The Met Office has issued a warning to Britons ahead of Storm Floris.
The national weather agency urged people to only open doors where “needed” during the “unusually windy weather” for this time of year.
Parts of the UK are expected to be hit with 85mph gales and heavy rain.
The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning of “Injuries and danger to life from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties.”
Forecasters warn of some damage to trees and buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs
Travel disruptions are expected, along with longer journey times and cancellations, as road, rail, air, and ferry services are affected.
Britons were also warned that flying debris could also lead to “Injuries or danger to life”
They have not ruled out power cuts that have the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage.
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The Met Office has issued a warning to Britons ahead of Storm Floris
A yellow warning for wind was also issued for northern parts of the country from 6am on Monday to 6am on Tuesday.
The Met Office posted advice on social media linking to advice on how to stay safe in a storm.
It read: “Storm Floris is forecast to bring strong winds and heavy rain for parts of the UK from Monday. Stay #WeatherReady and check out some advice from our partners about keeping yourself, your home, and your garden safe.”
The Met Office said the strongest winds will most likely affect Scotland on Monday afternoon and night, but “there remains some uncertainty in the depth and track of Floris”.
It added: “Winds will first ease in the west during later Monday but remaining very strong overnight until early Tuesday in the east. Heavy rain may also contribute to the disruption in places.”
Scotland, parts of Northern Ireland, north Wales and the north of England are covered in the warning zone.
Residents in the affected areas are advised to take several precautionary measures when severe weather approaches, including remaining indoors and “open[ing] internal doors only as needed, and close them behind you”.
Anyone venturing outside is told to avoid proximity to buildings and trees.
Outdoor items like garden furniture and ladders need to be secured to prevent them from becoming dangerous projectiles, the agency warns.
They add that all windows and doors require firm closure and fastening, particularly on the side facing the wind. Garage doors and other large openings need special attention.
Forecasters said that vehicles should ideally be stored in garages, but if that’s not possible, they must be positioned away from structures, trees and walls, with motorists warned of heightened risks on bridges and exposed roads.
Following the storm, fallen cables and weakened structures may also pose ongoing threats to passersby.
Alex Burkill, a Met Office meteorologist, said: “It’s not that often that we get storms during the summer months, but it’s worth bearing in mind that at this time of year we could see some increased disruption because of the fact that the trees are full of leaf and there are lots of outdoor activities planned.
“You may be camping, you may be trying to head to a festival… as a result, we could see some significant impacts because of not only the rain, but also the winds.”
Storm Floris is the sixth named storm of the 2024-25 season, which runs from early September to late August.
Named storms are more frequent in late autumn and winter but are “not uncommon” for summer, the Met Office said.
The average cost of damage each year from storms in the UK is at least £300million, according to service.
The agency adds that wind-related building failures have caused 184 deaths between 1962 and 1995.
