Storm Floris today provokes a situation without known precedent in the UK

Wind gusts over 145km/h, with even stronger winds offshore. ⚠️ A life-threatening alert has been issued in Scotland.

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00:00Amber weather warnings are in full effect as Storm Florist slams into the UK, bringing some destructive winds.

00:07So Storm Florist is unleashing some of the strongest August winds in recent years,

00:12with gusts up to 90 miles per hour possible for exposed Scottish coasts.

00:16An amber weather warning is in full effect across large parts of Scotland.

00:20It's now been extended until 11pm, whilst a yellow weather warning is in place for Northern Ireland, Northern England and Wales.

00:26So Storm Florist is the sixth named storm of the 24-25 season.

00:31It's actually the first one we've had since January, so it has been a while.

00:35And summer storms like this are particularly unusual, with only around five previously recorded August storms on record.

00:43These storms though can be particularly damaging.

00:46So the trees are in full leaf, there's garden furniture around,

00:50and it's also the school holidays meaning more people and more possible disruption.

00:53Major rail routes have already been impacted, and flights to parts of Scotland have been cancelled.

01:00Storm Florist will start to clear away overnight, but destructive winds will continue throughout Tuesday,

01:05bringing another windy day.

01:08So stay weather alert and up to date with the latest forecast.

01:10Storm Florist's

01:28Storm Florist

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