LIVE UPDATES | Storm Floris – Wild Winds Lash UK, US Major Disruptions Ongoing

Flights at Orlando Airport have been suspended due to severe weather conditions, including thunderstorms. A tornado is expected to touch down near Lake Mary Jane, located southeast of Orlando, following what Noah Bergren, Weeknight Senior Meteorologist at Fox Orlando, called a “quick triple seabreeze collision.”

Just southeast of Orlando, close to Lake Mary Jane, Florida, a tornado is predicted to strike. According to Fox Orlando’s Weeknight Senior Meteorologist Noah Bergren, this follows a “quick triple seabreeze collision.” Around 7:15 p.m. EDT, he said, “a brief tornado may have touched down around Nova Road just north of 528 in somewhat rural regions.”The tornado threat was now “probably” over, the meteorologist added. Additionally, “Tornado Warning persists for Lake Mary Jane FL until 7:45 PM EDT,” according to the National Weather Service (NWS).

The Met Office amber warning for much of Scotland is set to expire at 23:00, with winds having peaked across most of the UK. However, strong gusts will persist overnight in the Northern Isles, Orkney, and Shetland, where wind speeds of 50-70 mph (80-113 km/h) are expected. A Met Office yellow warning remains in place until 08:00 Tuesday. Tomorrow is forecast to be noticeably calmer as Storm Floris shifts toward Scandinavia. While conditions will remain breezy, widespread stormy weather is not expected. Most areas will experience sunny spells with occasional showers, particularly in northern and eastern parts of the country. Watch: Storm Floris...

The latest updates include flood warnings for the River Strath Oykel and the Churchill Barriers in Orkney. A peak gust of 82mph was recorded in Wick, Caithness—Scotland’s strongest so far today outside mountain areas. Ferry services between the Isle of Man and north-west England continue to face delays and cancellations, while ScotRail expects rail disruption to persist into Tuesday. Meanwhile, several major bridges across Scotland remain partially or fully closed to traffic due to high winds.

Severe winds from Storm Floris have prompted widespread transport disruption, with multiple major bridges across Scotland shut for safety. The Tay Road Bridge is closed to all vehicles, while restrictions are in place on the Kincardine, Queensferry, Kessock, and Clackmannanshire bridges, particularly affecting high-sided vehicles and double-decker buses. The Tyne Bridge has also been closed due to extreme gusts. Meanwhile, both the A9 Dornoch Bridge and the Forth Road Bridge have been fully closed, highlighting the storm’s escalating impact on Scotland’s transport infrastructure. 🌉Bridge Update 🌉⌚ 19:30 Kessock Bridge – Closed to high sided vehicles Kincardine Bridge – High winds take care Queensferry...