Disruption continues for travelers as 22,000 remain powerless amid Storm Floris, officials advise caution
Storm Floris Continues to Cause Travel Disruptions and Power Outages in Scotland
Scotland is still reeling from the effects of Storm Floris, an unprecedented summer storm that hit on August 4, 2025. The storm has caused significant travel disruptions and power outages, primarily in the Highlands, the Moray coast, and Aberdeenshire.
According to Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN), about 22,000 homes are still without power. Around 50,000 homes have had power restored, but the storm caused widespread falling trees that damaged power lines, leading to these outages.
Travel disruption continues with ferry services to Scottish Islands disrupted, cancellations of flights mainly between Britain and Ireland, and severe train service delays and cancellations across Scotland on key routes including Inverness, Wick, Aberdeen, Edinburgh, and Glasgow Queen Street. ScotRail warned problems would linger until about 4pm on the day following the storm as tracks were checked for blockages.
Winds gusted up to 82mph at Wick Airport, potentially equaling Scotland’s highest-ever August gusts. Some mountain areas experienced gusts over 100mph, creating dangerous conditions with numerous fallen trees blocking roads and damage to property. An amber "danger to life" weather warning was issued across much of Scotland, with a yellow warning continuing into Tuesday for the Northern Isles due to residual high winds.
Helicopters are being used to assess damage to the power network, and the Scottish government held an emergency meeting to discuss the travel and power disruption caused by the storm. Emergency services and repair crews are facing challenges due to blocked roads and hazardous conditions, meaning the timeline to restore normal travel and power situations may extend.
In summary, Scotland is still experiencing notable travel disruption and significant power outages following Storm Floris, with strong winds and heavy rain causing widespread damage and ongoing recovery efforts. For the latest local forecasts and updates on travel disruptions, visit our website.
- Despite efforts to restore power, about 22,000 homes in Scotland remain without electricity, a consequence of the war that trees waged against power lines during Storm Floris.
- As Storm Floris leaves behind high winds and dangerous conditions, an amber weather warning remains in effect for the Northern Isles, serving as a reminder that though the storm has passed, the weather of recovery still rages on.
