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Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Red Arrows mount flypasts across UK - where and when to see them
The world-famous RAF aerobatics team will showcase their impressive aeriel stunts at the Blackpool Airshow and Royal Military Tattoo in Edinburgh, with the Red Arrows taking centre stage this weekend It's a jam-packed weekend for the iconic Red Arrows as the world-famous RAF aerobatics team are set to dazzle crowds at both the Blackpool Airshow and the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Flypast. Thrilling diplays will kick off in Blackpool at 2pm, before the team head over to Edinburgh to colour the skies and return for yet another appearance in Blackpool at 5pm the following day. Known and loved for their breathtaking displays, the Red Arrows are expecting to draw in large buzzing crowds ready to catch a glimpse of all the action. This weekend's Blackpool Airshow is free to attend and will run from 10am to 5pm, with an array of striking aerial displays from a wide range of military and civil aircraft. Later on Saturday, the team will head to Scotland for a flypast at the ticketed Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Ahead of their first display, the team will depart Blackpool at 1.38pm, fly over Southport at 1.40pm, Llandudno (1.47pm), Rhyl (1.49pm), then over Lancashire - passing southwest of Belmont (1.55pm) and southeast of Copster Green (1.57pm) before returning to Blackpool. After the show, they'll leave Blackpool at 5.42pm, heading over Cleveleys (5.44pm), Haverthwaite (5.47pm), northwest of Penrith (5.52pm) and northwest of Preston (6.04pm). The Red Arrows are scheduled to reach Edinburgh at 6.15pm. On Sunday, the team will peform another Blackpool Airshow at 5pm. But before the action kicks off, they'll fly over Southport at 4.40pm, Llandudno at 4.47pm and Rhyl at 4.49pm. They'll loop back over Eccleston (4.54pm), Belmont (4.55pm) and Copster Green (4.57pm) before arriving in Blackpool for the show. Their final departure of the weekend is at 7.30pm, flying over Cleveleys, north of Great Eccleston, Grassington, Tollerton, Swinefleet, and arriving at RAF Waddington by 7.53pm. Spectators can catch all the action for free at the Blackpool Airshow on both days from 10am to 5pm, featuring a full programme of aerial entertainment - with the Red Arrows taking centre stage. Timings and route may change due to weather or other requirements. The list of destinations and expected timings are as follows: Blackpool Airshow Display - Sat August 9, 2025: Blackpool - 1.38pm North West of Southport - 1.40pm Vicinity of Llandudno - 1.47pm North of Colwyn Bay - 1.48pm Rhyl - 1.49pm South West of Eccleston- 1.54pm South West of Belmont - 1.55pm South East of Copster Green - 1.57pm South of Esprick - 2.00pm West Blackpool Display - 2.01pm Blackpool - 2.28pm Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Flypast - Sat August 9, 2025: Blackpool - 5.44pm Vicinity of Cleveleys - 5.46pm Haverthwaite - 5.49pm North West of Penrith - 5.54pm North West of Preston - 6.06pm North East of Eyemouth - 6.07pm South East of Gullane - 6.14pm North of Longniddry - 6.15pm North of Musselburgh - 6.16pm Royal Military Tattoo - 6.17pm* Murrayfield Stadium - 6.18pm North West of Moffat - 5.23pm South West of Annan - 6.27pm South West of Whitehaven - 6.32pm Blackpool - 6.40pm Blackpool Airshow Display - Sun 10 August, 2025: Blackpool - 4.38pm North West of Southport - 4.40pm Vicinity of Llandudno - 4.47pm North of Colwyn Bay - 4.48pm Rhyl Town Show Flypast - 4.49pm* South WestF of Eccleston - 4.54pm South West of Belmont - 4.55pm South East of Copster Green - 4.57pm Blackpool Airshow Display - 5.01pm* Blackpool - 5.28pm
West Australian
04-08-2025
- Climate
- West Australian
Storm Floris batters Scotland with 145km/h winds
Authorities in Scotland canceled trains, closed parks and warned people to tie down backyard trampolines as an unusually strong summer storm toppled trees, felled power lines and disrupted travel across northern Britain. The UK's Meteorological Office on Monday issued an "amber" wind warning in Scotland for Storm Floris, meaning there is potential risk to lives and property, especially from large waves in coastal areas. Network Rail Scotland said wind gusts of up to 145km/h had brought down trees across lines and damaged overhead wires. More than 22,000 properties were without electricity, operator Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks said. After reports of mobile homes being blown over on the Isle of Skye off Scotland's northwest coast, police Scotland said that "anyone with campervans should remain parked in sheltered areas until the wind speed reduces." The wind and heavy rain hit at the busiest time of year for tourism, with hundreds of thousands of people flocking to the Edinburgh Fringe and other arts festivals. The Edinburgh Military Tattoo, one of the city's biggest tourist draws, canceled Monday's scheduled outdoor performance by massed ranks of bagpipers and drummers at Edinburgh Castle. Train companies canceled services across much of Scotland and some ferry crossings were also scrapped. Floris, named by weather authorities, also hit parts of Northern Ireland, Wales and northern England, the Met Office said. Scottish government minister Angela Constance urged people to be careful if traveling and "consider this a winter journey as opposed to a summer journey." "Please make sure you've got warm clothes, food, water, plenty of fuel and that your mobile phone is charged up," she said. Train operator ScotRail urged "anyone with garden equipment, such as tents, trampolines or furniture, to secure items so that they don't blow onto the tracks and interfere with lineside equipment."
Scottish Sun
04-08-2025
- Climate
- Scottish Sun
When will the hot weather return? Met Office reveals ‘highs of 36C' to hit the UK after Storm Floris
Huge events have been cancelled across the country RAIN TO ROAST When will the hot weather return? Met Office reveals 'highs of 36C' to hit the UK after Storm Floris Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AUGUST has been a wild ride for Brits so far, with 'danger to life' warnings issued for swathes of the country today. But before you cancel your garden party or deflate the kids' paddling pool, rest assured that the glorious sunshine is making a spectacular return. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Temperatures of 36 °C are expected to arrive shortly after the UK is battered by Storm Floris Credit: Getty Today, the Met Office urged people to stay indoors and shelter from the gale-force winds - with some areas expecting 90mph. The officials advised dog owners living near coastal areas to keep their pooches on a lead. But in a case of what can only be described as weather whiplash, the hot temperatures will be making a comeback. However, we aren't talking about the kind of heat that makes you want to enjoy an ice cream in your local park. When is the hot weather expected to hit? The Met Office predicts that some parts of the UK will be scorched by 36C dry weather. The heat is expected to be unleashed on August 13 to September 1. The Met Office states: 'Above average temperatures overall seem most likely, with the potential for hot spells to develop, especially in the east and south.' "Hot spells, cloudless days and the warmest days of the year are expected in some parts of the country throughout the second half of August." "Although dry weather is likely to dominate, conditions will be changeable. It added: "Periods of rain or showers and thunderstorms may develop at times, these perhaps more likely later in the period." 5 The weather coming up Credit: MET OFFICE What is the impact of Storm Floris? Storm Floris has been wreaking havoc and causing severe travel disruption due to "unseasonably strong" winds today. Some trains have already been cancelled and motorists in some parts of the country have been warned to think twice before risking driving. Edinburgh Military Tattoo was cancelled and ferries were forced to stop service. A huge tree crashed down on a car in Sale, Manchester, after fierce gales uprooted it. Shocking pictures showed the tree blocking the road as the winds continue to swirl. Which warnings are in place? Those living near to the coast have been told to be careful of strong waves that could sweep them off their feet, as the western coast is expected to bear the brunt of the incoming storm. A yellow warning for wind for northern parts of the UK became active at 6am today and will last until 6am tomorrow. This means some buildings may be damaged, tiles blown from roofs, and people could be hurt by flying debris. The warnings have been upgraded to amber for much of Scotland, lasting from 10am to 10pm. The alert reads: "Injuries and danger to life from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties." When is the storm expected to end? Storm Floris is expected to be gone by late tonight or early tomorrow morning. Tuesday will be breezy, with showers and by Wednesday it wil be much drier. 5 People soaked up the sunshine last week in Cambridge Credit: Bav Media 5 A tree fell on top of a car as Storm Floris tears through the country Credit: Startraks 5 Once the wind and rain have stopped, the UK is due a bout of hot weather Credit: Reuters
The Irish Sun
04-08-2025
- Climate
- The Irish Sun
When will the hot weather return? Met Office reveals ‘highs of 36C' to hit the UK after Storm Floris
Huge events have been cancelled across the country RAIN TO ROAST When will the hot weather return? Met Office reveals 'highs of 36C' to hit the UK after Storm Floris AUGUST has been a wild ride for Brits so far, with 'danger to life' warnings issued for swathes of the country today. But before you cancel your garden party or deflate the kids' paddling pool, rest assured that the glorious sunshine is making a spectacular return. Advertisement 5 Temperatures of 36 °C are expected to arrive shortly after the UK is battered by Storm Floris Credit: Getty Today, the Met Office urged people to stay indoors and shelter from the gale-force winds - with some areas expecting 90mph. The officials advised dog owners living near coastal areas to keep their pooches on a lead. But in a case of what can only be described as weather whiplash, the hot temperatures will be making a comeback. However, we aren't talking about the kind of heat that makes you want to enjoy an ice cream in your local park. Advertisement When is the hot weather expected to hit? The Met Office predicts that some parts of the UK will be scorched by 36C dry weather. The heat is expected to be unleashed on August 13 to September 1. The Met Office states: 'Above average temperatures overall seem most likely, with the potential for hot spells to develop, especially in the east and south.' "Hot spells, cloudless days and the warmest days of the year are expected in some parts of the country throughout the second half of August." Advertisement "Although dry weather is likely to dominate, conditions will be changeable. It added: "Periods of rain or showers and thunderstorms may develop at times, these perhaps more likely later in the period." 5 The weather coming up Credit: MET OFFICE What is the impact of Storm Floris? Storm Floris has been wreaking havoc and causing severe travel disruption due to "unseasonably strong" winds today. Advertisement Some trains have already been cancelled and motorists in some parts of the country have been warned to think twice before risking driving. Edinburgh Military Tattoo was cancelled and ferries were forced to stop service. A huge tree crashed down on a car in Sale, Manchester, after fierce gales uprooted it. Shocking pictures showed the tree blocking the road as the winds continue to swirl. Advertisement Which warnings are in place? Those living near to the coast have been told to be careful of strong waves that could sweep them off their feet, as the western coast is expected to bear the brunt of the incoming storm. A yellow warning for wind for northern parts of the UK became active at 6am today and will last until 6am tomorrow. This means some buildings may be damaged, tiles blown from roofs, and people could be hurt by flying debris. The warnings have been upgraded to amber for much of Scotland, lasting from 10am to 10pm. Advertisement The alert reads: "Injuries and danger to life from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties." When is the storm expected to end? Storm Floris is expected to be gone by late tonight or early tomorrow morning. Tuesday will be breezy, with showers and by Wednesday it wil be much drier. 5 People soaked up the sunshine last week in Cambridge Credit: Bav Media Advertisement 5 A tree fell on top of a car as Storm Floris tears through the country Credit: Startraks 5 Once the wind and rain have stopped, the UK is due a bout of hot weather Credit: Reuters
The Hill
04-08-2025
- Climate
- The Hill
Storm Floris batters Scotland with 90 mph winds, disrupts travel and festivals
LONDON (AP) — Authorities in Scotland canceled trains, closed parks and warned people to tie down backyard trampolines as an unusually strong summer storm toppled trees, felled power lines and disrupted travel across northern Britain. The U.K.'s Meteorological Office on Monday issued an 'amber' wind warning in Scotland for Storm Floris, meaning there is potential risk to lives and property, especially from large waves in coastal areas. Network Rail Scotland said wind gusts of up to 90 mph (145kph) had brought down trees across lines and damaged overhead wires. More than 22,000 properties were without electricity, operator Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks said. After reports of mobile homes being blown over on the Isle of Skye off Scotland's northwest coast, police Scotland said that 'anyone with campervans should remain parked in sheltered areas until the wind speed reduces.' The wind and heavy rain hit at the busiest time of year for tourism, with hundreds of thousands of people flocking to the Edinburgh Fringe and other arts festivals. The Edinburgh Military Tattoo, one of the city's biggest tourist draws, cancelled Monday's scheduled outdoor performance by massed ranks of bagpipers and drummers at Edinburgh Castle. Train companies canceled services across much of Scotland and some ferry crossings were also scrapped. Floris, named by weather authorities, also hit parts of Northern Ireland, Wales and northern England, the Met Office said. Scottish government minister Angela Constance urged people to be careful if traveling and 'consider this a winter journey as opposed to a summer journey.' 'Please make sure you've got warm clothes, food, water, plenty of fuel and that your mobile phone is charged up,' she said. Train operator ScotRail urged 'anyone with garden equipment, such as tents, trampolines or furniture, to secure items so that they don't blow onto the tracks and interfere with lineside equipment.'
