Met Office warns of 'danger to life' from Storm Boelo this weekend

Summarised from 2 outlets · 6 reports · Updated 23 Oct, 17:03 · Archive

The Met Office has issued a 'danger to life' warning for the Fylde coast as Storm Boelo approaches the UK this weekend.

The Met Office has issued a 'danger to life' warning for Blackpool and the Fylde coast as Storm Boelo approaches this weekend. The forecaster warns of possible injuries and danger to life from flying debris. A yellow wind warning has been issued from 6pm on Saturday until 9pm on Sunday for mainland Scotland, the Western Isles, Orkney and the far north of England.

Storm Boelo will bring strong winds and heavy rain to Northern Ireland, Scotland and parts of northern England from Saturday afternoon. The Met Office warns of widespread gusts of 55-65mph, with coastal areas potentially seeing 70-80mph winds. Chris Bulmer, deputy chief forecaster at the Met Office, said the strong winds will be accompanied by heavy rain, 'making for an impactful weekend of weather'.

Storm Boelo follows Storm Austen, which is expected to bring strong winds and heavy rain to southern parts of the UK on Thursday night and Friday. The Met Office has also issued a separate yellow wind warning for Storm Austen. Wyre Council has issued updates on floodgate preparations in response to the warnings.

How it is being reported

• Warning of rail cancellations as Storm Boelo set to bring 60mph windsRail passengers are being warned of severe disruption over the weekend as Storm Boelo is expected to bring up to 60mph windsLancashire Telegraph · 23 Oct, 20:42
• Blackpool Lightpool Festival update on installation cancellations amid major Storm Boelo weather concernsEverything you need to know amid the terrible weather...Blackpool Gazette · 23 Oct, 17:49
• Second storm to hit UK this weekend with heavy rain and strong wind - affected areasStorm Boelo to hit UK this weekend with heavy rain and winds up to 80mph as Met Office issues yellow warnings for Scotland, Northern Ireland and England.Lancashire Telegraph · 23 Oct, 16:43
• Major Wyre Council update on floodgates amid Storm Boelo 'threat to life' warning for Fylde coastThe Met Office has issued a yellow wind warning in connection with Storm Austen, as well as a separate yellow wind warning for Storm Boelo.Blackpool Gazette · 23 Oct, 15:16
• Met Office updates Storm Boelo weather alert for Blackpool and Fylde coast over 'danger to life'Met Office forecasters have updated their warnings for Blackpool and the Fylde coast this weekend.Blackpool Gazette · 23 Oct, 11:58
• Met Office issues 'danger to life' warning for Blackpool & the Fylde coast as Storm Boelo on way this weekendAmongst the things to watch out for, The Met Office said it was possible there could be “injuries and danger to life from flying debris”.Blackpool Gazette · 22 Oct, 11:38

In this story: Met Office · Blackpool · Fylde coast · Scotland · Northern Ireland · England · Chris Bulmer

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