- The UK is forecast to experience hot spells and above-average temperatures from around 19 August until early September.
- This warmer outlook follows Storm Floris, the sixth named storm of the season, which caused widespread disruption across the country.
- The storm left tens of thousands of households, particularly in northern Scotland, without electricity.
- Winds exceeding 100mph were recorded during Storm Floris, including a 134mph gust on Cairngorm.
- The storm also severely disrupted rail and ferry services across the country, with numerous tree-related incidents affecting train lines.
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