Storm Floris prompts danger to life warning for parts of UK

Met Office issues amber threat rating in Scotland with severe travel delays expected on Monday

High winds could pose a danger to life across parts of the UK on Monday, the Met Office has warned, as it upgraded the threat rating of Storm Floris from yellow to amber for Scotland.

The storm, which was officially named on Friday, is expected to hit Britain early on Monday morning. The Met Office issued warnings of potential injuries and danger to life" as a result of large waves and beach material being thrown on to sea fronts, coastal roads and properties" and flying debris".