Storm Freya set to bypass Scotland but weather will remain wet and windy

Weathermen have officially removed Scotland from the path of Storm Freya, a severe Atlantic weather system due to hit the UK today.

Parts of southern Scotland had been warned of a “danger to life” event as winds whip up to 80mph.

However, Freya will now move south of the border though Scotland will still endure a wet and windy afternoon.

Storm Freya is set to bring strong winds, dangerous conditions and travel disruption to the rest of Britain today.

Forecasters predict it will hit this afternoon and be severe enough to risk injuries and danger to life from flying debris and large waves.

There could also be damage to buildings and trees, with travel disruption and power cuts possible.

The Met Office has issued a severe weather warning, which runs from 3pm today to 6am tomorrow.

It is advising people to be aware of possible hazards including tiles being blown from roofs, fallen branches and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts and coastal roads.

Gusts between 55mph and 65mph can be expected, with wind speeds reaching up to 80mph in coastal areas.

The warning came on the same day the forecaster provisionally announced that last month set a new temperature record, with average maximum daily peaks of 10C.

The last record of 9.8C was set in 1998.

The average mean temperature for February was 6.0C – the second warmest on record.