Argyll and Bute Council reported on 4 August 2025 that Storm Floris is having an effect on its services, and published a page of useful information pointing residents to weather, flooding, travel and power cut sources.
The council said it was working to keep services running but that the weather was having some effect, and directed people to a service status page for updates on its own services1. No specific services were named as disrupted in the information published, and no figures for closures, cancellations or damage have been reported1.
"We work hard to keep council services running, but unfortunately, the weather is having some effect."
The page lists the following sources for households1:
| Topic | Source listed by the council |
|---|---|
| Weather forecasts and warnings | Met Office |
| Flooding updates | SEPA website |
| Travel and traffic information | Traffic Scotland |
| Power cuts | Call 105 free of charge to report or get information about power cuts in your area |
| General emergency preparedness | Ready Scotland |
On preparedness, the council describes Ready Scotland as "the Scottish Government's website to help people be more resilient to emergencies - with tips on the steps you can take to prepare your home, family, community or business for the unexpected"1.
Why it matters for households
The notice covers the Argyll and Bute council area, where council services may be affected while the storm passes. The council has not said which services are disrupted or for how long, so households in the area who rely on a particular service are directed to the council's service status updates1. For power cuts, the council gives the free number 105 for reporting or getting information about cuts in the local area1. For weather warnings, flooding updates and travel conditions, the council points to the Met Office, SEPA and Traffic Scotland respectively1. The council's own guidance on preparing for severe weather, including council help with bins and care and getting a home ready for cold weather and ice, is set out in its storms and snow hub, its page on council help in severe weather and its guidance on getting your home ready for cold weather and ice.
What happens next
The council has said updates on its services are available on its service status page1. No further timetable for Storm Floris has been published in the information released1.
Sources (1)
- Storm Floris - useful information, argyll-bute.gov.uk
