Storm Floris: A Timeline of Disruption and Preparedness
The UK is currently experiencing the impact of Storm Floris, an unusually potent weather system for the summer season. Officially named on Friday, August 1, this storm quickly garnered attention due to its projected strength and the uncharacteristic timing of its arrival. Floris marks the sixth named storm of the 2024-2025 storm naming season, a period that typically sees its most severe weather during the late autumn and winter months.