Storm Floris LIVE updates as weather and travel warnings issued

People are being urged to take care and plan ahead with Storm Floris set to batter the UK.

The Met Office has issued two weather warnings for today (August 4), including a yellow warning covering most of Greater Manchester.

Forecasters say 'unseasonably strong' winds could cause major disruption, with the warning coming into effect at 6am this morning and lasting until 11.59pm.

The warning also covers Merseyside, Lancashire, Cumbria, the North East, Scotland and Northern Ireland, plus parts of Cheshire, North Wales and Yorkshire.

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Meanwhile, a more severe amber warning for wind will come into force for 12 hours from 10am today across northern and central Scotland.

The Met Office warns Floris' strong winds could cause damage to buildings and 'danger to life' due to flying debris or waves in coastal areas, plus disruption to travel and power services.

Northern says trains across its network will face disruption today, with some routes running a reduced service, while TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast have issued a 'do not travel' warning in the worst affected areas.

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Drivers are also being urged to take care on roads, with gusty winds and periods of heavy rain forecast in many areas.

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Forecasters are warning people to expect disruption due to the storm.

A Met Office spokesperson said:

"Storm Floris will bring a spell of unusually windy weather for the time of year across the northern half of the UK on Monday. The highest winds are expected across Scotland between late morning and early evening.

"In some