Amber wind warning comes into force across Scotland
Amber wind warnings are now in place for Scotland as we are past 10:00 BST. It is expected to be in place until 10pm and could bring injuries and danger to life in areas along the coast.
Some roads and bridges will likely close, and there is a greater chance of power cuts and a greater risk of falling trees.
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Scotland’s major road bridges closed to certain vehicles
Some of Scotland’s major road bridges have been closed to certain vehicles because of the storm.
The Clackmannanshire Bridge and Skye Bridge are closed to high-sided vehicles, the Forth Road Bridge is closed to double deckers, motorcycles and pedestrians, while the Tyne Bridge in East Lothian is closed in both directions, according to BBC News.
Wind gusts reaching 90mph from Storm Floris have disrupted train services in Scotland
Network Rail Scotland said wind gusts reaching 90mph from Storm Floris have disrupted train services.
A map shared on X showed areas with the highest wind speeds recorded, including one recording of 90mph.
The rail company said the west of Scotland had been particularly affected by disruption by 10am.
#StormFloris. These are the wind speeds we’re seeing at 10:00 across Scotland’s Railway as the storm moves in.
We’re starting to see disruption to services, particularly in the west. If you’re due to travel this morning, check your journey before you go.@ScotRail pic.twitter.com/LcwrPErZi0
— Network Rail Scotland (@NetworkRailSCOT) August 4, 2025
Wind gust speeds could reach as high as 100mph in ‘exposed areas’ of Scotland
Scottish & Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) said its teams are ready to respond to the “relatively rare summer storm” which is set to bring “sustained storm-force winds” across much of its network today and overnight into Tuesday.
SSEN says its been monitoring the development of Storm Floris for several days, adding that projected wind gust speeds have increased over the last few days and could now be as high as 100mph in “exposed areas”.
The SSEN website provides help and advice lines. In a press release, it said:
We’ve already drafted in additional teams to further bolster our response to this storm. Hundreds of extra people have been stood up, and planned network maintenance has been cancelled so repairs can be prioritised.
And on the weather forecast, SSEN said:
A deep area of low pressure will slowly move across much of Scotland during the day. Argyll, the Highlands, the Western Isles, Perthshire, Angus, Moray and Aberdeenshire are likely to experience the strongest winds, and gusts in exposed areas of 100mph are possible.
The Aberdeenshire area could experience sustained storm-force winds tonight and into the early hours of Tuesday.
Edinburgh Castle, one of the city’s main tourist attractions, has been shut because of the adverse weather conditions forecasted to brought by Storm Floris.
In a statement on its website, it says: “Unfortunately the castle will be closed on Monday 4 August due to forecast amber weather warnings from Storm Floris.”
Here are some of the latest images being sent to us across the newswires after a yellow warning for northern England, Wales, Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland began at 06:00 BST.
Weather alerts remain in place across the island of Ireland for strong winds after Storm Floris arrived overnight:
Thousands of homes without power in Ireland as strong winds cause travel disruption
Weather alerts remain in place across the island of Ireland for strong winds after Storm Floris arrived overnight.
In the Republic of Ireland, thousands of homes are without power, while in Northern Ireland several flights have been cancelled and some public facilities closed, the PA news agency is reporting.
Yellow weather warnings are in place in Northern Ireland and across several counties south of the border, although the island seems set to escape the worst of the storm.
Wind gusts of up to 50mph are expected along with heavy spells of rain.
Dublin Airport said flight operations were continuing as normal but Emerald Airlines had cancelled six flights on Monday. Passengers at airports in Northern Ireland have been advised to contact their airline directly for updates on the status of their flight.
More than 7,000 homes in Ireland are without power with Co Donegal and Co Roscommon among the worst affected areas.
A number of councils in Northern Ireland have closed outdoor spaces including parks and recycling centres.
The department of agriculture, environment and rural affairs has also advised the public not to visit affected forests and parks on Monday and Tuesday until the high winds have passed.
Amber warning in Scotland extended until 23:00 BST
The amber warning for wind in Scotland, which came into effect at 10:00 BST, has been extended until 23:00 BST, and has been expanded northward to include Orkney. This is what the Met Office says to expect:
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Injuries and danger to life from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and houses
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Some damage to trees and buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs, expected
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Longer journey times and cancellations on road, rail, air and ferry services
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Some roads and bridges closed
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Flying debris could lead to injuries or danger to life
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Power cuts with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage
The Met Office says wind gusts of 50 to 70 mph are expected for many parts of Scotland and are likely to reach 80 to 90 mph on some exposed coasts, hills and bridges.
Here is an infographic showing the different Storm Floris weather warnings and what they mean for affected areas:
Amber wind warning comes into force across Scotland
Amber wind warnings are now in place for Scotland as we are past 10:00 BST. It is expected to be in place until 10pm and could bring injuries and danger to life in areas along the coast.
Some roads and bridges will likely close, and there is a greater chance of power cuts and a greater risk of falling trees.
Flights to Scottish islands cancelled at Glasgow Airport as storm disrupts transport
Some flights from Glasgow Airport have been cancelled to Scotland’s islands this morning.
Loganair has cancelled scheduled flights throughout the day, including to Barra, Benbecula and Tiree, while services to Campbeltown, a historic town in the Kintyre Peninsula, have also been cancelled.
Separately, Ferry operator CalMac has issued a series of cancellations ahead of the storm.
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo performance this evening has been cancelled due to Storm Floris.
Edinburgh Tattoo wrote in a post on X:
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. We understand this will be disappointing, but the safety of our audience, performers and staff is our top priority.
The annual variety show, traditionally set against the iconic backdrop of Edinburgh Castle, is due to take place this year through Monday to Saturday between 1 and 23 August.
ScotRail has also asked anyone with garden equipment such as trampolines to keep them secure, as Storm Floris begins to hit Scotland.
Posting to X, 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.
ScotRail: Storm Floris to bring ‘unseasonably strong and disruptive winds’ across Scotland
ScotRail has warned members of the public about the major disruption facing passengers today because of Storm Floris, which it says will “bring unseasonably strong and disruptive winds” across all parts of Scotland on Monday.
A yellow warning for wind for northern parts of the UK became active at 6am on Monday and will last until 6am on Tuesday. The warnings have been upgraded to amber for much of Scotland and will be in effect from 10am to 10pm.
The strongest winds are expected to be across the western Isles and the north of mainland Scotland. Parts of Scotland could see gusts of 80 to 90 mph for a time.
In a press release published on its website yesterday, ScotRail wrote:
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Blanket 50mph speed restrictions will be implemented from Network Rail across all ScotRail’s routes because of the poor weather conditions. This will mean fewer normal services and the complete closure of some lines. Other routes will see their last service run at around midday today.
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ScotRail is advising passengers to check their journeys in advance online or via its app so they don’t get caught up in the disruption.
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Network Rail engineers will inspect the closed lines for any damage once the storm has passed so services will start later on Tuesday across affected routes.
We have some more comments from Jim Dale, the founder of the British Weather Services who has been speaking to BBC Radio 4’s Today programme this morning.
The meteorologist said:
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.
We aren’t getting many images in yet but our picture services have sent these from Blackpool today.
‘Watch your back,’ meteorologist warns people affected by weather alert
A meteorologist has warned people in regions affected by a weather alert to “watch their backs” as Storm Floris brings unseasonably strong winds.
A yellow warning for wind for northern parts of the UK became active at 6am on Monday and will last until 6am on Tuesday.
The amber warning in place for much of Scotland will last from 10am to 10pm.
Jim Dale, founder of the British Weather Services, has described the storm as “serious” and “unusual” for the summer months.
He told the BBC Radio 4’s Today programme on Monday: “The yellow warning does expand down into northern England, north Wales, Northern Ireland.
“So it’s still going to be gusty day – you’re going to have to watch your back.”
Opening summary: Scotland braces for amber weather alert
Good morning and welcome to our blog covering Storm Floris with a yellow weather warning for wind already in effect for a swath of the northern UK and an amber wind alert for much of Scotland due to start at 10am. Heavy rain and winds of up to 85mph are possible, the Met Office said.
Some trains and ferry services have already been cancelled with more likely to be affected.
Train operator LNER has told passengers not to travel north of Newcastle while Avanti West Coast has advised passengers not to travel north of Preston, warning it will be “heavily impacted” by the weather.
Stay with for all the developments.