Storm Floris, named by the Met Office, is predicted to have "unseasonably strong winds". The amber warning covers a wide area from the central belt - including Glasgow and Edinburgh - to the Highlands. Gusts of up to 85mph are likely to hit exposed western coastlines and hills, while winds of 70mph are expected elsewhere.

Storm Floris is set to batter parts of the UK today, with 'unseasonably strong' winds of up to 90mph expected, the Met Office has warned.

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.