UK braces for Storm Boelo with amber warnings as second storm hits
Summarised from 3 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 24 Oct, 18:38 · Archive
Storm Boelo is approaching Scotland, northern England and Northern Ireland with amber warnings in force and gusts expected to reach 80mph in exposed coastal areas.
Storm Boelo is the second named storm to hit the UK in as many days, following Storm Austen on Friday. Amber weather warnings came into force from 21:00 BST on Saturday for parts of Scotland, northern England and Northern Ireland, with separate warnings covering parts of County Antrim and County Londonderry in Northern Ireland. The warnings were due to remain in place until Sunday evening.
Forecasters warned of winds of 60 to 70mph expected widely within the amber warning areas, with gusts potentially reaching 80mph in exposed coastal locations. The Met Office cautioned that the strongest winds would affect western Scotland first on Saturday evening before spreading eastwards overnight and through Sunday. These conditions could cause power cuts, flying debris, damage to buildings and trees, closed roads and bridges, and travel disruption. The warnings also cited danger to life from large waves. The Met Office advised people to stay indoors as much as possible.
The storms come as the National Grid continues to restore power to properties affected by Storm Austen. More than 124,000 properties in south-west England had been restored with power supplies by Saturday, though hundreds remained without electricity. Storm Austen also caused part of Brighton's historic West Pier to collapse.
How it is being reported
- Storm Boelo Met Office weather warnings and flood alerts in full as Brits battered by fierce winds and rainAmber warnings signal the risk of damaging winds, while heavy downpours have left rivers rising. Flood warnings cover locations across England, Wales and Scotland as the storm continues into SundayThe Mirror · 24 Oct, 23:05
- Storm Boelo: Travel disrupted and events cancelled as UK hit by wind and rainStorm Boelo follows Storm Austen, the first named storm of the season, which brought strong winds to parts of the UK on Friday.Evening Standard · 24 Oct, 21:24
- Storm Boelo batters Brits with 80mph winds and rain causing travel chaos amid weather warningsAmber warnings cover parts of Scotland, Northern England and Northern Ireland as Storm Boelo approaches its strongest phase with forecasters warning of damaging gusts, power cuts and travel disruptionThe Mirror · 24 Oct, 18:04
- UK braces for worst of Storm Boelo as amber warnings due to come into forceScotland, parts of northern England and Northern Ireland are forecast to be hit with the strongest winds from the country's second storm in as many days.BBC News · 24 Oct, 16:13
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