damage, stay well back and inform us immediately.”
EasyJet 900-mile 'flight to nowhere' as pilots abandon landing at Inverness
15:55
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Nicole Wootton-Cane
Our travel correspondent Simon Calder has reported that a pilot was forced to abandon a landing in Scotland.
An easyJet flight from Luton to Inverness flew 900 miles on an “flight to nowhere”.
Flight 632 took off from the Bedfordshire airport just before 12 noon and flew normally at 36,000 feet to the Scottish airport. But at just 2,000 feet above the ground, the pilots of the Airbus A319 decided to abandon the landing, and flew back to Luton. After a total of 2 hours and 25 minutes in the air, the plane touched down back at its starting place.
Passengers were told: “Strong winds in Inverness are preventing aircraft from arriving and departing. The safety of you and our crew is our highest priority and we thank you for your understanding.”
Under air passengers’ rights rules, travellers must be flown to their destination as soon as possible on any airline.
The aviation data analyst, Cirium, has confirmed research by The Independent that Belfast City and Aberdeen are the airports worst affected by Storm Floris.
At Belfast City, 10 departures and 11 arrivals have been grounded. At Aberdeen, 12 departures have been cancelled – but only six arrivals are axed.
Students will see exam results delayed due to storm
15:48
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Nicole Wootton-Cane
There will be delays to the delivery of some exam results in island communities as a result of Storm Floris, the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) has said.
With results due on Tuesday, the SQA said deliveries to the Outer Hebrides, Orkney and Shetland will be delayed due to the adverse weather.
The SQA said students should contact their school or college in the first instance who should be able to help them.
Travellers face 'nine cancellations'
15:26
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Nicole Wootton-Cane
Passengers stuck at Glasgow Central train station are facing hours of disruption and as many as nine cancellations, they told the PA news agency.
Robert Kusz, 70, and Paul Audoire, 59, had enjoyed a caravan holiday with relatives when they were delayed at Glasgow Central.
Their previous plan was to travel to Preston and change to Blackpool.
Mr Kusz told the PA news agency: “There has been about nine cancellations.
“If we can get connecting trains we could get to Blackpool by 4.30pm.
“It will add a couple of hours to the journey, maybe two-and-a-half hours.”
Mr Audoire said: “The weather is not as bad as we thought, they are just taking precautions.
“We need to get off at Carlisle, wait for another train, get off at Preston and change trains again.
“I don’t know how long we need to wait at Carlisle or at Preston. It’s just a case of leapfrogging all the way.”
Gusts of 80mph recorded as storm progresses
15:15
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Nicole Wootton-Cane
Wind gusts have now reached 80mph in South Uist, according to BBC News - slightly higher than the earlier recording of 79mph on the island.
Video shows plane struggling to land in high winds
15:05
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Nicole Wootton-Cane
Video footage shows the moment a plane struggled to land at Leeds Bradford Airport during Storm Floris.
Rail misery continues
14:55
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Nicole Wootton-Cane
Passengers travelling on trains across the north of England and Scotland are facing ongoing disruptions due to strong wind gusts.
Pictures show passengers at Manchester Piccadilly Station as National Rail continue to advise against travel north of Preston.
Edinburgh Zoo closes for the day
14:38
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Nicole Wootton-Cane
Edinburgh Zoo has fully closed for the day due to “escalating wind speed,” the attraction said.
It comes after earlier today they announced they would be closing the top of the zoo to visitors.
⚠️ UPDATE⚠️: Due to escalating wind speed the zoo is now closing for the day.
— Edinburgh Zoo (@EdinburghZoo) August 4, 2025
An email will be going out to all pre-booked visitors, if you don't receive one please get in touch with info@rzss.org.uk for more information https://t.co/D9PLW5obdE
Fire reported on overhead lines near Glasgow
14:27
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Nicole Wootton-Cane
A fire has been reported on overhead lines at a train station in the south of Glasgow.
It comes as Storm Floris causes widespread travel disruption across the country.
We’re responding to reports of a fire on the overhead wires near Kings Park station in Glasgow’s south side. Our local team are arranging a response to check this out as quickly as we can.@ScotRail #StormFloris
— Network Rail Scotland (@NetworkRailSCOT) August 4, 2025
Road closed in Aberdeenshire as multiple trees fall
14:15
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Bryony Gooch
A road in Aberdeenshire has been closed in both directions after a number of trees fell on as a result of Storm Floris.
With high winds hitting Scotland, police advised drivers to avoid the A96 between Huntly and Inverurie.
Police Scotland said: “The A96 is closed in both directions near Old Rayne between Huntly and Inverurie due to several fallen trees.
“All road users are advised to avoid the area.
“We are advising the public to plan ahead and consider delaying travel until conditions improve.”
ANALYSIS: 40 flights now cancelled as airlines ground departures to and from Aberdeen, Inverness and Belfast City
14:02
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Simon Calder, Travel Correspondent
Flight cancellations to and from Scotland and Northern Ireland are increasing, with The Independent now counting at least 40 departures grounded as a result of Storm Floris.
At short notice, British Airways grounded its afternoon flights between London Heathrow and both Aberdeen and Inverness.
At even shorter notice, easyJet has axed its flights linking Inverness with Luton and Gatwick. The airline told passengers: “Strong winds in Inverness are preventing aircraft from arriving and departing. The safety of you and our crew is our top priority, and we appreciate your understanding.”
Eastern Airways has grounded flights linking Aberdeen with Teesside and Wick.
Meanwhile Scotland’s airline, Loganair, has increased its cancellations. As well as two round-trips between Dublin and Aberdeen, and the afternoon round-trip between Aberdeen and Kirkwall in Orkney, an Aberdeen-Shetland round-trip has been grounded.
The carrier is allowing passengers booked on Monday or Tuesday to re-book on an alternative flight up to a week from the original travel date without penalty.
At Belfast City airport, Aer Lingus Regional has grounded 20 flights so far: to and from destinations including Birmingham, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Leeds Bradford, Manchester and Southampton.
Campervans have been blown over on A87 road on Isle of Skye
13:53
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Bryony Gooch
A number of campervans have been blown over on the A87 road, which leads to Portree on the Isle of Skye, as Storm Floris hit Scotland.
Police are advising drivers to stay away from the Bealach na Ba road in Wester Ross due to the high rinds.
Police Scotland said: “We have received multiple reports of campervans being blown over on the A87 between Broadford and Portree due to high winds caused by Storm Floris.
“We are advising motorists not to travel on the Bealach na Ba road and anyone with campervans should remain parked in sheltered areas until the wind speed reduces.”
In pictures: Edinburgh hit by strong winds as Storm Floris continues
13:44
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Bryony Gooch
Travel affected by tree on the train lines near Stirling
13:41
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Bryony Gooch
Network Rail Scotland shared photos of large tree branches caught in the lines above train tracks at Cornton, near Stirling.
Storm Floris continues to cause chaos on rail routes in Scotland.
Here's a photograph of the damaged tree we were dealing with at Cornton, near Stirling.@ScotRail #StormFloris pic.twitter.com/JMhW6IZDE6
— Network Rail Scotland (@NetworkRailSCOT) August 4, 2025
'Secure your garden equipment' says ScotRail
13:24
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Bryony Gooch
ScotRail has asked anyone with garden equipment such as trampolines to keep them secure, as Storm Floris begins to hit Scotland.
Posting on social media, the rail operator said: “We’re asking anyone with garden equipment, such as tents, trampolines or furniture, to secure items so that they don’t blow onto the tracks and interfere with lineside equipment.”
️ PLEASE tie down trampolines and garden furniture if you live near the railway.
— Network Rail (@networkrail) August 4, 2025
Weather like #StormFloris can blow big items onto lines and cause even more disruption to train services. Just imagine this flying at a train.
Check your journeys:
➡️ https://t.co/I195vBCUIf pic.twitter.com/3ROkFDT9mj
Travel chaos as Storm Floris moves east
13:17
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Nicole Wootton-Cane
Storm Floris is continuing to wreak havoc on rail routes as it moves east across Scotland.
Network Rail Scotland has said it is now dealing with disruption on central belt routes, posting maps appearing to show gusts of more than 90mph. The Met Office said the highest wind speeds confirmed so far are 79mph.
#StormFloris continues moving west to east across Scotland. Here is how the winds are looking out there in the last hour.
— Network Rail Scotland (@NetworkRailSCOT) August 4, 2025
We continue to deal with disruption on central belt routes. Services are now winding down north of Dunblane and on the West Highland Line.@transcotland pic.twitter.com/UToxR0c2Ri
Approximately 10,000 homes in Ireland without power
12:49
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Nicole Wootton-Cane
Around 10,000 homes in Ireland are without power due to Storm Floris.
A spokesperson for ESB Networks said: “Yellow level winds associated with Storm Floris have led to a number of power outages across the country this morning, predominantly in the North West region.
“The impact on the electricity network has been modest and in line with previous such wind warnings.
“As of 10.30am, approximately 10,000 homes, farms and businesses across the country are without power.
“ESB Networks crews are mobilised in impacted areas and responding to power outages where safe to do so.
“Real-time information on power outages and restoration times is available on www.PowerCheck.ie.
“We apologise to all homes, farms and businesses impacted for the inconvenience caused.”
Gusts of 79mph recorded
12:40
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Nicole Wootton-Cane
Wind speeds of up to 79mph have been recorded as Storm Floris continues to batter the UK, according to the Met Office.
Forecasters said the gusts were seen on the Scottish island of South Uist.
In Tiree, speeds of 75mph have been registered, and Salsburgh has seen gusts of 66mph.
Storm Floris is bringing strong and gusty winds to northern parts of the UK, leading to some disruption
— Met Office (@metoffice) August 4, 2025
Here are the highest wind gusts we have recorded so far ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/H1hx2as95C
British Airways and Logainair cancel flights
12:36
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Nicole Wootton-Cane
Flight operators have started to cancel flights to and from Scotland amid strong gusts from Storm Floris.
British Airways has grounded its afternoon flights between London Heathrow and both Aberdeen and Inverness. Meanwhile Scotland’s airline, Loganair, has cancelled two round-trips between Dublin and Aberdeen.
Storm Floris 'will continue' into afternoon
12:21
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Nicole Wootton-Cane
Storm Floris will continue to bring strong winds and heavy rain to parts of the UK this afternoon, according to the Met Office.
In much of Scotland, an amber weather warning for wind is in place until 11pm.
Storm Floris will continue to bring strong winds and heavy rain to parts of the UK this afternoon, here are all the details pic.twitter.com/3s7rRuE6n1
— Met Office (@metoffice) August 4, 2025
Road warnings in place across the UK
12:11
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Nicole Wootton-Cane
Traffic Scotland warns road users to to use caution crossing the following bridges “due to high winds currently affecting driving conditions”:
- A9000 Forth Road Bridge north of Edinburg
- A898 Erskine Bridge west of Glasgow
- A87 Skye Bridge
In England, National Highways says: “Road users in the North West, Yorkshire and Humber and North East regions of England are advised to check ahead and plan for disruption to their journeys.
“Storm Floris will bring strong winds across the network through Monday with storm force winds expected for the North West, Yorkshire and Humber and North East regions.
“Many inland areas are likely to see gusts of 40-50mph with 60-70 mph expected along exposed coasts and high ground.
“High sided vehicles, caravans, motorbikes and other vulnerable vehicles are advised to take extra care when travelling due to the increased risk.
”Traffic Wales has warned motorists that high winds “may cause some disruption to travel”.
Windy weather hits Blackpool
12:01
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Nicole Wootton-Cane
Strong gusts are also hitting coastal areas in the north of England, including Blackpool.
It comes as Avanti West Coast has advised customers not to attempt to travel north of Preston.
Power cuts reported across Northern Ireland
11:51
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Nicole Wootton-Cane
Power cuts have been reported across Northern Ireland as Storm Floris takes hold.
Northern Ireland Electricity Networks (NIEN) have logged dozens of cuts across the country as strong winds leave residents in the dark.
People turned away from Edinburgh Castle due to high winds
11:41
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Nicole Wootton-Cane
Pictures show tourists being turned away from Edinburgh Castle on Monday morning after the site was forced to close due to high winds.
In a post on Facebook, staff at the attraction wrote: “Due to the high winds caused by Storm Floris today (Monday 4 August) the castle will be closed to ensure visitor and staff safety.
“All tickets will be automatically refunded, you do not need to contact us. We are very sorry for the inconvenience caused and hope to welcome you to the castle another day. Tickets are available from Thursday afternoon onwards.”
Amber weather warning extended
11:24
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Nicole Wootton-Cane
The amber weather warning in place across much of Scotland has been extended until 11pm on Monday, the Met Office said.
The warning was previously in place until 10pm.
⚠️⚠️ Amber weather warning updated ⚠️⚠️
— Met Office (@metoffice) August 4, 2025
Wind across much of Scotland
Monday 1000 – 2300
Latest info https://t.co/QwDLMfRBfs
Stay #WeatherAware ⚠️ pic.twitter.com/p2i7hDgT0C
What will Storm Floris mean for your train journey in Scotland?
11:12
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Nicole Wootton-Cane
Storm Floris is set to bring significant disruption across the UK, with hundreds of trains to and within Scotland cancelled.
Train operators have issued “do not travel” warnings ahead of the storm, with an amber weather warning in place across much of Scotland from 10am.
Some services have already seen cancellations, such as the 9.48 Dundee to Edinburgh, which was cancelled due to high winds. All ScotRail trains running north of the Central Belt will also be cancelled from 12 noon.
Wind gusts could reach 90mph in parts of Scotland
10:36
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Nicole Wootton-Cane
Wind gusts could reach up to 90mph in some exposed coastal areas of Scotland, the Met Office has warned.
Forecasters say there is a “danger to life” from large waves and debris from the sea in the most exposed places.
Gusts of 50 to 70mph are expected across much of Scotland, with an amber wind warning in place.
An AMBER wind warning is out across much of Scotland ⚠️
— Met Office (@metoffice) August 4, 2025
Wind gusts of 50 to 70 mph are expected for many parts and are likely to reach 80 to 90 mph on some exposed coasts, hills and bridges pic.twitter.com/fnM2sl9jwF
What is the five day weather forecast?
10:04
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Holly Evans
Today:
Storm Floris brings unseasonably strong winds during Monday, accompanied by heavy rain at first, especially in the north. Turning drier from the west later with sunny spells later that will spread eastwards through the day, though still windy.
Tonight:
Rain in the southeast to begin with but slowly clearing. Clear spells with some shower in the north. Staying windy here but slowly easing by the early morning.
Tuesday:
Staying blustery across the north with some showers in the northwest to start, becoming more widespread across northern areas. These ease later, but feeling cooler than in recent days.
Outlook for Wednesday to Friday:
Drier and warmer on Wednesday with lighter winds. Generally cloudier again on Thursday with outbreaks of rain for some. Showers continuing in the north on Friday.
Storm Floris map shows where heavy rain is set to hit the UK
09:42
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Holly Evans
The UK is bracing for Storm Floris to hit on Monday, with northern England and Scotland set to be buffeted by winds of up to 85mph.
The Met Office has issued both yellow and amber wind warnings. Yellow signals a possibility of disruption to travel and activities, while amber indicates a higher likelihood of disruption, including potential risks to life and property.
The yellow warning covers Northern Ireland, north Wales, northern England, and parts of Scotland, where harsh winds are expected along the coasts.
Read the full article here:
In pictures: Storm Floris hits Blackpool
09:23
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Holly Evans
ScotRail asks people to secure their trampolines
09:07
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Holly Evans
ScotRail has asked anyone with garden equipment such as trampolines to keep them secure, as Storm Floris begins to hit Scotland.
Posting on social media, the rail operator said: “We’re asking anyone with garden equipment, such as tents, trampolines or furniture, to secure items so that they don’t blow onto the tracks and interfere with lineside equipment.”
ℹ We're asking anyone with garden equipment, such as tents, trampolines or furniture, to secure items so that they don't blow onto the tracks and interfere with lineside equipment. #StormFloris pic.twitter.com/EkJjhXUTKc
— ScotRail (@ScotRail) August 4, 2025
ℹ We're asking anyone with garden equipment, such as tents, trampolines or furniture, to secure items so that they don't blow onto the tracks and interfere with lineside equipment. #StormFloris pic.twitter.com/EkJjhXUTKc
— ScotRail (@ScotRail) August 4, 2025
People urged to check on vulnerable neighbours
08:53
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Holly Evans
Scottish Government minister Angela Constance also urged people to check on the welfare of vulnerable neighbours as Storm Floris hits Scotland.
The Justice Secretary told the Good Morning Scotland radio programme: “If you have an elderly relative or neighbour who may be a wee bit vulnerable, please be a good neighbour, be friendly, just check they’re alright.
She said anyone who has to travel is likely to face disruption and should plan ahead, adding: “Consider this a winter journey as opposed to a summer journey.
“Please make sure you’ve got warm clothes, food, water, plenty of fuel and that your mobile phone is charged up. “
Scottish minister calls for people to follow weather advice
08:40
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Holly Evans
A Scottish Government minister says it is “imperative” that people follow advice as Storm Floris begins to hit the country.
Justice Secretary Angela Constance told the BBC’s Good Morning Scotland news programme: “Storm Floris is well and truly with us today and it’s imperative that people follow advice because there will be significant disruption on our travel network.”
She urged people to avoid travel if possible adding: “There are particular dangers associated with high winds.
“That makes some vehicles, high-sided vehicles, motorcycles and indeed pedestrians… travel, it’s not without its risks.”
Ms Constance said the government’s resilience room had been activated to give authorities a clear picture of the situation around the country.
She said they would be watching “extremely closely” if there are any concerns around “care for people”, as well as any impact on power lines.
Edinburgh Tattoo cancel military performance
08:27
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Holly Evans
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo performance on Monday evening has been cancelled due to Storm Floris.
In a statement on social media, they said: “We understand this will be disappointing, but the safety of our audience, performers and staff is our top priority.”
Tickets for the performance will be cancelled and automatically refunded.
We’re sorry to announce that due to adverse weather warnings, we have made the difficult decision to cancel tomorrow’s performance on 4 August at 9:30 pm.
— Edinburgh Tattoo (@EdinburghTattoo) August 3, 2025
We understand this will be disappointing, but the safety of our audience, performers and staff is our top priority.
All… pic.twitter.com/EsASyZbkyo
People urged to stay away from woodlands and coastal paths
08:11
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Holly Evans
A weather forecasters has warned that Storm Floris will bring “extremely rough” conditions to coastal areas.
Jim Dale, founder of the British Weather Services, told the BBC Radio 4’s Today programme on Monday: “Remember this is summertime: people are milling around on holiday, bank holiday in Scotland, for example.
“So some ‘summer articles’, if you like, in gardens, on the beaches, are all going to be there: slides, picnic tables, swings, all ready to be thrown around by the wind. That’s the danger that we’ve got at this moment in time.
“These ones (alerts) are put out for very, very good reason.
“If you are venturing out: keep away from the forest, keep away from the woods, keep off the coastal plain…
“It’ll become extremely rough on those coasts as the high tide comes in.”
