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- Sky News
UK weather: Trains cancelled as first Storm Floris warning comes into force
Why you can trust Sky News Storm Floris is hitting the UK - with train companies in the worst-affected areas urging passengers not to travel today. The Met Office has issued an amber "danger to life" warning for wind in parts of Scotland, with gusts of up to 90mph possible. That alert is in force from 10am until 10pm, with forecasters warning "unusually strong" winds could close roads and damage buildings. A wider yellow warning - covering the North of England, Northern Ireland and north Wales - came into force at 6am, and expires at 11.59pm tonight. Train operator LNER has warned passengers not to travel north of Newcastle, while Avanti West Coast has advised its customers not to travel north of Preston as it will be "heavily affected" by the weather. "We're expecting heavy rain and high winds to result in disruption of services," LNER said in a statement. Some trains have already been cancelled in Scotland, with Network Rail saying several lines will be closed from 12pm. Other routes will run with a reduced timetable and longer journey times. Among the routes set to close at midday are Edinburgh to Fife, Perth to Dundee, and Aberdeen to Inverness, as well as the West Highland Line. The storm could also lead to road closures - and several ferry services have already been cancelled by Scottish operator CalMac. The Met Office said that much of Scotland, particularly western coastal areas, will be battered by heavy rain and windy conditions. The strongest gusts are expected this afternoon and into the evening - but a Met Office spokesperson warned "there remains some uncertainty in the depth and track of Floris". Sky News' weather presenter Jo Wheeler said: "Storm Floris is likely to bring a spell of weather not usually associated with the height of summer. "Travelling across the Atlantic, this otherwise unremarkable, low-pressure system will cross a powerful jet stream, exiting on the cold side, renowned for storm formation." She said inland gusts of 50mph to 60mph are widely possible, potentially reaching 80mph to 90mph over exposed coasts, hills and bridges. "The rain associated with this storm will largely clear through early tomorrow, but it's as the rain goes that the winds start to strengthen," she warned.
Yahoo
04-08-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
UK weather: Storm Floris sparks amber warning
Storm Floris is nearing the UK - with train companies in the hardest-hit areas urging passengers not to travel today. The Met Office has issued an amber "danger to life" warning for wind in parts of Scotland, with gusts of up to 90mph possible. That alert is in force from 10am until 10pm, with forecasters warning "unusually strong" winds could close roads and damage buildings.A wider yellow warning - covering the North of England and Northern Ireland - is also active between 6am this morning and 11.59pm tonight. Train operator LNER has warned passengers not to travel north of Newcastle, while Avanti West Coast has advised its customers not to travel north of Preston as it will be "heavily affected" by the weather. "We're expecting heavy rain and high winds to result in disruption of services," LNER said in a statement. Some trains have already been cancelled in Scotland, with Network Rail saying several lines will be closed from 12pm. Other routes will run with a reduced timetable and longer journey times. Among the routes set to close at midday are Edinburgh to Fife, Perth to Dundee, and Aberdeen to Inverness, as well as the West Highland Line. The storm could also lead to road closures - and several ferry services have already been cancelled by Scottish operator CalMac. The Met Office said that much of Scotland, particularly western coastal areas, will be battered by heavy rain and winds of up to 85mph. The strongest gusts are expected this afternoon and into the evening - but a Met Office spokesperson warned "there remains some uncertainty in the depth and track of Floris". Sky News' weather presenter Jo Wheeler said: "Storm Floris is likely to bring a spell of weather not usually associated with the height of summer. "Travelling across the Atlantic, this otherwise unremarkable, low-pressure system will cross a powerful jet stream, exiting on the cold side, renowned for storm formation." Read more from Sky News:Martin Lewis: Who is due for car finance compensationTwo arrested on suspicion of murder over fatal London stabbing She said inland gusts of 50mph to 60mph are widely possible, potentially reaching 80mph to 90mph over exposed coasts, hills and bridges. "The rain associated with this storm will largely clear through early tomorrow, but it's as the rain goes that the winds start to strengthen," she warned.
South China Morning Post
04-07-2025
- Climate
- South China Morning Post
Hong Kong to issue No 1 typhoon signal at 12.20pm as tropical depression intensifies
This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP's journalism by subscribing . New users who download our updated app get a seven-day free trial. Advertisement Hong Kong's weather forecaster will issue the No 1 typhoon warning signal at 12.20pm on Friday as a low pressure over the northeastern part of the South China Sea intensifies into a tropical depression. The Hong Kong Observatory said the tropical depression was expected to enter within 800km of the city, adding that the signal would remain in effect throughout the day. 'It will be slow-moving and maintain a distance of more than 400km from Hong Kong for the rest of the day,' it said. According to the forecaster, the circulation of the tropical depression will be relatively small and is likely to linger over the northeastern part of the South China Sea during the weekend, before turning northwards in the general direction of the vicinity of the Taiwan Strait to the coast of eastern Guangdong. Advertisement It urged the public to avoid water sports and stay away from the shoreline over the weekend in the wake of swells.
South China Morning Post
03-07-2025
- Climate
- South China Morning Post
Hong Kong may issue T1 warning on Friday as potential cyclone develops
Hong Kong Observatory will consider issuing a T1 typhoon warning signal on Friday and Saturday, urging the public to stay away from the shoreline and refrain from water sports. The forecaster on Thursday said the area of low pressure to the north of Luzon would develop into a tropical cyclone in the coming few days and come within 800km (497 miles) of Hong Kong. It said the cyclone would remain near the northeastern part of the South China Sea and intensify. 'Depending on its development and impact to Hong Kong, the Observatory will assess the need to issue the tropical cyclone warning signal later tomorrow to Saturday,' it said. 'There are uncertainties in its subsequent movement. It is more likely to turn northwards in the general direction of the vicinity of Taiwan to the coast of eastern Guangdong.' The Observatory said there would be swells in the next couple of days.
News24
02-07-2025
- Climate
- News24
Thursday's weather: Heavy rain, hail and damaging winds as cold front hits SA
Heavy rain leading to flooding is forecast for the Western Cape, while damaging winds are expected in the North West, Northern Cape and Free State, according to the South African Weather Service (SAWS). Impact-based warning - Yellow Level 4 warning: Disruptive rainfall leading to flooding of roads and danger to life due to fast-flowing streams over low-lying bridges is expected over the western parts of the Western Cape. Yellow level 4 warning: Disruptive rain Affected area: Western Cape (western parts) Validity period: 3 - 6 July 2025 #saws #weatheroutlook #southafricanweather — SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) July 2, 2025 - Yellow Level 1 warning: Damaging winds leading to localised damage to settlements (formal and informal) as well as risk of localised runaway fires are expected over the extreme south-western parts of the North West, extreme south-eastern part of the Northern Cape and the western parts of the Free State. - Yellow Level 1 warning: Severe thunderstorms with large amounts of small hail, damaging winds and excessive lightning leading to localised damage to settlements, falling trees and flying debris are expected in places over the northern parts of the Eastern Cape. In the SAWS' colour-coded weather warning system, yellow indicates a moderate risk of impact that requires caution and awareness, while orange indicates that higher-risk impact is expected, requiring increased attention and preparation. SAWS uses the numbers to indicate the likelihood of weather-based impacts occurring. Levels 2 and 6 are high, and Level 4 is low. The weather in your province Gauteng: Cloudy and cool to cold with isolated showers and thundershowers in the southwest. Pretoria: 6°C — 20°C Johannesburg: 6°C — 19°C Vereeniging: 1°C — 18°C Mpumalanga: Warm conditions in the Lowveld; otherwise, partly cloudy and cool, turning cloudy in the southwest. Mbombela: 7°C — 23°C Ermelo: 2°C — 17°C Emalahleni: 4°C — 19°C Standerton: 3°C — 18°C Skukuza: 4°C — 30°C Limpopo: Partly cloudy and cool, with warmer weather in the Lowveld and Limpopo valley. Polokwane: 7°C — 20°C Phalaborwa: 9°C — 28°C Tzaneen: 10°C — 25°C Musina: 14°C — 26°C Lephalale: 11°C — 23°C Mokopane: 8°C — 22°C North West: Partly cloudy, windy and warm, with isolated showers and thundershowers (excluding the extreme northeast); cloudy in the southeast. Klerksdorp: 8°C — 21°C Potchefstroom: 6°C — 21°C Mahikeng: 9°C — 22°C Rustenburg: 6°C — 21°C Vryburg: 9°C — 21°C Free State: Partly cloudy in the northwest; otherwise, cloudy, windy and cool to cold with isolated to scattered showers and thundershowers, except in the extreme east. Bloemfontein: 6°C — 19°C Welkom: 6°C — 20°C Bethlehem: 3°C — 17°C Northern Cape: Cloudy in the west with morning fog in the extreme west; otherwise, partly cloudy, windy and cool to cold. Isolated to scattered showers and thundershowers are expected, with very cold conditions in some southern areas. Coastal conditions: Light to moderate northwesterly winds along the coastline. Upington: 9°C — 16°C Kimberley: 10°C — 20°C De Aar: 9°C — 15°C Alexander Bay: 12°C — 17°C Springbok: 7°C — 10°C Calvinia: 6°C — 10°C Sutherland: 2°C — 7°C Western Cape: Morning fog over central areas with cloudy, cool to cold weather. Expect isolated to scattered showers and rain, more widespread in the southwest. Coastal conditions: Fresh to strong westerly to north-westerly winds, turning fresh south-westerly along the west coast. Cape Town: 12°C — 14°C Vredendal: 12°C — 16°C Riversdale: 12°C — 16°C George: 12°C — 18°C Worcester: 11°C — 15°C Beaufort West: 9°C — 15°C Oudtshoorn: 10°C — 16°C Western half of the Eastern Cape: Cloudy and cool with scattered showers and thundershowers. Coastal winds: Light northerly, becoming fresh to strong south-westerly by afternoon. Eastern half of the Eastern Cape: Cloudy and cool, colder in parts of the north. Scattered showers and thundershowers expected, becoming isolated in the east. Coastal winds: Moderate to fresh northeasterly, shifting to moderate southwesterly by late afternoon. Gqeberha: 15°C — 21°C Makhanda: 11°C — 22°C Cradock: 9°C — 18°C Graaff-Reinet: 11°C — 19°C East London: 15°C — 24°C Port St Johns: 13°C — 25°C Mthatha: 8°C — 23°C Komani: 8°C — 18°C Qonce: 13°C — 23°C KwaZulu-Natal: Partly cloudy and cool with isolated showers and rain in the southwest, while fine and warm conditions persist in the east. Coastal winds: Moderate to fresh northerly to north-easterly breezes. Durban: 12°C — 25°C Richards Bay: 15°C — 28°C Pietermaritzburg: 3°C — 24°C Ladysmith: 4°C — 23°C
