Updated: Storm Floris set to bring strong winds to Flintshire and surrounding areas
Update: The Met Office said the warning was last updated at 10:16 on Sunday 3 August 2025 to adjust the time when the warning will end. The alert is active from 06:00 until 23:59 on Monday.
Original report: Flintshire and other parts of North Wales face the possibility of strong and potentially disruptive winds early next week as Storm Floris approaches, prompting a 24-hour yellow weather warning from the Met Office.
The Met Office has forecast that from early Monday into early Tuesday there will be westerly wind gusts between 40 and 50 mph across inland areas, with the possibility of stronger gusts along exposed coasts and higher ground. Winds of 60 to 70 mph could be experienced, with even higher gusts possible on elevated terrain.
The yellow warning is active between 6am Monday and 6am Tuesday.
Residents in Flintshire and neighbouring counties including Conwy, Denbighshire, Gwynedd, and the Isle of Anglesey should prepare for potential impacts such as damage to buildings, flying debris, power cuts, and disruptions to travel including road, rail, air, and ferry services.
The Met Office advises people to secure loose items such as bins, garden furniture, trampolines, tents, sheds, and fences ahead of the storm. It also recommends checking travel conditions and timetables before setting out, as delays or cancellations may occur.
Coastal communities are urged to be cautious of large waves and beach material being thrown onto roads and properties. People walking near cliffs should stay aware of their routes and keep dogs on leads.
Council services and emergency responders are expected to monitor the situation closely, with safety advice emphasising preparedness for possible power outages by having torches, batteries, and mobile phone power packs ready.
Matthew Lehnert, Met Office Chief Meteorologist, said: “Across the warning area, many inland areas are likely to see gusts of 40-50 mph, with 60-70 mph more likely at higher elevations and around exposed coasts in Scotland. There is a small chance that some locations here could even record gusts of 85 mph.”
Winds will begin to ease in the west late on Monday but are expected to remain strong in eastern parts of the warning zone until early Tuesday.
Although named storms usually occur in autumn and winter, it is not uncommon for them to develop in summer months. The last named storm to affect the UK was Storm Éowyn in late January.
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