Severe Storm Floris Disrupts UK with High Winds and Power Outages

Storm Floris has caused widespread disruption across the UK, particularly affecting Scotland during the summer bank holiday. The severe weather brought gusts reaching up to 80 mph, leading to over 22,000 power outages, cancellations of numerous flights, trains, and ferry services, and the closure of multiple bridges. Authorities issued an amber weather warning until 11:00 PM BST for most of Scotland, complemented by a yellow warning covering northern England, North Wales, and Northern Ireland. Several major events, including the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo and Fringe by the Sea performances in North Berwick, were canceled due to safety concerns. In South Uist, part of the Outer Hebrides, wind speeds peaked at 80 mph in the afternoon, with other regions experiencing gusts of 70 mph. Many reports have documented trees and campervans overturned in severely affected areas. Since midnight, western Scotland has received between 25mm to 50mm of rainfall, while rainfall in England and Wales was comparatively lighter. The yellow weather alert remains active for the Northern Isles until 8:00 AM Tuesday, and until late evening for other regions. Storm Floris marks the sixth named storm...