Weather warnings have been upgraded to amber for most of Scotland as Storm Floris bears down on the UK. The warning lasts from 10:00 BST on Monday through to 22:00 and warns of danger to life as damage to buildings and trees due to storm conditions is expected.

Weather warnings are now in place in six counties as Storm Floris makes landfall in Ireland. Met Éireann has warned that the storm is likely to bring very strong and blustery southwest winds veering westerly, with some damaging gusts, as well as spells of heavy rain with a chance of thunder.

Train operator LNER has warned passengers not to travel north of Newcastle due to Storm Floris, while Avanti West Coast has advised its customers not to travel north of Preston as it will be "heavily affected" by the weather.