Northern exposure as Floris brings heavy rain and winds

The UK is bracing for Storm Floris to hit today, with northern England and Scotland set to be buffeted by winds of up to 85mph.

- REBECCA THOMAS

The Met Office has issued both yellow and amber wind warnings. Yellow signals a possibility of disruption to travel and activities, while amber indicates a higher likelihood of disruption, including potential risks to life and property.

The yellow warning covers Northern Ireland, north Wales, northern England, and parts of Scotland, where harsh winds are expected along the coasts. The meteorological body has also issued an amber warning for the northern Scottish mainland, where the hardest winds stand to pose a “danger to life”.

The yellow warning will be in force from 6am until midnight, while the amber warning will remain in effect from 10am to 10pm. Heavy rain is also expected, with transport disruption possible.