Storm Floris…

[Ammi]

…has been named and will hit the UK next week…it’s being anticipated to cause many travel disruptions and much damage…

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Storm Floris will bring "unseasonably strong and potentially disruptive winds" to Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales and the North of England on Monday, the Met Office has said.
A yellow weather warning will come into force at 06:00 on Monday and remain in place until 06:00 on Tuesday.
Gusts of up to 85mph could hit exposed Scottish coastlines and hills, while winds of 60 to 70mph are expected elsewhere.
Winds will first ease in the west later on Monday but will remain very strong overnight until early Tuesday in the east.
"Heavy rain may also contribute to the disruption in places," the Met Office said.
Storm Floris is the sixth named storm of the 2024/2025 season.
Storm Éowyn – which occurred in late January – was the last named storm to affect the UK.
The Met Office has advised flying debris and large waves could cause injuries and danger to life.
They also advised people to secure loose items such as garden furniture, trampolines, tents and sheds.
The weather is expected to cause travel disruption as many people travel across the country during the school holidays. Road, rail, air and ferry services could be impacted.
The warning zone covers Scotland, parts of Northern Ireland, north Wales and the north of England.

[Kate!]

I'll plan on staying home Ammi.

[Nicky91]

i am checking at our weather site Weerplaza now


Glasgow will get 13 mm of rain on monday but gradually spread between 6 am and 2 pm uk time



North of England, lesser mm of rain, i checked Manchester, 4.4mm on sunday, 4.8mm on monday

and as for Wales, like Cardiff for example, 1.7mm on sunday, 3.3mm on monday


winds are quite strong though all in all



we too in Netherlands, have quite some rain next few days, end of next week temps go back up to between 27C and 29C but nights remain cool-ish around 16C

[Nicky91]

that choice of name though, Floris :love:


named after one of my nations iconic films from the 80s, the title character played by our biggest star whose sadly no longer among us Rutger Hauer :bawling:

[joeysteele]

Storm Floris ??!!
What a name.

[Ammi]

Storm Floris ??!!
What a name.

…:laugh:…as Nicky said, it has Dutch origins…but it does feel like such a calm and peaceful word/name for a fierce storm being predicted…

[Mystic Mock]

Tamworth is reasonably close to Manchester.:worry:

[Ammi]

…cows on the moove in the storm…

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[Ammi]

…lots of power cuts, I hope that all of TiBB still have their full energy levels…

[Benjamin]

Where is the storm hitting? It’s beautiful here.

[Ammi]

…it’s beautiful here too…I’ve had so many warnings come up on my newsfeed over the last few days but I’m not sure how much it’s actually going to hit around here…areas of Scotland I think, it’s mainly centred on…

[Crimson Dynamo]

Where is the storm hitting? It’s beautiful here.

just about to hit Wales now

[Vanessa]

Be careful if you live in the area where storm will hit.
Really nice day here in Italy. Sunshine after 2 days of rain.

[Benjamin]

just about to hit Wales now

Must be north wales. The forecast here for rest of the day is fine and sunny.

[Crimson Dynamo]

Must be north wales. The forecast here for rest of the day is fine and sunny.

I would not go out just in case, also switch off the electrics and charge your toaster

[Benjamin]

I would not go out just in case, also switch off the electrics and charge your toaster

Wish my laundry good luck!

[AnnieK]

Still pretty blowy and showery here

[Ammi]

Thousands still without power in aftermath of Storm Floris…



Thousands of homes are still without power as the clean-up continues in the aftermath of Storm Floris.
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) said it had restored supplies to 50,000 homes but that 22,000 remained without power at 08:00 on Tuesday.
Network Rail said teams had been working "tirelessly" to clear routes after 119 incidents were reported on train lines across Scotland on Monday, amid gusts of up to 90mph in some parts.
ScotRail said most routes had now reopened, with some final checks being made.
Cancelled trains and flights caused widespread disruption across the UK on Monday, while many roads were closed by fallen trees.
SSEN said Floris - which resulted in an amber warning - was "the most damaging summer storm in recent memory" with thousands of properties hit in the Highlands, Moray and Aberdeenshire.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0j9g25q5eyo

[Ammi]

…this is the location for some filming for a new Spider-Man film but that’s been paused …

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/08/04/14/100907819-0-image-a-73_1754314731767.jpg

[Ammi]

…in Northumberland…

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/08/04/14/100907871-14969111-image-a-82_1754315146756.jpg

[Ammi]

…in Gateshead…

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/08/04/14/100907827-0-image-a-75_1754314739996.jpg

[Ammi]

… A train Arrives at Saltcoats station in Scotland as the sea wall is breached by sea Storm Floris…

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/08/04/10/100900667-14967983-image-a-43_1754298490975.jpg

[Zizu]

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[arista]

…this is the location for some filming for a new Spider-Man film but that’s been paused …

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/08/04/14/100907819-0-image-a-73_1754314731767.jpg



Yes, New York City
day off
for the young British Actor

[Maru]

Stay safe all :love:

[Kate!]

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[Ammi]

Yes, New York City
day off
for the young British Actor

…that is actually Glasgow, I think…it was transformed into a futuristic New York for part of the filming, I believe…

[Glenn.]

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Love this! Really funny.

Facebook?

[Zizu]

Love this! Really funny.

Facebook?


Just received from a friend ..


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[Ninastar]

It’s blowing a hoolie I hear

[Mystic Mock]

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:joker:

Storm Floris is also anti-censorship, that's what she told me anyway.:joker:

[Mystic Mock]

Love this! Really funny.

Facebook?

Tbf in this case Facebook is correct.:laugh:

I honestly wonder if anyone is enjoying Starmer's leadership?