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.

Scots are being warned to plan ahead as Storm Floris is set to batter parts of the country with winds of up to 85mph.

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.