Storm Floris is set to batter parts of the UK on Monday with unseasonably strong winds, the Met Office has announced.
A yellow warning for wind has been issued for northern parts of the country from 6am on Monday to 6am on Tuesday.
The latest named storm of 2025 will bring "unusually windy weather" for this time of year and heavy rainfall is also forecast, the Met Office said.
Many inland parts of the warning area will see westerly gusts of 40 to 50mph and exposed coasts and high ground could see them reach 70mph.
There is a chance that winds could reach 85mph on Scottish coastlines and hills.
The strongest winds will most likely affect Scotland on Monday afternoon and night but "there remains some uncertainty in the depth and track of Floris", the Met Office said.
It added: “Winds will first ease in the west during later Monday but remaining very strong overnight until early Tuesday in the east.
“Heavy rain may also contribute to the disruption in places.”
The warning zone covers Scotland, parts of Northern Ireland, north Wales and the north of England.
Met Office meteorologist Alex Burkill said: "It's not that often that we get storms during the summer months, but it's worth bearing in mind that at this time of year we could see some increased disruption because of the fact that the trees are full of leaf and there are lots of outdoor activities planned."
He added: "You may be camping, you may be trying to head to a festival… as a result we could see some significant impacts because of not only the rain, but also the winds."
Flying debris may cause injuries and pose a danger to life in places inside the warning zone, the Met Office said.
As could “large waves and beach material being thrown on to sea fronts, coastal roads and properties”, it added.
It is possible tiles will be blown from roofs and there may be power cuts. The weather could also disrupt road, rail, air and ferry services, and close bridges.
(PA) Note: This article has been edited with the help of Artificial Intelligence.
