The Met Office added: "Storm Floris will bring a spell of unusually strong west or northwesterly winds to much of Scotland during Monday. "Gusts of 50 to 70mph are expected for many parts, and are likely to reach 80 to 90mph on some exposed coasts, hills and bridges.

The Met Office has issued a weather update as the UK prepares to be hit by Storm Floris, bringing "unseasonably strong winds" over the next days. Strong winds and heavy rain are expected on Monday, August 4, as part of Storm Floris, which was named by the Met Office on Friday.