Glasgow faces two storms with heavy rain and strong winds

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 12:33 · Archive

Storm Austen brings heavy rain to Glasgow on Friday, followed by Storm Boelo with strong winds over the weekend.

Two named storms are set to affect Glasgow and Scotland this weekend, with the Met Office issuing weather warnings for both.

Storm Austen arrives on Friday with a yellow rain warning in place from 6am until midnight. The Greater Glasgow area and surrounding regions including Edinburgh and Aberdeen are covered by the alert. Forecasters predict rainfall of up to 60-80 millimetres in some areas, with flooding and disruption expected.

Storm Boelo follows from 6pm on Saturday until 9pm on Sunday, bringing a yellow wind warning across the whole of mainland Scotland. The Met Office expects widespread wind gusts of between 55mph and 65mph, with exposed coastal locations and higher ground potentially experiencing gusts reaching 70-80mph. Heavy rain will accompany the strong winds, with western Scotland experiencing some of the most frequent downpours. Forecasters have warned that the conditions could bring significant disruption to road, rail, air and ferry services, with longer journey times and cancellations possible. Some roads and bridges could be forced to close, while power cuts are possible and could affect mobile phone coverage. There is also a risk of flying debris and damage to buildings, including roof tiles being blown loose.

How it is being reported

• Scotland faces 80mph winds and heavy rain as Storm Boelo warning issuedThe weather warning for wind follows one for rain on FridayThe Herald · 22 Oct, 12:18
• Wind and rain to batter Glasgow this weekend as storms Austen and Boelo sweep inMultiple weather warnings are in place for the Glasgow area this weekend as two storms roll in.Glasgow Live · 22 Oct, 11:56
• Glasgow braced for Storm Boelo as second weather warning issuedGlasgow faces strong winds and heavy rain as Storm Boelo hits Scotland, with a Met Office yellow warning from October 24 to October 25 and travel disruption.Glasgow Times · 22 Oct, 11:24

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