The Met Office has named Storm Floris and issued a yellow weather warning for wind, set to affect North-East Scotland from Monday morning into early Tuesday. Forecasters warn of “unseasonably strong and potentially disruptive winds,” with the worst conditions expected along the Scottish coast and upland areas.
The yellow warning will be in force from 6am on Monday, August 4, until 6am on Tuesday, August 5. According to Met Office Chief Meteorologist Matthew Lehnert, “Across the warning area, many inland areas are likely to see gusts of 40-50mph, with 60-70mph more likely at higher elevations and around exposed coasts in Scotland. There is a small chance that some locations here could even record gusts of 85mph”.
The Met Office statement emphasised: “Storm Floris is likely to bring a spell of unseasonably strong and potentially disruptive winds to northern UK on Monday into early Tuesday” .
They further cautioned residents that “the most intense winds are likely to be felt in Scotland on Monday afternoon and evening, although there is still some uncertainty regarding the storm’s depth and path.”
Forecasters also warned about potential disruptions to travel, risks of power outages, and the danger of falling trees and debris. “There is also the potential for power outages and some structural damage, while heavy rainfall and flooding could pose further risks in certain areas,” reads a BBC Weather report.
The Met Office highlighted that “Although named storms are more frequent in late autumn and winter, it is not uncommon for named storms to occur in summer.”
Residents are advised to monitor official weather channels for the latest updates as forecasts may develop leading up to the event. The Met Office Weather Warning can be seen here.
