BBC Morning Live doctor issues stark health warning amid Storm Floris

Doctor Punam Krishan, NHS GP and regular on BBC Morning Live, has warned that if you're feeling off, Storm Floris is likely to blame. The second storm of the year is hammering the UK, with people being urged to stay inside their home.

The Met Office has issued two weather alerts - a yellow and an amber warning - both set to expire around midnight. Until then, the health expert advises people to rest, as it’s likely no coincidence that you may be experiencing headaches, fatigue or general body aches and pains.

Taking to her Instagram to explain to people what's happening, Dr Punam said: "Storm Floris is rolling through the UK. We are getting absolutely hammered up here in Scotland, but alongside the chaos that this kind of weather brings, I wanted to share how it [weather] can affect your health as well.

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"So if your head has been pounding over the last 12 hours or you are feeling a wee bit off today, it might not be a coincidence."

She notes that her patients have told her that they can feel a migraine build just before a storm - and there is actually science behind why this happens.

The NHS GP explains: "When the air pressure suddenly drops, like it does during a storm, it can trigger pressure changes inside your head as well, So for people who are sensitive, that can be enough to spark a migraine.

"And it’s not just migraines, people often notice things like aching joints, sinus pressure changes, tiredness, even a bit of brain fog when the weather suddenly changes. I always find it so fascinating how many people feel the storm coming before they’ve even seen the weather forecast."

With this in mind, the Strictly Come Dancing star reassures people that "if you’re not feeling 100 per cent today, give yourself a break, stay hydrated, rest if you can, and if you are prone migraines, it’s absolutely fine to take it easy and take your usual treatment early."

Concluding her health advice, she urges the public to heed warnings from official sources like the Met Office, advising that people should only leave their homes if absolutely necessary. She stressed: "Take note of the weather warnings. If you don’t need to go out, stay safe inside and let’s hope Storm Floris does her thing quickly and she moves on."

Met Office issues two weather warnings amid Storm Floris

The Met Office has issued two urgent weather warnings as Storm Floris batters the UK with heavy rain and winds reaching up to 85mph in some areas. These conditions have led to significant travel disruptions, including delays to trains and even flight cancellations and delays.

Officials are urging people to stay home and avoid all non-essential travel. If you must go out, extreme caution is advised. The yellow wind warning remains in place for much of the UK until midnight.

Meanwhile, a more severe amber wind warning, which was issued yesterday, is affecting Scotland. This warning began at 10am today and will stay in force until 11pm.