Storm Boelo brings disruption with 84mph wind gusts and floods in Wales.
They publishedWind gust of 84mph recorded as Storm Boelo brings disruption
24 Oct, 22:40ZStorm Boelo disrupts UK travel; events canceled
First reportnews.sky.com · 24 Oct, 02:44Z
Latest reportBBC · 25 Oct, 09:00Z
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Why it matters
What
About 100 homes in south Wales and 555 in Rhayader lose power.
Why
Flooding and fallen trees disrupt rail travel, though buses continue to run.
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Power restoration and flood warning updates.
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Summary
- Met Office issues two amber 'danger to life' warnings for Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England.
- Storm Boelo expected to bring heavy rain and gusts up to 80mph in coastal areas.
- Previous Storm Austen caused 111mph winds in Cornwall and left over 9,000 homes without power.
- Travel disruptions include road closures, flight cancellations, and ferries to the Isles of Scilly suspended.
- Yellow wind and rain warnings cover wider areas, with preparations urged for power outages and debris.
Summary
- Amber weather warnings in force as Storm Boelo could peak with 60-80mph gusts.
- Storm followed Austen; strongest winds expected in Scotland, Northern Ireland, north England.
- Power outages persisted in southwest England; grid restored to over 131,000 homes by Saturday.
- Flights disrupted at Dublin Airport; several inbound/outbound cancellations reported.
- Events canceled across the UK, including River of Light, Diwali on the Square, and Edinburgh Castle.
Summary
- A wind gust of 84mph was recorded at Capel Curig during Storm Boelo.
- Storm Boelo followed Storm Austen, causing flooding and trees down across Wales.
- About 100 homes in south Wales and 555 in Rhayader lost power.
- Five flood warnings were in place in south Wales on Sunday morning.
- Transport disruptions occurred as buses ran while some trains were affected by flooding.