Weather warnings have been upgraded to amber for most of Scotland as Storm Floris bears down on the UK.The warning lasts from 10:00 BST on Monday through to 22:00 and warns of danger to life as damage to buildings and trees due to storm conditions is expected.

Met Eireann has issued a series of Status Yellow wind and rain warnings for counties in the north and west of the country. A w ind warning has been issued for Clare, Galway, Mayo, Sligo with possible impacts including d angerous travelling conditions, structural damage, fallen trees, debris and loose objects, power outages and wave overtopping.