Storm Boelo batters UK with 80mph winds and heavy rain
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 25 Oct, 09:14 · Archive
Storm Boelo brings amber weather warnings, strong winds exceeding 80mph in coastal areas, and heavy rainfall across the UK.
Amber weather warnings came into effect at 9pm on Saturday and cover much of Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England, with wider yellow weather warnings for wind and rain in place across large parts of the UK. The Met Office said winds peaked overnight, with gusts of 60–70mph across Scotland, parts of Northern Ireland and the far north of England. Exposed coastal areas saw gusts exceed 80mph, with Tiree in the Inner Hebrides recording an 82mph gust at around 4am on Sunday.
Heavy rainfall has caused concern, with 72mm recorded at White Barrow in Wiltshire and 43mm at both Cwm Dyli in North Wales and Inveruglas near Loch Lomond. The Environment Agency had issued 66 flood alerts and 10 flood warnings across England by Sunday morning, while the Scottish Environment Protection Agency reported 32 flood warnings and 11 flood alerts.
Police forces reported disruption across affected areas. Cumbria Police said officers had dealt with flooding and fallen trees overnight, while the Police Service of Northern Ireland warned of road closures caused by fallen trees, including routes near Belfast International Airport and Castledawson. The latest storm follows Storm Austen, which hit on Friday and left hundreds of homes in south-west England without power; National Grid said electricity had been restored to more than 131,000 properties by Saturday evening.
How it is being reported
- Amber weather warnings as Storm Boelo batters UK with 80mph windsAmber weather warnings are in force as Storm Boelo brings strong winds and heavy rain to parts of the UK, just days after the first named storm of the season, Storm Austen, caused disruption across the country.Reading Chronicle · 25 Oct, 08:14
- Amber weather warnings as Storm Boelo batters UK with 80mph windsAmber weather warnings are in force as Storm Boelo brings strong winds and heavy rain to parts of the UK, just days after the first named storm of the season, Storm Austen, caused disruption across the country.Bracknell News · 25 Oct, 08:14
In this story: Met Office · Environment Agency · Scottish Environment Protection Agency · Tiree · Inner Hebrides · Scotland · Northern Ireland · England
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