Storm Boelo to bring severe winds across Scotland this weekend

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 10:15 · Archive

Storm Boelo, the second named storm of the season, will bring gusts of up to 77mph to Scotland this weekend.

Storm Boelo is set to bring severe winds to Scotland this weekend, making it the second named storm of the season. The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for mainland Scotland, the Western Isles, Orkney and the far north of England from 6pm on Saturday 24 October to 9pm on Sunday 25 October.

Winds are forecast to reach 55–65mph widely across the region, with gusts of up to 77–80mph in more exposed coastal locations. NorthLink Ferries, Orkney Ferries and Pentland Ferries have all warned of potential service disruptions during and after the storm, with some transport operators warning of possible cancellations through to Monday. Travellers are advised to check with transport providers for the latest updates.

The north-east of Scotland is also facing heavy rain this week, with the Met Office issuing a yellow weather warning for persistent rain in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray from 6am on Friday 23 October until 3am on Saturday. Storm Austen is also bringing heavy rain and strong winds, with an amber weather warning issued for south-west England where it is expected to have the most serious impact.

How it is being reported

• Storm Boelo set to blow 77mph gusts through Northern IslesGusts of up to 77mph and transport disruption are forecast for the weekend, as Orkney is placed under a yellow weather warning by the Met Office. Transport providers are warning of potential cancellations amid what is set to be the UK’s second named storm of the season. NorthLink Ferries warn that its services face the […] The post Storm Boelo set to blow 77mph gusts through Northern Isles appeared first on The Orcadian Online .The Orcadian · 23 Oct, 09:56
• Warning issued for wind as Storm Boelo to hit north, north-east, Highlands and IslandsThis is the second named storm of the season.Press and Journal · 22 Oct, 13:08

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