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There is a danger to life warning in place the Met Office has recorded wind speeds of 108mph in the Cairngorm summit, northeast Scotland.
Initial predictions were for wind to reach up to 90mph and in Aonach Mor, Inverness-shire the wind hit 106mph.
On the A87 heading to Portree on the Isle of Skye campervans were “blown over” and Police Scotland are advising driver to avoid the Bealach na Ba in Wester Ross as there is exceptionally strong winds.
Police Scotland said in a statement, “We have received multiple reports of campervans being blown over on the A87 between Broadford and Portree due to high winds caused by Storm Floris.
“We are advising motorists not to travel on the Bealach na Ba road and anyone with campervans should remain parked in sheltered areas until the wind speed reduces.”
Glasgow Airport has grounded flights to Islands dotted around Scotland, ScotRail is warning there is disruption in the West and the West coast.
ScotRail said, “Storm Floris is expected to break recorded wind speeds for the month of August across many areas, making this an extremely intense storm for the time of year.”
Ferry services have been cancelled, this includes Corran Ferry and Orknet Ferries due to the amber weather warning.
Storm Floris has also left around 10,000 homes without power since 10.30 on Monday morning affecting businesses and farms.
In a statement, ESB Networks said: “Yellow level winds associated with Storm Floris have led to a number of power outages across the country this morning, predominantly in the North West region.
“The impact on the electricity network has been modest and in line with previous such wind warnings.
“As of 10.30am, approximately 10,000 homes, farms and businesses across the country are without power.
“ESB Networks crews are mobilised in impacted areas and responding to power outages where safe to do so.”
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