Storm Floris live: Rail disruption likely to continue for another day after 90mph winds hit UK
Trains, flights, and ferries were cancelled on Monday amid danger to life warnings from the Met Office.
Network Rail warned that travel disruption will continue into Tuesday following 'severe' impacts on Scotland 's railways - with ScotRail saying there has been 'extensive damage' on its routes.
Amber and yellow wind warnings across much of Scotland, northern England, northern Ireland and northern Wales were due to be lifted by 12am, when a yellow wind warning will come into force in Orkney until 8am.
On Monday, more than 43,000 properties were left without electricity in the Highlands and north-east of Scotland this afternoon, operators said.
Network Rail Scotland has posted maps showing wind speeds in excess of 90mph, while the Met Office has recorded highs of 82mph.
Events such as the Edinburgh Fringe are monitoring the situation, but a military parade has been cancelled. An Oasis concert in the Scottish capital is still scheduled to go ahead.
Storm Floris is the sixth named storm of the 2024/25 season.
Storm damage is 'extensive', says ScotRail
Damage by Storm Floris on railways in Scotland is 'extensive', ScotRail has said.
Work will soon begin to recover a number of routes which have been put out of action.
'The damage caused by the storm has been extensive, including trees falling onto overhead wires and tracks,' ScotRail said on X.
'Network Rail will soon begin work to recover the railway, as a number of routes will need to be inspected once the storm has passed and then repair work carried out.
'While some checks will be carried out later tonight, further inspections will be needed during daylight hours, which will cause disruption to services on some routes on Tuesday morning.'
Alex Croft5 August 2025 05:01
EasyJet 900-mile 'flight to nowhere' as pilots abandon landing at Inverness
Our travel correspondent Simon Calder has reported that a pilot was forced to abandon a landing in Scotland.
An easyJet flight from Luton to Inverness flew 900 miles on an 'flight to nowhere'.
Flight 632 took off from the Bedfordshire airport just before 12 noon and flew normally at 36,000 feet to the Scottish airport. But at just 2,000 feet above the ground, the pilots of the Airbus A319 decided to abandon the landing, and flew back to Luton. After a total of 2 hours and 25 minutes in the air, the plane touched down back at its starting place.
Passengers were told: 'Strong winds in Inverness are preventing aircraft from arriving and departing. The safety of you and our crew is our highest priority and we thank you for your understanding.'
Under air passengers' rights rules, travellers must be flown to their destination as soon as possible on any airline.
The aviation data analyst, Cirium, has confirmed research by The Independent that Belfast City and Aberdeen are the airports worst affected by Storm Floris.
At Belfast City, 10 departures and 11 arrivals have been grounded. At Aberdeen, 12 departures have been cancelled – but only six arrivals are axed.
Alex Croft5 August 2025 04:01
In pictures: Heavy winds wreak havoc in Edinburgh
Alex Croft5 August 2025 03:02
Campervans have been blown over on A87 road on Isle of Skye
A number of campervans earlier blew over on the A87 road, which leads to Portree on the Isle of Skye, as Storm Floris hit Scotland.
Police are advising drivers to stay away from the Bealach na Ba road in Wester Ross due to the high rinds.
Police Scotland said: 'We have received multiple reports of campervans being blown over on the A87 between Broadford and Portree due to high winds caused by Storm Floris.
'We are advising motorists not to travel on the Bealach na Ba road and anyone with campervans should remain parked in sheltered areas until the wind speed reduces.'
Alex Croft5 August 2025 01:29
Travellers face 'nine cancellations'
Passengers stuck at Glasgow Central train station are facing hours of disruption and as many as nine cancellations, they told the PA news agency.
Robert Kusz, 70, and Paul Audoire, 59, had enjoyed a caravan holiday with relatives when they were delayed at Glasgow Central.
Their previous plan was to travel to Preston and change to Blackpool.
Mr Kusz told the PA news agency: 'There has been about nine cancellations.
'If we can get connecting trains we could get to Blackpool by 4.30pm.
'It will add a couple of hours to the journey, maybe two-and-a-half hours.'
Mr Audoire said: 'The weather is not as bad as we thought, they are just taking precautions.
'We need to get off at Carlisle, wait for another train, get off at Preston and change trains again.
'I don't know how long we need to wait at Carlisle or at Preston. It's just a case of leapfrogging all the way.'
Alex Croft5 August 2025 00:01
Mapped: Rain largely clears from UK on Tuesday as Storm Floris moves east
Alex Croft4 August 2025 23:14
Met Office records top wind speed of 82mph
Alex Croft4 August 2025 22:27
More than 43,000 homes without power in Scotland
More than 43,000 homes in Scotland were out of supply as of earlier this evening, according to the lates update from Scottish & Southern Electricity Network (SSEN).
At around 7pm, 9,000 homes had been reconnected.
Alex Croft4 August 2025 22:17
Students will see exam results delayed due to storm
There will be delays to the delivery of some exam results in island communities as a result of Storm Floris, the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) has said.
With results due on Tuesday, the SQA said deliveries to the Outer Hebrides, Orkney and Shetland will be delayed due to the adverse weather.
The SQA said students should contact their school or college in the first instance who should be able to help them.
Alex Croft4 August 2025 22:06
Mapped: Yellow wind warning to come into force on Tuesday
The only remaining weather warning due to Storm Floris is a yellow wind warning in Orkney, which will be in place from 12am to 8am on Tuesday.
'Very strong northwesterly winds, including gusts of 50 to 70 mph, in the wake of Storm Floris will ease across Orkney early on Tuesday and then slowly wane a little over Shetland during Tuesday morning,' the Met Office said.
It warns of potential travel delays and power losses in the affected region.
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