- Storm Floris will bring winds over 60mph and heavy rain to parts of the UK on August 4
- An Amber Warning with "danger to life" is issued for Scotland; Yellow Warning covers northern England
- Train operators advise against travel north of Newcastle and Preston due to expected disruptions
A warning has been issued for millions of people in the United Kingdom as Storm Floris is expected to hit the nation on Monday (August 4), bringing "unseasonably strong" winds and heavy rain to Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales and northern England, BBC reported. The wind speed would exceed 60mph during the storm, and could even reach 90mph.
An Amber Warning has been issued for Scotland, with a "danger to life" warning in place due to severe weather conditions. Meanwhile, a Yellow Warning was issued for other parts of the UK, including northern England.
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Travel disruptions
Train operators, including LNER and Avanti West Coast, have advised passengers not to travel north of Newcastle and Preston, respectively, because of expected disruptions.
"LNER are advising that customers do not travel north of Newcastle until the end of the day. All stations north of Newcastle will not be served."
Road closures are also anticipated, with alternative travel options likely to be extremely limited. The weather forecast predicts a mix of sun and clouds with highs around 25-27 degrees C and lows around 14-16 degrees C in some areas.
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Police Issue Warning
As reported by Edinburgh News, a Police Scotland spokesperson said: "There is a high risk of disruption and travel conditions may be hazardous. Extra caution should be taken by all road users."
The spokesperson advised to plan and avoid unnecessary travel, and also to consider delaying travel until conditions improve. "If you are travelling on the roads, prepare yourself and your vehicle for the conditions," the spokesperson said.
Edinburgh Tattoo Performance Cancelled
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo performance, which was scheduled on Monday, has been cancelled because of the weather warnings.
Edinburgh Tattoo said in a statement that "we understand this will be disappointing, but the safety of our audience, performers and staff is our top priority".
The organisers also said that all tickets for the performance this evening will be "automatically cancelled and refunded".
