The Met Office has issued ‘weather ready’ advice (Image: Getty )
UK households are being advised to stock up on a particular item ahead of next week, following a fresh warning from the Met Office. Weather experts have issued an alert for Storm Floris, which is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds to parts of the country on Monday, August 4.
Storm Floris was named on Friday, August 1. Brits were alerted that the area of low pressure is expected to drag “unseasonably strong winds” and “heavy rain” towards the country from the Atlantic. The Met Office also warns that “disruption is possible”. A yellow weather warning for wind has been put in place for Monday – starting at 6am and ending on Tuesday at 6am.
It covers the northern half of the UK, including the top part of Wales, northern England, all of Scotland, and Northern Ireland. Residents in these areas are being informed that they should anticipate some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs, which could occur, and injuries and danger to life from flying debris are possible.
The Met Office also warns that power cuts may occur, potentially impacting other services, such as mobile phone coverage. Some roads and bridges may close, and road, rail, air, and ferry services may be affected, with longer journey times and cancellations possible, reports Hull Live.
As a result of the impending bad weather, the government agency is urging people to be ‘weather aware’ and to ‘stay weather ready’. In a new post on X, the Met Office offered some advice about keeping yourself, your home, and your garden safe.
Stocking up on essentials like batteries and charged power banks can help you cope during a power cut (Image: Getty)
One piece of advice is to ” have basic supplies to hand,” such as stocking up on batteries, in case of a power cut. The Met Office lists: “Torch, batteries and a wind up or battery-operated radio. Water, any medication and a change of clothes. Ket documents and important phone numbers.”
A Met Office spokesperson added: “People cope better with power cuts when they have prepared for them in advance. It’s easy to do; consider gathering torches and batteries, a mobile phone power pack, and other essential items.”
Batteries serve a crucial function during blackouts as they provide an alternative power source to maintain vital devices and equipment running, ensuring both safety and comfort. They retain electricity generated by solar panels or from the mains supply, allowing you to maintain essential systems such as lighting, heating, and medical apparatus functioning when the primary power supply fails.
Batteries, especially pre-charged power banks, are excellent for operating phones and other communication devices. They enable you to stay connected with emergency services or relatives and obtain vital information. When electricity fails, it can seriously disrupt your everyday routine. Batteries and torches, for example, can reduce that inconvenience by allowing you to continue using essential equipment and helping you preserve some degree of normality.
The Met Office has issued a series of other tips on its X post, advising Brits to weatherproof their homes and gardens by ensuring fences and roof tiles are secure, outdoor furniture is secured, and outdoor items are stored away. It also recommends clearing the gutters and drains of any leaves and debris.
#StormFloris is forecast to bring strong winds and heavy rain for parts of the UK from Monday
Stay #WeatherReady and check out some advice from our partners about keeping yourself, your home and your garden safe
— Met Office (@metoffice) August 2, 2025
For those residing along the coast, the Met Office advises: “Check tide times if you’re heading to the coast. Stay away from cliff edges, especially after rainfall. Stay back from stormy seas – the waves can sweep you off your feet. If you see someone in trouble, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.”
What kind of weather will Storm Floris bring?
A spokesperson for the Met Office revealed: “Storm Floris will bring a spell of unusually windy weather for the time of year across the northern half of the UK early next week. The strongest winds are most likely to occur across Scotland during Monday afternoon and night, although there remains some uncertainty in the depth and track of Floris.
“Across the warning area, many inland areas are likely to see westerly wind gusts of 40-50 mph with 60-70 mph possible along exposed coasts and high ground, especially Scotland. There is a chance of a spell of even stronger winds developing for a time, with inland gusts of 60-70 mph and 85 mph along exposed Scottish coastlines and hills.
“Winds will first ease in the west during later Monday, but remain very strong overnight until early Tuesday in the east. Heavy rain may also contribute to the disruption in places.”
Which parts of the UK will Storm Floris hit?
Yorkshire & Humber
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- North Yorkshire
- West Yorkshire
- York
Wales
- Conwy
- Denbighshire
- Flintshire
- Gwynedd
- Isle of Anglesey
North East England
- Darlington
- Durham
- Gateshead
- Hartlepool
- Middlesbrough
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- North Tyneside
- Northumberland
- Redcar and Cleveland
- South Tyneside
- Stockton-on-Tees
- Sunderland
North West England
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Blackpool
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Cumbria
- Greater Manchester
- Halton
- Lancashire
- Merseyside
- Warrington
Central, Tayside & Fife
- Angus
- Clackmannanshire
- Dundee
- Falkirk
- Fife
- Perth and Kinross
- Stirling
Grampian
- Aberdeen
- Aberdeenshire
- Moray
Highlands & Eilean Siar
- Na h-Eileanan Siar
- Highland
Northern Ireland
- County Antrim
- County Armagh
- County Down
- County Fermanagh
- County Londonderry
- County Tyrone
Orkney & Shetland
- Orkney Islands
- Shetland Islands
SW Scotland, Lothian Borders
- Dumfries and Galloway
- East Lothian
- Edinburgh
- Midlothian Council
- Scottish Borders
- West Lothian
Strathclyde
- Argyll and Bute
- East Ayrshire
- East Dunbartonshire
- East Renfrewshire
- Glasgow
- Inverclyde
- North Ayrshire
- North Lanarkshire
- Renfrewshire
- South Ayrshire
- South Lanarkshire
- West Dunbartonshire
Storm Floris is set to bring strong winds and heavy rain (Image: Getty)
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What do the different colours of a Met Office warning mean?
Yellow warning: Yellow warnings can be issued for a range of weather situations. Many are issued when it is likely that the weather will cause some low-level impacts, including some disruption to travel in a few places.
Many people may be able to continue with their daily routine, but some will be directly impacted, and so it is important to assess whether you could be affected. Other yellow warnings are issued when the weather could bring much more severe impacts to the majority of people, but the certainty of those impacts occurring is much lower.
It is important to read the content of yellow warnings to determine which weather situation is being covered by the yellow warning.
Amber warning: There is an increased likelihood of impacts from severe weather, which could potentially disrupt your plans. This means there is the possibility of travel delays, road and rail closures, power cuts, and the potential risk to life and property.
You should contemplate altering your plans and taking measures to safeguard yourself and your property. It may be worth considering the weather’s impact on your family and community, and whether there are any necessary preparations to mitigate the effects of severe weather.
Red warning: Expect hazardous weather conditions, and if you haven’t already, take immediate action to ensure your safety and that of others from the severe weather’s impact. There is a high likelihood of life-threatening risks, significant disruption to travel and energy supplies, and potential widespread damage to property and infrastructure.
If possible, avoid travelling and heed the advice of emergency services and local authorities.