(VOVWORLD) - 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.
 People seek shelter during Storm Floris on the northern coast of Northern Ireland, in Portstewart, August 4, 2025. (Photo: REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton) |
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.
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. 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.
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.