Storm Boelo to bring strong winds to Scotland this weekend

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 12:20 · Archive

Storm Boelo is set to bring strong winds and heavy rain to Scotland on Saturday night and Sunday.

Storm Boelo will bring strong winds and heavy rain to northern parts of the UK this weekend, following Storm Austen which was named on Wednesday. The Met Office has issued a yellow wind warning for mainland Scotland, the Western Isles and Orkney from 6pm on Saturday until 9pm on Sunday.

Widespread gusts of 55-65mph are expected across Scotland, with 70-80mph winds possible in more exposed coastal locations and on high ground. The storm will be accompanied by heavy rain moving in from the west through Saturday, with the strongest conditions expected overnight and through much of Sunday before gradually easing.

Met Office deputy chief forecaster Chris Bulmer said the storm will bring 'strong winds and heavy rain to Northern Ireland, Scotland and parts of northern England over the weekend'. The forecaster has warned of possible 'danger to life' from flying debris, with disruption expected to road, air, rail and ferry services. Buildings may be damaged, with tiles potentially blown from roofs in the worst affected areas.

How it is being reported

• Storm Beolo to blast Scotland this weekend as MET Office warns of 80mph windsThe storms keep on coming as the MET Office names latest weather front to hit ScotlandDaily Record · 22 Oct, 11:48
• Storm Boelo to bring 'strong winds' to Scotland as weather warning issuedStorm Boelo is set to bring 'strong winds' to Scotland this weekend with a weather warning issued across most of the countryThe National · 22 Oct, 11:31

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