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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 20 June 2026 by the BritainNow weather desk. Data from national met services via Open-Meteo.
If you’re in or near Edinburgh, brace for disruption as Storm Floris pushes across eastern Scotland this afternoon. Severe gusts and persistent rain are expected, with a Met Office yellow warning covering the city and surrounding areas until late evening.
What should I expect from Storm Floris in Edinburgh?
Storm Floris is bringing sustained winds of 50–60 mph, with gusts likely to reach 70 mph along exposed coastal routes. Combined with heavy downpours of 30–40 mm, this raises the risk of localised flooding, fallen trees and travel delays. The main impact window is 12:00–20:00 on 23 February 2025, after which the system should start to ease. For the latest developments, keep an eye on the Moderate Rainfall Warning page and our UK weather hub.
Is travel affected and how can I stay safe?
Road and rail services across the Lothians are already reporting cancellations and speed restrictions. Edinburgh Airport advises checking your flight status before setting off. If you must go out, allow extra time, secure any loose garden items and avoid walking near cliffs or large trees. Power outages are possible, so charge devices and have a torch handy. Check the storm floris scotland map on the Met Office site for real‑time radar and rainfall totals.
Will Storm Floris affect other parts of the UK too?
Yes. While Edinburgh is at the centre, Storm Floris stretches across much of eastern Scotland and down to Northern Ireland, with Belfast also expecting strong gusts and heavy rain. A separate yellow warning covers the whole of storm floris uk.
When will the worst of Storm Floris pass?
For Edinburgh the strongest winds and heaviest rain should ease by around 8 pm on 23 February 2025. Showers may linger overnight, but conditions will calm through the early hours. For storm floris update times, refer to the Met Office tracker.
Is there a storm floris tracker I can use?
Yes. The Met Office’s interactive storm floris tracker shows live wind speeds, rainfall radar and warning polygons. It’s a reliable way to follow storm floris latest news and see when your area will be strongest.