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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Tom Watling

Winds of up to 85mph to buffet UK as Storm Floris hits

  • The Met Office has issued weather warnings for Storm Floris, which is forecast to bring unseasonably strong winds across much of the UK.
  • The forecaster has issued an amber wind warning across much of Scotland between 10am and 10pm on Monday.
  • That is in addition to a yellow wind warning already in place for most of Monday across northern England.
  • Gusts of up to 85mph are possible along exposed coasts and hills in Scotland, while inland areas could experience winds of 40-50mph.
  • Heavy rain is also expected alongside the strong winds, with potential for transport disruption across the affected regions.

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