Met Office issues advice for dog owners in 68 areas ahead of Storm Floris

The Met Office have warned dog owners that Storm Floris could be so strong in coastal areas that their pets must be kept on leads near the water.

Brits are set to be battered by winds of up to 85mph moving in from across the Atlantic. According to the forecasters, Floris is set to bring "unseasonably strong winds" on Monday, along with "heavy rain" also expected to lash the UK at the start of next week.

The strongest winds are most likely across Scotland and the Met Office have issued a weather warning, which also covers in Northern Ireland, north Wales and the north of England from 6am on Monday to 6am on Tuesday. Heavy rain is also expected, with transport disruption expected. It comes after an exciting heatwave forecast with maps revealing the exact date a 39C heat plume will scorch the UK.

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The Met Office said: "If you are on the coast, stay safe during stormy weather by being aware of large waves. Even from the shore large breaking waves can sweep you off your feet and out to sea. Take care if walking near cliffs; know your route and keep dogs on a lead. In an emergency, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard."

People in impacted areas should prepare for potential damage to buildings, injuries and danger to life from flying debris and power cuts It added: "Winds will first ease in the west during later Monday, but remaining very strong overnight until early Tuesday in the east. Heavy rain may also contribute to the disruption in places."

It comes as the Met Office say another sweltering spell of hot weather is around the corner. A fourth heatwave of the summer now appears likely, with a very warm period on s the horizon for the UK, with temperatures expected to rocket up to 35C.

After weeks of rain and thunderstorms signalled a number of weather warnings, the mercury will dramatically rise in just over a fortnight. From August 13, things will begin to heat up again as the recent spell of showers is forgotten about after the jet stream dipped southwards. In an update covering a two-week period from Friday August 15, the Met Office have confirmed Brits will need to dig out the fans again.

"High pressure, and therefore fairly settled conditions overall, appears most likely for the second half of August, though the northwest may see more in the way of occasional rain or showers than other areas," the latest update read. "For most, predominantly dry weather is likely to continue, although short periods of showers and thunderstorms cannot be ruled out.

"Above average temperatures overall seem most likely, with the potential for hot spells to develop, especially in the east and south, these more probable further into August." High temperatures appear to be a key feature of this summer. The Met Office defines a heatwave as an extended period of hot weather relative to the expected conditions of the area at that time of year, which might be accompanied by high humidity.

What should we expect from yellow warning?

Here is what we can expect from the severe winds hitting the country on Monday and Tuesday, according to the Met Office.

• Some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs, could happen
• Injuries and danger to life from flying debris are possible
• Power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage
• Injuries and danger to life could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties
• Some roads and bridges may close
• Road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected, with longer journey times and cancellations possible