First pictures as Storm Floris batters Glasgow
The Met Office initially issued a yellow weather warning for wind affecting the whole of Scotland from 6am on Monday until 6am on Tuesday.
However, this was later updated to an amber warning as Storm Floris is expected to bring severe and unseasonably strong winds and heavy rain from 10am until 10pm on Monday.
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The forecaster stated that wind gusts will range between 50mph and 70mph inland, with even stronger winds reaching up to 80mph to 90mph in exposed coastal and highland areas.
Our photographer braved the elements to capture the city as it began to deal with the storm.
(Image: Colin Mearns)
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There was a sea of umbrellas in the city centre as people travelled to and from work.
Meanwhile, at Glasgow Central Station, the announcement board shows numerous delays and cancellations.
(Image: Colin Mearns)
(Image: Colin Mearns)
It comes after Network Rail announced on Sunday that services would be suspended from midday on Monday.
Extra response teams, including chainsaw-trained staff, will be on standby throughout the storm to respond quickly to any obstructions on the railway.
Response teams have already been deployed to the Glasgow Queen Street to Cumbernauld route.
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Network Rail announced that this was due to fallen trees in Robroyston and Stepps.
The rail operator confirmed there had been a report of minor damage to the overhead wires.
Elsewhere, a Scottish Government minister has said it is 'imperative' that people follow advice as Storm Floris reaches Scotland.
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Justice Secretary Angela Constance told the BBC's Good Morning Scotland news programme: 'Storm Floris is well and truly with us today and it's imperative that people follow advice because there will be significant disruption on our travel network.'
For the latest weather updates, visit the Met Office's website HERE.
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