Millions of Britons are bracing for Storm Floris with predicted winds of up to 85mph already causing 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.

Storm Floris is set to hit the UK on Monday, bringing winds of up to 85mph and heavy rainfall. The Met Office has issued amber and yellow warnings for northern England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and north Wales,

Train operators, including LNER and Avanti West Coast, have advised passengers not to travel north of Newcastle and Preston, respectively.