Storm Floris: northern UK braces for high winds and travel disruption – live updates

Amber alert due in Scotland with warnings winds could reach 85mphThe Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo performance this evening has been cancelled due to Storm Floris.Edinburgh Tattoo wrote in a post on X:We’re sorry to announce that due to adverse weather warnings, we have made the difficult decision to cancel tomorrow’s performance on 4 August at 9:30 pm. We understand this will be disappointing, but the safety of our audience, performers and staff is our top priority.We’re asking anyone with garden equipment, such as tents, trampolines or furniture, to secure items so that they don’t blow onto the tracks and interfere with lineside equipment. Continue reading...

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