Storm Floris latest: 'Do not travel' and 'danger to life' warnings as storm hits UK
Storm Floris will bring unseasonably strong winds to much of Scotland, the Met Office has warned.
Northern England, Wales and northern Ireland are also facing disruptive conditions.
Here are the weather warnings the forecaster has put in place today.
Yellow warning for wind
Warning: Injuries and danger to life are possible from flying debris, large waves and beach material. Some roads and bridges may be closed, while bus, rail, air and ferry cancellations are possible. Power cuts may occur and buildings may be damaged.
Where: North East and North West England, Yorkshire and Humber, Wales, Northern Ireland, Central, Tayside and Fife, Grampian, Highlands and Eilean Siar, South West Scotland, Lothian Borders and Strathclyde.
When: 6am until midnight.
Amber warning for wind
Warning: Injuries and danger to life are expected from large waves and beach materials. Some roads and bridges are expected to close, alongside longer journey times and public transport cancellations. The Met Office also warns of power cuts and damage to trees and buildings.
Where: Central, Tayside and Fife, Grampian, Highlands and Eilean Siar, South West Scotland, Lothian Borders and Strathclyde.
When: 10am until 10pm.
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