Storm Floris is set to bring strong winds and torrential rain to the region
Storm Floris is set to hit Merseyside on Monday, bringing strong winds and torrential rain. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for the region and much of the North West due to the storm, while in Scotland an amber warning has been issued.
The original warning for Liverpool came into force at 6am on Monday and remained in place into Tuesday, but this has since been updated to 6am until midnight on Monday.
According to the Met Office, Storm Floris is likely to bring a spell of unseasonably strong and potentially disruptive winds to the north on Monday.
The latest forecast for Liverpool shows winds of up to 47mph, while heavy rain is forecast from 10am until midday before easing slightly into the afternoon. Elsewhere in the UK in Scotland, winds of up to 80mph are expected on the coast.
The Met Office forecast for the North West said: “Any showers easing this evening with clear spells at first. Cloud thickening from the west with outbreaks of rain by dawn.
“Increasingly windy, especially at the coasts and over hills. Minimum temperature 15 °C.
“Storm Floris brings unseasonably strong winds during Monday, accompanied by heavy rain at first.
“Turning drier through the afternoon with sunny spells, though still windy. Maximum temperature 19 °C.”
Storm Floris will be the sixth named storm of the 2024/2025 naming season, the last named storm was Storm Éowyn in late January.
A map shared by the weather agency shows that all parts of Merseyside are covered by the alert.
Other areas of the North West covered by the yellow alert for wind are Blackburn with Darwen, Blackpool, Cheshire West and Chester, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Halton, Lancashire, Merseyside and Warrington.
Here’s what to expect, according to the Met Office
- Some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs, could happen
- Injuries and danger to life from flying debris are possible
- Power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage
- Injuries and danger to life could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties
- Some roads and bridges may close
- Road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected, with longer journey times and cancellations possible
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