Storm Floris is impacting the UK starting Monday 4 August 2025, with heavy rain and winds reaching 90mph. Northern Ireland faces a yellow weather warning, leading to closures of outdoor spaces like parks and trails. Scotland has amber warnings and has canceled events, including the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, during a summer bank holiday. Travel disruptions, including flight cancellations by Aer Lingus and British Airways, have been reported, along with concerns for vulnerable groups as the storm approaches.
Several Aer Lingus flights have been cancelled between Belfast City Airport and Birmingham, Edinburgh, Leeds Bradford due to the storm. Emerald Airlines has cancelled six flights scheduled at Dublin Airport for Monday - both services to and from Donegal and the return service to Leeds Bradford.
In Northern Ireland, a yellow weather warning has been announced, leading to the closure of many outdoor spaces, including forests, country parks, and walking trails.
Storm Floris is expected to sweep across the UK from Monday 4 August, bringing heavy rain and winds of up to 90mph, prompting travel warnings.
Scottish Government minister Angela Constance urged people to check on the welfare of vulnerable neighbours as Storm Floris hits Scotland, particularly those elderly and infirm.
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