Heavy wind and rain is expected, with weather warnings also in place across much of the UK and the Republic of Ireland.

Storm Floris is hitting the UK, bringing winds of up to 90mph. A yellow weather warning is in force for millions in the north of the country, with an amber alert fast approaching. Follow the latest below.

Weather warnings are coming into force with Storm Floris expected to cause severe travel disruption. A yellow warning for wind for northern parts of the UK became active at 6am on Monday and will last until 6am on Tuesday. The warnings have been upgraded to amber for much of Scotland, lasting from 10am to 10pm.