LATEST UPDATES: Storm Floris latest as gusts up to 80mph are recorded over the Tay Road Bridge

Andrew Batchelor
Aug 3
20 min read

Updated: Aug 5

Last updated: Tuesday 5 August, 07:00

Follow Dundee Culture for the best up to date information on Storm Floris. This page will continue to be updated as more information comes in throughout the storm.

Dundee is experiencing severe disruption today as Storm Floris passes over the city, bringing winds of up to 65mph, with 80+mph being reported on the Tay Road Bridge.

The Met Office upgraded its warning from yellow to amber, warning of a “danger to life” due to flying debris and falling trees.

The amber warning is in effect from 10am to 10pm, with a yellow alert in place before and after – from 6am to 10am, and again from 10pm to midnight.

Winds between 50-70mph are hitting inland areas, with 80-90mph gusts recorded in coastal and elevated locations. In Dundee, gusts of up to 65mph are affecting travel and public services.

The strongest winds initially struck western coastal areas this morning, and are now pushing across north-eastern Scotland as the storm continues its path.

Map of Storm Floris

at its height, 15:00

Updates

07:00 - 20:00

20:00

It’s now gone past 8pm, and Storm Floris has more or less moved on from Dundee.

The strongest winds have now eased across the city and surrounding areas, with the worst of the storm now affecting the far north and north-east of Scotland. While it remains breezy tonight and into Tuesday, the amber warning has expired, and conditions are expected to steadily improve.

It’s been a day of disruption across Dundee – from transport cancellations to service closures – and I have done my best to keep you updated throughout.

I’ll continue to add updates to this page if anything significant develops, but live coverage has now concluded.

A huge thank you to everyone who followed along, shared updates, and stayed safe. Let’s hope for calmer weather ahead.

19:55

🚨 BREAKING: The Tay Road Bridge has reopened to cars and single decker buses

19:26

Stagecoach suspends Fife to Dundee services

“Due to severe weather conditions caused by Storm Floris, the Tay Bridge is currently closed and we’re unable to run direct services from Fife to Dundee until further notice.

As the Kincardine Bridge has now reopened, services between Fife and Glasgow have resumed.

Plan ahead, allow extra time for your journey, and please use the app for the latest service information.

Thank you for your patience and understanding. Stay safe!”

19:00

Forecasters say Storm Floris has starting moving past the British Isles with winds beginning to ease across southern and central Scotland – but continuing to hammer the north and north-east.

The strongest gusts are now affecting areas like Caithness, Sutherland, Orkney and the far north-east, while conditions in Dundee and Tayside, though still blustery, are gradually improving.

It will stay windy overnight into Tuesday, with gusts of 30–40mph across most areas, and up to 50mph in exposed locations. Expect a day of sunshine and blustery showers tomorrow, but with less disruption.

Key developments today in Dundee:

❌ Tay Road Bridge fully closed to all vehicles since early afternoon

❌ Train services suspended from 12pm – all routes in and out of Dundee cancelled

❌ Bin collections suspended and recycling centres closed from noon

❌ Widespread closures:

Dundee Museum of Transport
Camperdown Wildlife Centre
Togs Clothing Bank
Leisure & Culture Dundee outdoor facilities
Multiple libraries (Central, Charleston, Fintry, Hub, Kirkton, Lochee)
Dundee Citizens Advice Bureau
Community hubs, gardens, cafés and clubs

❌ Cancelled events:

Dundee City Council’s Fostering & Adoption drop-in at V&A
Hawkhill Harriers training
Community sessions across Broughty Ferry and the East End

18:42

❤️ Dundee Culture sends a message of thanks to those out and about during the storm

“❤️❤️❤️ Massive shoutout to all the essential workers who’ve been out and about doing their jobs in today’s wild weather across Dundee, the local area, and beyond!

From postal workers and delivery drivers to public transport staff, emergency services, carers, council crews, and everyone in between – your efforts don’t go unnoticed. While many of us stayed indoors, either by working at home or in offices, you were out there keeping things going, often in difficult and sometimes dangerous conditions.

I’ve had a few messages come in, including one from Bev who shared the video I posted earlier – she told me her Royal Mail driver picked up her business parcels via Perth and didn’t expect them to manage, as the bridge was closed at the time. Also to the delivery driver who went out of their way to deliver our lunch today, thank you! That’s real dedication, and just one example of the extra miles people are going to today.

A special shoutout to Mila White who has so kindly been helping me with updates on the live feed today. Her support and quick info-sharing have made a real difference – it means so much, especially on a day like this!

Thank you to everyone making a difference out there - you’re legends”

17:57

🗣️ Dundee City Council provide updates

“Dundee City Council is continuing to monitor and respond to the impacts of Storm Floris, with an Amber weather warning for very strong winds remaining in place until 11pm on Monday, August 4.

A number of trees have come down across the city. Please continue to follow all safety advice, including exercising extra caution when travelling, while this weather warning is in force.

Gusts of up to 80mph have been recorded this afternoon on the Tay Road Bridge, but winds are forecast to ease overnight.

Council and partner services are therefore expected to operate as normal on August 5.

A small number of bin collections had to be postponed today for safety reasons.

These collections will now take place on August 5.

Affected households should put out their wheelie bins or food waste caddies from 7.30am. All scheduled Tuesday collections should also be presented as normal.

Baldovie and Riverside Recycling Centres are also expected to reopen on Tuesday, as will public toilets.”

17:54

How does the Met Office warning system work?

The weather warning for Storm Floris is still in place until 11pm tonight. But how does the Met Office warning system work?

The Met Office warning system is designed to inform the public and emergency services about the potential impacts of severe weather across the UK. Warnings are issued when weather conditions are likely to cause disruption or pose a risk to life. These alerts help people prepare in advance and stay safe during periods of extreme weather.

This system uses a colour-coded approach: yellow, amber, and red. A yellow warning advises people to be aware and stay updated, as disruption is possible. An amber warning, like the one currently issued for parts of the country due to Storm Floris, signals a higher likelihood of disruption and potential danger to life and property. A red warning, the most severe, is issued when extreme weather is expected to cause significant and widespread impact.

Storm Floris has triggered an amber warning due to forecasts of strong winds, with the Met Office warning of possible travel delays, power cuts, and damage to buildings and trees. The amber level reflects the increased risk and encourages people to take precautions, avoid unnecessary travel, and follow local guidance.

The Met Office issues warnings for various severe weather events including wind, rain, snow, ice, thunderstorms, and extreme heat. These are based not only on the expected conditions, but also their potential impact on people, transport, and infrastructure. With Storm Floris developing quickly, forecasts are being updated regularly to ensure people have the latest information.

17:38

A yacht ran aground in Dundee as choppy waters of the Tay continue to make waves as a result of the storm.

17:26

Most of the storm will pass by the evening but wind will still persist into the early hours.

17:00

Storm Floris continues to batter Dundee. The winds picked up immensely at around 3pm and there are strong winds continuing to affect the city.

16:38

The Tay Road Bridhe remains closed as high winds continue to batter Dundee. The Tay has been very choppy today

16:21

Several power cuts in Tayside and Fife have been reported by the SSEN.

16:14

Thank you so much for your kind comments on the coverage. It means so much. Dundee Culture is here to update folk on the storm. We’ve had thousands of people coming on reading live updates and to put your trust in Dundee Culture means the world.

Big shout out to Mila White who has been sending over information about closures and things that Storm Floris has affected. It means so much! Thank you Mila!

15:47

Stagecoach gives update on services, service only running hourly in Dundee

"Due to severe weather conditions caused by Storm Floris, the Tay Bridge, Kincardine Bridge, and Clackmannanshire Bridge are currently closed. As a result, we're currently unable to serve Glasgow and will serve Dundee hourly on service 99, with journeys running via Perth, until further notice.

We’re closely monitoring the situation and will post updates throughout the evening on our website and on the Stagecoach app.

Plan ahead, allow extra time for your journey, and please use the app for the latest service information.

Thank you for your patience and understanding. Stay safe!"

15:39

How Tay Road Bridge closures are decided during storms

Tay Road Bridge restrictions are guided by wind speed thresholds and real-time safety assessments. Here's how decisions are made:

At 45mph:❌ Closed to double-decker buses
At 60mph:❌ Closed to all vehicles except cars and single-decker buses❌ Walkway closed to pedestrians and cyclists
At 80mph:❌ Bridge closed to all vehicles

🟡 Reopening after high winds: After winds hit 80mph, the bridge will only reopen once gusts have been consistently dropping for around 30 minutes, backed by site-specific Met Office forecasts. A structural safety check is also carried out before reopening to the public.

Who can and cannot cross when restrictions are in place?

✅ Permitted when open to cars and single-decker buses only:

Standard cars (no trailers or loaded roof racks)
Unmodified transit vans
Single-decker buses
Ambulances (case-by-case, depending on emergency and agreed with Bridge Control)

❌ Not permitted:

High-sided HGVs (rigid or articulated)
Tankers, tippers, and car transporters
Furniture vans, curtain-sided vehicles, and modified transit vans
Vehicles with trailers or caravans
Motorcycles, cyclists, and 3-wheeled cars
Any vehicle judged unsafe by the duty supervisor

👣 The central walkway is closed to pedestrians and cyclists when only cars and single-decker buses are allowed. Bridge operators urge all drivers to respect restrictions – they are in place for everyone's safety.

15:19

More closures announced:

❌ GOAL Academy - all sessions off

❌ Larick Cafe Tayport

15:17

⚡ Update from Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks

"Storm Floris is now moving across Scotland, bringing with it sustained storm-force winds. Gusts are forecast to reach 100mph in some exposed areas, and will persist overnight in the north east.

We’re expecting this severe summer storm to affect power supplies, and we’re already well prepared, with hundreds of extra team members ready to reconnect homes and repair network damage as soon as it’s safe to do so.

We’ve also got more people on shift, to answer your questions over the phone or via social media, and we’ve already sent 100,000 texts to our more vulnerable customers with help and advice.

The worst of the winds are expected later this afternoon and into the evening – and we want to reassure you we’re ready to respond.

Please remember - if you see any damage to our equipment, stay back, don’t touch it and instead report it to us directly by calling 105, or via our Power Track website, and our engineers will investigate as soon as possible."

15:00

Storm Floris continues to cause widespread disruption across Dundee this afternoon, with wind gusts now exceeding 100mph in parts of Scotland. The Tay Road Bridge is now fully closed to all vehicles, with drivers being advised to divert via Perth.

Here’s what we know as of 3pm:

🌬️ Winds in Glenshee have reached 106mph, and speeds in Dundee continue to rise

❌ Tay Road Bridge is now CLOSED to all vehicles
❌ All train services in and out of Dundee suspended from 12pm
❌ Bin collections, recycling centres, and public toilets closed early
❌ Leisure & Culture Dundee: All outdoor facilities and several libraries (including Central, Charleston, Fintry, Hub, Kirkton & Lochee) are closed
❌ More closures: Dundee Museum of Transport, Camperdown Wildlife Centre, Togs Children’s Clothing Bank, Dundee Citizens Advice Bureau, Dundee East Community Sports Hub, Campy Growers, Dawson Park Community Garden, Harbour Café Tayport, Dundee Women’s Hub, Insight Counselling, Cairine Fruit Farm, Party Wizard, and Feeling Strong
❌ Dundee City Council’s Adoption & Fostering event at V&A cancelled
❌ Dundee Hawkhill Harriers training cancelled
🚌 Xplore Dundee & Ember buses still running, but delays are likely
✈️ Dundee Airport: Morning and afternoon flights cancelled

📢 Dundee City Council and services continue to monitor the situation. More updates to follow throughout the afternoon. Please continue to avoid unnecessary travel and take all safety advice seriously.

14:37

🚨 BREAKING: Tay Road Bridge CLOSED to all vehicles as a result of Storm Floris. Operators on the bridge are advising motorists to divert via Perth.

14:15

Glenshee has reported gusts of up to 106mph according to maps shared by Network Rail.

14:14

❌ Central Library has announced that it will close at 3pm with other Leisure and Culture Dundee libraries closing as a result of the storm including Charleston, Fintry, Hub, Kirkton, and Lochee libraries.

14:03

More closures this afternoon:

❌ Feeling Strong

❌ Strathmartine Bowling Club

14:00

That's me back! Winds continue to cause disruption in Dundee and across Scotland this afternoon.

12:40

Just taking a lunch break at 1pm! Will immediately post if I see any major updates! Will be back at 2pm with the updates!

12:01

❌ Dundee Rangers Services advise the public not to visit their sites due to the storm

12:00

Here’s the latest as we hit 12pm:

As winds strengthen across the city, more cancellations and service suspensions are being confirmed. Here’s the latest at midday:

❌ Bin collections across Dundee have been suspended from 12pm – residents should remove bins from kerbside. Missed collections will resume Tuesday 5 August

❌ Baldovie & Riverside Recycling Centres and public toilets are closing early today

❌ Tay Road Bridge is now closed to high-sided vehicles, double-deckers and motorcyclists – cars and single-decker buses still permitted

❌ All Leisure & Culture Dundee outdoor facilities are closed for the day

❌ Dawson Park Community Garden, Dundee East Community Sports Hub, and Dundee Hawkhill Harriers have cancelled all activities today

❌ More closures: Insight Counselling, Dundee Women’s Hub, Cairine Fruit Farm, Party Wizard, Campy Growers, and Harbour Café Tayport

❌ Dundee City Council’s Adoption & Fostering event at V&A Dundee has been cancelled

🌬️ With wind speeds set to increase further this afternoon, more disruption is expected. Stay tuned for continuing updates.

11:54

❌ Dundee City Council issue updates on bin collections, suspending at noon

“Due to Storm Floris, all scheduled household bin, recycling and trade waste collections for today (August 4) will be suspended at noon.

Residents/businesses are asked to remove any wheelie bins or food waste caddies from the kerbside after that time.

Any collections that were scheduled and not completed on August 4 will be returned for on Tuesday, August 5.

Please re-present your wheelie bins or food waste caddies from 7.30am on August 5.

Baldovie & Riverside Recycling Centres will close at noon on August 4. Both recycling centres are scheduled to reopen on Tuesday, August 5 at 9am.

Public toilets will be closing early today.

11:36

❌ Dundee East Community Sports Hub cancels their upcoming sessions as a result of the storm

11:35

❌ Dawson Park Community Garden cancels their events today as a result of the storm

❌ Harbour Cafe Tayport has also announced closure for today

❌ Campy Growers also announce cancellations today

11:28

🚨 More closures announced:

❌ Insight Counselling

❌ Dundee Women’s Hub

❌ Cairine Fruit Farm

❌ Party Wizard

11:25

❌ All Leisure and Culture outdoor facilities are CLOSED today

“Due to the expected adverse weather conditions as a result of Storm Floris, we have decided to close all outdoor facilities on Monday, 4 August. This precautionary measure is being taken to prioritise the safety and well-being of everyone involved.

Please note that all other services and operations will continue as usual.”

11:22

❌ The Tay Road Bridge is now CLOSED to high sided vehicles and motorcyclists

Here is the updates as of 11:20am:

❌ Double decker buses: CLOSED

❌ High Sided Vehicles: CLOSED

❌ Motorcyclists: CLOSED

✅ Cars and Single Decker Buses: Open

✅ Northbound: Open

✅ Southbound: Open

11:20

❌ Dundee Hawkhill Harriers have cancelled their training sessions today as a result of the weather

“❗️TRAINING CANCELLED

Due to the current amber weather warning in place for Storm Floris, club training has been cancelled tonight (Monday 4th August 2025) in the interests of safety. All outdoor Active Dundee facilities are closed today.

Training will resume as normal on Wednesday 6th August 2025.”

11:18

❌ Dundee City Council’s Fostering and Adoption Drop-In Event at V&A Dundee has been cancelled as a result of the storm

“The Fostering and Adoption drop-in event at V&A Dundee today (4 August) has been cancelled due to Storm Floris.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.”

11:00

Winds continue to strengthen across Dundee as Storm Floris begins to take hold. Disruption remains limited for now, but more closures and delays are being confirmed:

❌ The Tay Road Bridge is CLOSED to double decker buses

❌ Dundee Museum of Transport and Camperdown Wildlife Centre are closed today

❌ Togs Children’s Clothing Bank is also shut due to weather

✅ Dundee United Community Trust’s camp is still going ahead

🎥 DCA is open, but shop opens later at 12:30pm – contact box office if you can’t make it

🚕 Tele Taxis is running, but expect delays and longer wait times

💨 Winds are just beginning to pick up in Dundee – the strongest impact is expected this afternoon and evening

And thank you to Mila White for letting me know about some of these updates! It’s much appreciated!

10:59

Other updates on what’s open and closed

❌ Togs Children’s Clothing Bank is closed

🟢 Dundee United Community Trust camp is ON

10:58

❌ Camperdown Wildlife Centre announces closure

Please note that all other services and operations will continue as usual.

Thank-you for your patience and support.”

10:57

🚕 Tele Taxis issue update

"Due to the heavy rain and stormy conditions, please be aware that some delays may occur as we prioritize safety for both passengers and drivers. ⛈️

✅ We are still operating, but:

• Traffic is slower across most routes

• Visibility is reduced

• Pickup times may be longer than usual

We appreciate your patience and understanding. If you have a booking and need to make changes or check on an ETA, please contact us directly at 📞 01382 825825

Your safety is our priority – stay dry and travel safe! 💛”

10:53

🍔 The Shack Street Food have just announced on their Instagram that they are closed for today and will reopen tomorrow!

10:48

🗣️ Dundee Culture latest comment:

“Just to clarify – Storm Floris is a wind storm, not a rain storm. Some areas may not have felt the full impact yet, but it is still set to affect others, particularly for us here in the north-east of Scotland.

Here in Dundee, winds are only now starting to pick up. It’s frustrating to see people downplay the situation when we’re still in the early stages of the storm. Please take the warnings seriously – this is about keeping people safe.”

10:45

❌ The Tay Road Bridge is CLOSED to double decker buses as winds begin to pick up

10:19

🎥 Dundee Contemporary Arts issues update

“DCA is open! Our Box Office is open at 10:00 as usual but please note: DCA Shop will only open at 12:30.

All screenings will be going ahead as planned but if you can’t make it due to the weather, do just contact our Box Office team who’ll be happy to help. Stay safe everyone!”

10:02

❌ Dundee Museum of Transport has announced closure for today

10:00

Storm Floris is now officially underway in Dundee, with the amber weather warning from the Met Office active from 10am until 10pm today.

Wind gusts are expected to reach up to 65mph, with significant disruption possible throughout the day across transport, services and public spaces.

Here’s a recap of the key developments so far:

All rail services in and out of Dundee will be suspended from 12pm, with ScotRail and LNER cancelling all trains to and from the city

A 50mph speed restriction is now in place across all other Scottish rail lines from 9am

Tay Road Bridge remains open for now, but disruption and possible restrictions are expected – drivers should plan ahead

Xplore Dundee and Stagecoach buses are running as normal as of 10am, though services may be affected later

Strong winds and potential debris may impact roads like the A92, A90 and Broughty Ferry Road – drivers are urged to travel with care

Dundee Airport flights have been cancelled this morning as a result of the conditions

Other latest updates at a glance:

🏛️ Tourist attractions: No confirmed closures in Dundee at this time – all remain open as of 10am

🔨 Dundee Trusted Trader: Advises residents to avoid hiring doorstep callers for storm-related repairs – use trustedtrader.info or call 01382 436260

🧘‍♀️ UrbanFit Broughty Ferry: Sessions can be rescheduled if clients prefer not to travel – contact directly to rearrange

🎒 Dundee and Angus College: Campuses remain open, but students and staff are encouraged to review travel plans and stay up to date with weather alerts

🚌 Ember: Bus services are running, but delays and cancellations are possible depending on road conditions – passengers can change or cancel tickets for free

❌ Dundee Citizens Advice Bureau: Office is closed today for safety reasons – phone and email services remain available

📢 Dundee City Council: Monitoring the storm throughout the day – services may be disrupted depending on impact

Further updates will be shared as more information comes in. Please stay safe.

09:56

No updates on tourist attractions in Dundee as of yet. Everything remains opens for the time being.

09:44

🔨 Dundee Trusted Traders issue update

“With the current and predicted weather conditions, residents are reminded not to contract with doorstep callers offering to do repair work. Use the Dundee Trusted Trader Scheme. Visit trustedtrader.info or Call 01382 436260”

09:28

🧘‍♀️ UrbanFit Broughty Ferry issues update

“Morning folks. In light of Storm Floris & today's Yellow & Amber weather warnings, if you feel you'd rather not travel, please just give me a message & we can reschedule your session.”

Stay safe🌧️

09:25

🎒 Dundee and Angus College issues update

“The Met Office has issued an Amber warning for Storm Floris from 10:00 to 22:00 today, with strong winds expected across Scotland, including Tayside and Fife.

College campuses will remain open, but please:

🟣 Review your travel arrangements carefully

🔵 Stay up to date with local weather alerts

🟣 Only travel if it is safe to do so”

09:22

🚌 Ember issues updates on their bus schedules

“As of 08:00 on 4th August, Ember's services are scheduled to run as normal.

We will travel as safely as possible throughout the weather warnings. However, please be aware that road and traffic conditions are likely to introduce delays and service cancellations are possible. As usual, we will always make safety for passengers and drivers the first priority.

You can change or cancel your ticket for free at any time by logging into your Ember account. Stay safe and allow plenty of time for your journey if you are travelling during the weather warnings.”

09:19

❌ Dundee’s Citizen Advice Bureau announces office closures for today

“NOTICE: Due to the extreme weather conditions, as a result of Storm Floris, the office will be closed today. This decision has been taken to ensure the safety of our staff, volunteers and clients. The phone line and emails will continue to operate as normal.”

09:11

How and why are storms named in the UK?

In the UK, storms are named to make it easier for the public and media to communicate warnings and stay informed.

The system, introduced in 2015 by the Met Office in partnership with Met Éireann (Ireland’s national weather service) and later joined by the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute, aims to raise awareness of severe weather events and help people take action to stay safe.

Storms are given names when they are likely to cause medium or high impacts, such as travel disruption, damage to buildings, power cuts or risk to life.

The names are selected in advance, using suggestions from the public, and released as a list covering a 12-month period from September to August, which aligns with the traditional storm season.

The list follows an alphabetical order but excludes certain letters like Q, U, X, Y, and Z to ensure consistency with international naming practices.

Each year’s list includes a mix of male and female names, reflecting diversity and inclusivity.

The naming process has been shown to improve public engagement with warnings, making people more likely to take precautions when a storm has a clear, memorable name.

09:10

❌ Dundee Airport flights cancelled

Blustery conditions brought by Storm Floris have caused major disruption at Dundee Airport today, grounding several flights.

Both the mid-morning arrival from Heathrow and the afternoon service from Kirkwall were cancelled, leaving inbound passengers unable to reach the city.

Outbound journeys have also taken a hit, with early morning and lunchtime departures to Heathrow and Kirkwall respectively scrapped due to the high winds.

09:07

Dundee City Council have given an update on their Facebook page

“An Amber weather warning is in place as Storm Floris brings very strong winds to Dundee and surrounding areas from 10am until 10pm today (August 4).

Dundee City Council is monitoring the storm and services may be subject to disruption as the day progresses.”

09:00

Here’s the latest as we hit 9am!

Storm Floris continues to approach, with gusts of up to 65mph expected to hit Dundee and parts of Scotland later today. Widespread disruption is likely as conditions worsen through the day.

Rail services to and from Dundee will be suspended from 12pm, with both ScotRail and LNER cancelling all journeys involving the city. Anyone planning to travel by train is urged to make alternative arrangements.

The Tay Road Bridge remains open for now, but delays and restrictions are anticipated as wind speeds increase. Bridge authorities are advising travellers to plan ahead and allow extra time for their journeys.

Xplore Dundee buses are currently running as normal, though the operator has warned that services may be affected if conditions deteriorate.

08:51

That's the rain on! ☔

08:35

Storm Floris doesn't properly arrive until mid morning according to forecasts. Normally, we have storms that move into land overnight but no one storm is the same! This is more of a wind storm rather than a rain storm. The amber warning doesn't take affect until 11am.

08:00

Here is the latest as we hit 8am:

Dundee and Scotland is set to face winds up to 65mph later today as Storm Floris expects to cause disruption

All trains coming in and out of Dundee have been suspended with ScotRail and LNER cancelling all journeys to and from the city from 12pm

Disruptions on the Tay Road Bridge are expected with the operators urging those who are travelling to plan ahead

Xplore Dundee is running operations as usual but does not rule out that disruption will take place on their services later

07:42

🌉 The Tay Road Bridge gives update

“Storm Floris is expected to bring disruption today. High winds will bring restrictions on the bridge. Please plan your journeys with this in mind.”

07:15

🚌 Xplore Dundee gives update

The bus service has stated that all operations are resuming as normal but advises people planning their journey to check for updates.

07:00

Good morning Dundee! Hope you're well!

Welcome to Dundee Culture’s live updates on Storm Floris as it is expected to batter Dundee and Scotland later today with winds as high as 65mph.

Closures and service disruptions

🟢 All NHS Tayside services

❌ Dundee Citizens Advice Bureau

Tourist attractions

🟢 Dundee Contemporary Arts

❌ Camperdown Wildlife Centre - outdoor areas

❌ Dundee Museum of Transport

❌ SaltDog Marine – all trips cancelled on Monday

Other outdoor attractions across Dundee and Tayside, including nature reserves and coastal walkways, may close temporarily due to safety concerns.

Schools and universities

Schools are currently off for the summer holidays until Tuesday 19 August.

🟢 Abertay University - The University campus will remain open and activities will continue as planned, however please consider your travel arrangements, stay up to date with weather information and only travel if it is safe to do so.

🟢 Dundee and Angus College - College campuses will remain open, but please review your travel arrangements carefully, stay up to date with local weather alerts, and only travel if it is safe to do so.

Tay Road Bridge status

✅ Double decker buses: OPEN

✅ High Sided Vehicles: OPEN

✅ Motorcyclists: OPEN

✅ Cars and Single Decker Buses: OPEN

✅ Northbound: OPEN

✅ Southbound: OPEN

✅ Lift: OPEN

✅ Walkway: OPEN

Travel and road disruptions

🚆 Rail

❌ All services to and from Dundee have been cancelled from 12pm Monday due to safety concerns. Speed restrictions (50mph) on all other routes from 9am Monday

🚌 Bus

🟢 No disruptions to Xplore Dundee

⚠️ Stagecoach - Fife to Dundee route suspended

🟢 No disruptions to Ember, but you can change or cancel your ticket for FREE at anytime

This very likely may change as the storm progresses.

🚗 Roads

Wind-related incidents may cause temporary closures on rural and exposed routes. Motorists should drive with extreme caution, especially on open stretches like the A92, A90, and Broughty Ferry Road.

Power and Utility Services

Energy providers are warning of possible power cuts in exposed areas. Emergency teams will be on standby, but restoration may be delayed in high winds.

Anyone using home medical equipment dependent on electricity is advised to ensure backup systems are in place or seek temporary accommodation with reliable power.

What are the Met Office and police advising?

The Met Office:

Flying debris causing injury or risk to life
Damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs
Road and bridge closures
Power outages
Longer journey times and potential cancellations

Dundonians are advised to secure loose items, avoid unnecessary travel, and check in on neighbours who may need assistance.

Police Scotland:

Police Scotland is warning of a high risk of disruption, with hazardous travel conditions expected.

Drivers and travellers are urged to prepare ahead of time by:

Ensuring your phone is fully charged and having an alternative route in mind

Carrying enough fuel, along with warm clothing, food and water in case of long delays
Respecting all road closure signs, which are in place for safety reasons
Keeping in mind that blocked roads could prevent emergency and recovery services from reaching those in need
Staying tuned to radio and news outlets for ongoing updates
Checking in with your local council via social media or their website for area-specific alerts
You can also find the latest information from the Met Office, Ready Scotland, and Traveline for public transport updates. For real-time road conditions, follow @OfficialTrafficScotland on X.