Storm Boelo brings 80mph winds and travel disruption to Scotland

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 24 Oct, 14:32 · Archive

Storm Boelo is bringing winds of up to 80mph to Scotland this weekend, with amber and yellow weather warnings in place.

Storm Boelo is bringing severe weather to Scotland this weekend, with gusts forecast to reach 80mph in exposed areas. The Met Office has issued an amber warning for strong winds covering mainland Scotland and the Western Isles from 9pm on Saturday until 9pm on Sunday. A fresh yellow warning has also been issued for high winds from 3am on Tuesday until midnight across the entire country, with gusts of 50-60mph expected widely and up to 70mph or more in coastal or exposed areas.

Rail services across Scotland have been significantly disrupted. Services south and west of Kilwinning in North Ayrshire are closing from 9pm on Saturday, with the Oban and Mallaig lines closing from about 10pm. On Sunday, the Kyle of Lochalsh to Achnashellach line and the Wick to Helmsdale route will be closed from the start of service. ScotRail has imposed speed restrictions across much of the network from late Saturday night through Sunday, with potential restrictions remaining on the Far North Line into Monday morning. Passengers with tickets for Saturday or Sunday travel can travel on any Saturday service or use their tickets once routes reopen.

Road travel has also been affected, with a five-mile tailback reported on the M8 westbound near Glasgow between Junctions 12 and 11 on Saturday afternoon. Police Scotland have urged motorists to plan ahead and consider delaying unnecessary journeys as hazardous conditions develop. The Scottish Government has activated its Resilience Room to prepare for the strong and windy conditions.

How it is being reported

• Major M8 delays amid Storm Boelo as five-mile tailback formsMOTORISTS are facing major delays on the M8 near Glasgow as Storm Boelo brings disruption across Scotland.The National · 24 Oct, 13:40
• Storm Boelo Scotland LIVE as yellow wind warning takes effect before 80mph gustsThe strong wind warning started at midday on Saturday - but at an amber alert is set to come into force at 9pm.Daily Record · 24 Oct, 12:20
• Met Office issues fresh yellow warning as 'danger to life' wind continues to batter Scotland next weekStorm Boelo is set to wreak havoc across Scotland this weekend with gusts of up to 80mph and flood warningsDaily Record · 24 Oct, 11:28

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