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Storm Floris batters Scotland with 90 mph winds, disrupts travel and festivals
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Storm Floris batters Scotland with 90 mph winds, disrupts travel and festivals

  • The Associated Press

Authorities in Scotland have canceled trains and closed parks as a rare summer storm brings destructive winds to northern Britain. The U.K.'s Meteorological Office on Monday issued an "amber" wind warning in Scotland for Storm Floris, indicating potential risks to lives and property. Wind gusts reached 90 miles per hour, along with heavy rain. Floris hits during the busy tourism season, affecting events like the Edinburgh Fringe arts festival. The Edinburgh Military Tattoo has canceled Monday's outdoor performance. Train services across much of Scotland have been canceled and some ferry crossings have also been scrapped. The storm also could hit parts of Northern Ireland, Wales, and northern England.

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