Storm Boelo brings 60mph gusts and widespread disruption across north-east

Summarised from 2 outlets · 12 reports · Updated 25 Oct, 12:02 · Archive

Storm Boelo is bringing gusts of up to 60mph across northern England, causing power cuts, road closures and widespread disruption.

Storm Boelo is continuing to bring destructive weather to northern England on Sunday, with the strongest gusts expected during the morning hours. The Met Office forecast for Darlington shows gusts of 60mph at 8am, remaining particularly strong through the morning before gradually easing throughout the day. Temperatures are forecast to reach 9C but will feel closer to 4C. Heavy showers are expected during the morning before gradually fading, with some brighter spells developing later. A yellow weather warning for wind remains in place across County Durham, Darlington and North Yorkshire until 9pm, whilst a more serious amber alert covers Scotland, parts of Northumberland and the North West.

The strong winds have caused widespread disruption across the region. Hundreds of homes in County Durham and Teesside are without power, with Northern Powergrid working to restore supplies. The A66 between County Durham and Cumbria is closed in both directions to all vehicles due to the winds, with National Highways advising road users to use alternate routes such as the A69. Reports also indicate fallen trees across Teesside. Wind gusts are not expected to drop below 50mph along the A66 until 5pm on Sunday evening.

Numerious attractions across the region have been forced to close for safety reasons. Beamish Museum in County Durham is closed for the whole of Sunday, with the museum saying the safety of visitors, staff and volunteers 'must always come first' and plans to reopen on Monday. Baydale Farm in Darlington, a pumpkin-picking venue, has also closed after suffering storm damage overnight, advising: 'Your safety is our priority and today's storm conditions are proving to be challenging.' Other closed attractions include Lightwater Valley, The Forbidden Corner, Whitby Abbey and Fountains Abbey. Most venues plan to reopen on Monday pending further updates.

How it is being reported

• Fallen trees, power cuts and travel chaos as Storm Boelo hits the North EastStorm Boelo has caused widespread disruption across Darlington, County Durham and the wider North East after bringing a weekend of strong winds and heavy rain.The Northern Echo · 25 Oct, 12:31
• A66 closed in both direction due to strong winds as Storm Boelo batters regionFallen trees and localised power cuts have been reported across Teesside on Sunday morningTeessideLive · 25 Oct, 11:35
• Full list of attractions and events closed today as Storm Boelo batters the regionPopular attractions across County Durham, Darlington, North Yorkshire and the wider North East have been forced to close today as Storm Boelo continues to batter the region.The Northern Echo · 25 Oct, 10:55
• LIVE - Hundreds of homes left without power across County Durham as storm hits- Good morning and welcome to our Northern Echo live breaking news blog. - Hundreds of homes across County Durham are without power this morning as Storm Boelo continues to bring strong winds across the region. - Northern Powergrid is working to restore supplies to affected properties. - It’s Anna Barnes signing on to keep you up to date with this breaking story as it develops. - If you have been affected by a power cut, or have any pictures or information, and it is safe to do so, please get in touch by emailing anna.barnes@newsquest.co.uk.The Northern Echo · 25 Oct, 08:58
• Hour-by-hour Darlington forecast as Storm Boelo brings 60mph gusts todayStorm Boelo is continuing to batter Darlington and County Durham today, with gusts of up to 60mph and heavy showers forecast before conditions gradually improve.The Northern Echo · 25 Oct, 08:35
• Exact time Storm Boelo bad weather will end in the North East todayStorm Boelo is continuing to batter the North East with strong winds today, but conditions are expected to begin easing later.The Northern Echo · 25 Oct, 08:18
• Storm Boelo LIVE - North East battered by powerful winds and heavy rainThe North East, County Durham and Darlington is bracing for strong winds this weekend as Storm Boelo arrives in the region.The Northern Echo · 25 Oct, 06:31
• Drivers warned after large branch blocks County Durham roadMotorists are being urged to take extra care after a large tree branch fell onto a road near Castle Eden amid strong winds from Storm Boleo.The Northern Echo · 24 Oct, 18:55
• Beamish Museum in County Durham to close as Storm Boelo brings severe weatherA popular County Durham attraction will close on Sunday as Storm Boelo is forecast to bring high winds across the North East.The Northern Echo · 24 Oct, 17:11
• Thousands remain without power as Storm Boelo batters UK with 80mph windsThousands of homes remain without electricity as Storm Boelo batters the UK, bringing 80mph winds, heavy rain, flooding and widespread travel disruption.The Northern Echo · 24 Oct, 16:49
• Drivers warned of A66 closure tonight as Storm Boelo batters County DurhamA major route through County Durham will close in both directions tonight as Storm Boelo brings increasingly strong winds across the region.The Northern Echo · 24 Oct, 15:03
• Full list of North East train disruptions as Storm Boelo hits region with high windsTrain passengers across Darlington, County Durham and the wider North East face reduced services and possible last-minute cancellations as Storm Boelo brings strong winds.The Northern Echo · 24 Oct, 11:41

In this story: Darlington · County Durham · Teesside · Storm Boelo · Met Office · Northern Powergrid · Beamish Museum · Baydale Farm

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