Scots are being urged to stay indoors as Storm Floris approaches. Much of Scotland will be battered by heavy rain and winds of up to 85mph, the Met Office warned as it upgraded warnings to amber. The forecaster said injuries and danger to life are expected from large waves hitting seafronts, coastal roads and properties.

Storm Floris has already led to ferry cancellations as Brits are set to be battered by heavy rain and strong winds on Monday, with the Met Office issuing a rare amber weather warning

Wind gusts of more than 80 miles per hour are possible on Monday, especially in Scotland, as officials warned residents to stay inside.