The Met Office announced that Storm Floris is expected to impact the northern half of the UK with strong winds and heavy rainfall next week. A yellow wind warning has been issued for Scotland, northern England, Northern Ireland, and north Wales, effective from 6am on Monday, August 4 until 6am on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. According to Chief Meteorologist Matthew Lehnert, inland areas may see wind gusts of 40-50mph, with higher elevations and exposed coastlines experiencing gusts of 60-70mph, and a slim chance of 85mph gusts in some locations.
The Met Office has warned that Storm Floris will bring strong winds and heavy rainfall to the northern half of the UK next week.
A yellow warning for wind has been issued for the northern half of the UK from 6am on Monday 4 August until 6am on Tuesday 5 August 2025.
Matthew Lehnert, a Met Office Chief Meteorologist, stated that inland areas may experience gusts of 40-50mph, while higher elevations and exposed coasts in Scotland could see gusts of 60-70mph.
There is a possibility that some locations could record gusts as high as 85mph.
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