UK weather: Storm Floris to batter Britain with 60mph winds as Met Office issues yellow warning over ‘danger to life'
The UK is set to be battered by the fierce gales on Monday, along with torrential rain.
Wind gusts are forecast to reach 40-50mph inland with gusts of 60-70mph possible along exposed coasts in the north and west.
Scottish coastlines and high ground may even see wind gusts of up to 80mph.
A yellow wind warning has been issued for Scotland, Northern England, Northern Ireland, and North Wales.
A spokesperson for the weather agency said: "Storm Floris has been named.
"Unseasonably strong winds, gales in the north, locally severe and accompanied by heavy rain. Disruption possible."
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