LIVE UPDATES | Storm Floris – Wild Winds Lash UK, US Major Disruptions Ongoing

Flights at Orlando Airport have been suspended due to severe weather conditions, including thunderstorms. A tornado is expected to touch down near Lake Mary Jane, located southeast of Orlando, following what Noah Bergren, Weeknight Senior Meteorologist at Fox Orlando, called a "quick triple seabreeze collision."

Just southeast of Orlando, close to Lake Mary Jane, Florida, a tornado is predicted to strike. According to Fox Orlando's Weeknight Senior Meteorologist Noah Bergren, this follows a "quick triple seabreeze collision." Around 7:15 p.m. EDT, he said, "a brief tornado may have touched down around Nova Road just north of 528 in somewhat rural regions."The tornado threat was now "probably" over, the meteorologist added. Additionally, "Tornado Warning persists for Lake Mary Jane FL until 7:45 PM EDT," according to the National Weather Service (NWS).

The Met Office amber warning for much of Scotland is set to expire at 23:00, with winds having peaked across most of the UK. However, strong gusts will persist overnight in the Northern Isles, Orkney, and Shetland, where wind speeds of 50-70 mph (80-113 km/h) are expected. A Met Office yellow warning remains in place until 08:00 Tuesday. Tomorrow is forecast to be noticeably calmer as Storm Floris shifts toward Scandinavia. While conditions will remain breezy, widespread stormy weather is not expected. Most areas will experience sunny spells with occasional showers, particularly in northern and eastern parts of the country. Watch: Storm Floris...

The latest updates include flood warnings for the River Strath Oykel and the Churchill Barriers in Orkney. A peak gust of 82mph was recorded in Wick, Caithness—Scotland’s strongest so far today outside mountain areas. Ferry services between the Isle of Man and north-west England continue to face delays and cancellations, while ScotRail expects rail disruption to persist into Tuesday. Meanwhile, several major bridges across Scotland remain partially or fully closed to traffic due to high winds.

Severe winds from Storm Floris have prompted widespread transport disruption, with multiple major bridges across Scotland shut for safety. The Tay Road Bridge is closed to all vehicles, while restrictions are in place on the Kincardine, Queensferry, Kessock, and Clackmannanshire bridges, particularly affecting high-sided vehicles and double-decker buses. The Tyne Bridge has also been closed due to extreme gusts. Meanwhile, both the A9 Dornoch Bridge and the Forth Road Bridge have been fully closed, highlighting the storm’s escalating impact on Scotland’s transport infrastructure. 🌉Bridge Update 🌉⌚ 19:30Kessock Bridge - Closed to high sided vehiclesKincardine Bridge - High winds take care Queensferry...

Storm Floris has led to the cancellation of several major festival events across Scotland due to safety concerns. The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo and key performances at the Edinburgh International Festival were called off after the city council shut Princes Street Gardens. The Fringe by the Sea in North Berwick and the Pittenweem Arts Festival in Fife were also suspended. Organizers prioritized public and performer safety amid the high winds. However, there was some relief for festivalgoers as the Pleasance Courtyard at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe reopened at 7:30pm, allowing evening shows to resume. Storm Floris live updates:TRAIN CANCALLED AND 22,000...

Strong winds from Storm Floris are causing major disruptions to ferry routes in the Irish Sea. The Isle of Man's Steam Packet Company has cancelled its evening sailing of the Manxman to Heysham and the overnight return. While the morning crossing departed as planned, passengers were warned of delays on the 14:15 BST return to Douglas. The company also advised that journeys may take 30 minutes longer than usual and assured passengers they can amend Monday bookings free of charge. Storm Floris latest: Winds up to 124mph hit UK - as 32,000 homes without power and plane filmed struggling to land...

Storm Floris continues to lash the northeast of Scotland with intensifying winds, as a powerful 82mph gust was recorded in Wick, Caithness, before 7 PM—the strongest non-mountain wind speed in the UK today. Orkney is also bracing for gusts exceeding 80mph in the coming hours, while Shetland is expected to face severe overnight winds and heavy rain. The Met Office’s amber warning for high winds remains in effect for most northern and central parts of Scotland until 23:00 BST. Storm Floris brings 'unseasonably' strong winds to north Wales - BBC News https://t.co/40EbK2Fnb7 — Diwedd Ecoladdiad Cymru (@CyfraithEcocide) August 4, 2025 ...

ScotRail has issued an update warning that travel disruption is expected to continue into Tuesday due to extensive storm damage, including trees falling onto overhead wires and railway tracks. With Storm Floris still bringing hazardous weather, necessary inspections can only begin once conditions improve—with some checks delayed until daylight hours on Tuesday. Passengers are strongly advised to check for updates before traveling.

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Much of Scotland remains under an amber wind warning—indicating a potential danger to life—until 23:00 BST tonight, stretching from the Central Belt to the northern coastline. A yellow warning also covers the rest of Scotland until 23:59, with additional alerts in place across Northern Ireland, north Wales, and northern England. Meanwhile, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency has issued two severe flood warnings: one for the River Strath Oykel in northern Scotland and another for the Churchill Barriers causeways in the Orkney Islands. Storm Floris is shown in satellite footage spreading over the UK, Ireland, and Europe. @dwatchnews_eur https://t.co/9IDvTmr3Fd — Lynn Edwards (@lynn_valepixi)...

Scottish and Southern Electricity Network (SSEN) has confirmed that 43,536 homes across Scotland remain without power due to Storm Floris. Crews have managed to restore electricity to around 9,000 properties so far, but the extreme weather continues to hamper repair efforts.

BREAKING: 22,500 properties are without power in Scotland.

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As Storm Floris continues to batter Scotland with powerful winds, Aberdeenshire Council has issued a strong warning urging residents not to attempt clearing fallen trees from roads. The council reported multiple incidents of trees obstructing routes but has since recalled its response teams to depots due to hazardous conditions. With an amber wind warning still in effect across much of Scotland, the Met Office cautions that flying debris could cause serious injury or pose a risk to life. Here is Storm Floris, an impressive deepening area of low pressure pushing over the UK 👇 pic.twitter.com/Q0Cnegm5pW — Met Office (@metoffice) August 4, 2025 ...

Storm Floris continues to wreak havoc across the UK, with 90mph wind gusts severely disrupting train services, particularly in western Scotland. Network Rail Scotland reported extensive delays and cancellations by 10am, as powerful gusts swept through the region. In one bizarre incident, a garden gazebo—complete with lights—was found blown onto the tracks in Huyton, Merseyside. Network Rail has urged the public to secure large outdoor items, especially near railway lines, to prevent further disruptions. #StormFloris. These are the wind speeds we're seeing at 10:00 across Scotland's Railway as the storm moves in. We're starting to see disruption to services, particularly in...

The latest satellite imagery places the centre of Storm Floris just south of Shetland, with the strongest gusts currently recorded around the Moray Firth at approximately 80mph (129km/h). However, forecasters warn that wind speeds are expected to surge rapidly across Orkney in the coming hours as the storm continues its eastward path.

#StormFloris hitting Scotland and a gust of 171kmh recorded at Aonach Mor which is on mountain at Alt. 1130m pic.twitter.com/DF2255bIpZ

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At the Parkdean Resorts Grannie's Heilan' Hame Holiday Park in Sutherland, Steven Topping shared with Radio Scotland's Drivetime the intense impact of Storm Floris. “If you try to stand in the wind, you're almost blown over,” he said, describing scenes of scattered debris, overturned chairs and tables. The family had enjoyed a barbecue just the day before—now replaced by high winds and power cuts, with no electricity at the site all afternoon. On a slightly hopeful note, he added, “The caravan is now rocking much less.” A herd of cows made a daring escape after Storm Floris blew down fencing in...

As Storm Floris continues to lash parts of the UK, several councils in Northern Ireland have temporarily shut outdoor spaces, including public parks and recycling centers, to ensure public safety. The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has advised people to stay away from forests and parks on Monday and Tuesday while strong winds persist. Meanwhile, in Dundonald, the Kempes Stone Road, which had been closed at Greengraves Road due to a fallen tree, has now been fully reopened following clearance efforts. From the so called sheltered east side of Barra as #StormFloris came through. Was filming the car being...