Storm Boelo batters UK; warnings cover Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England.
They publishedStorm Boelo: warnings in place in Scotland, Northern Ireland and north of England as high winds batter UK
24 Oct, 09:38ZMet Office warns of Storm Boelo with gusts up to 80mph
First reportirishtimes.com · 24 Oct, 07:53Z
Latest reportThe Guardian · 25 Oct, 10:03Z
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Why it matters
What
Gusts reach 82mph on Tiree, with widespread winds of 60-70mph.
Why
Travel, power supplies and public events face disruption.
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Further transport delays and power outages.
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How it unfolded — every article
Summary
- Storm Boelo brings heavy rain and potential flooding to the west and southwest.
- A Status Orange rain warning is in Galway and Kerry from 7am to 2pm.
- A second orange wind warning covers Galway, Donegal, Mayo, Leitrim and Sligo from Saturday 2pm to Sunday 9am.
- Yellow warnings for several counties remain in effect, including Clare, Cork, Donegal, Leitrim, Limerick, Mayo, Sligo and Galway.
- Transport disruptions include some Stena Line sailings and uncertain Irish Ferries crossings; airports report no major delays.
Summary
- Met Office issues new weather warnings as Storm Boelo approaches the UK.
- Amber wind warnings extend to Scotland, Northern Ireland, and northern England.
- Gusts could reach 80mph in coastal areas amid the storm.
- Yellow rain warnings cover Wales and parts of England with flood alerts active.
- Storm Boelo follows Storm Austen, which caused power cuts and closures.
Summary
- Amber weather warnings are set to take effect in northern UK as Storm Boelo approaches.
- Winds of 60-70mph are expected in Scotland, with gusts potentially reaching 80mph in exposed areas.
- National Grid reports over 124,000 properties restored since Storm Austen, but hundreds remain without power.
- Warnings cover travel disruption, power cuts, and risk to life from flying debris and large waves.
- Forecasters urge people to stay indoors and prepare for disruption through the weekend.
Summary
- Storm Boelo struck Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England overnight.
- UK Met Office issued amber warnings for Scotland, NI and far north England.
- Gusts reached 60-70mph widely, with exposed coastal spots up to 80mph.
- Isle of Tiree recorded 82mph winds early Sunday morning.
- Disruptions included event cancellations, transport delays, and power outages.