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UK braces for Storm Boelo: Winds up to 80mph to lash coast
24 Oct
Summary
- Storm Boelo, the second named storm, is forecast for today.
- Wind gusts could reach 60-70mph, with coastal areas hit by 80mph.
- Travel disruption and power cuts are anticipated across the UK.
A second storm, named Boelo, is set to impact the UK today, bringing strong winds and heavy rainfall. Forecasters predict wind speeds between 60-70mph, with exposed coastal regions possibly experiencing gusts up to 80mph.
This weather system follows just hours after Storm Austen swept through, leaving over 60,000 homes without power in England and Wales. Several schools in Cornwall, Jersey, and Guernsey also closed due to the earlier storm.
The Met Office has issued amber and yellow wind warnings for Saturday and Sunday, covering parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland, and northern England. The strongest winds are anticipated in Scotland from Saturday evening, extending eastward throughout Sunday.
Train operators have already cautioned passengers about likely service disruptions over the weekend as a result of the anticipated severe weather conditions.
