Britain is reeling from the devastating impact of Storm Floris, a violent weather system that has unleashed gusts of up to 90mph alongside relentless torrential rain, triggering flash flood warnings and causing disruption nationwide.
The Met Office issued an amber warning for wind as Storm Floris struck Scotland and parts of northern England, warning of 'widespread disruption and difficult conditions on roads and public transport' with gusts reaching 'up to 90mph in exposed locations'. Strong winds of 40–70mph have been recorded more widely inland.
