Storm Boelo to bring strong winds and heavy rain this weekend

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 24 Oct, 13:57 · Archive

Storm Boelo will bring winds of 60-70mph to northern parts of the UK this weekend, with potential for 80mph in exposed coastal locations.

Storm Boelo is set to hit the UK this weekend with powerful winds and heavy rain. The Met Office has issued Amber warnings for wind across mainland Scotland, parts of Northern Ireland, and the far north of England.

Jason Kelly, chief forecaster at the Met Office, said the storm would bring the strongest winds and greatest potential for disruption to the north. In the Amber warning areas, gusts of 60-70mph are expected widely, with the potential for 80mph in exposed coastal locations.

The Amber warning sits within a wider Yellow warning area that stretches further south into England and north Wales, and covers the whole of Northern Ireland. Strong winds will also affect other parts of the UK, with gusts of 50-60mph possible in places.

Heavy rain will provide an additional hazard, particularly in the north, bringing the potential for further impacts. Mr Kelly advised people to prepare for the potential for disruption, particularly to travel and power supplies.

Residents were urged to secure loose items outside, plan ahead if travelling, and keep up to date with the latest forecast and warnings for their area. Storm Boelo follows closely behind Storm Austen, which brought strong winds to parts of the UK on Friday.

How it is being reported

• Essex could be hit with strong winds and heavy rain amid Storm Boelo warningStorm Boelo is set to hit the UK this weekend with powerful winds and heavy rain.Echo (Basildon) · 24 Oct, 13:10
• Essex could be hit with strong winds and heavy rain amid Storm Boelo warningStorm Boelo is set to hit the UK this weekend with powerful winds and heavy rain.Brentwood Guardian · 24 Oct, 13:10
• Essex could be hit with strong winds and heavy rain amid Storm Boelo warningStorm Boelo is set to hit the UK this weekend with powerful winds and heavy rain.Colchester Gazette · 24 Oct, 13:10

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