Storm Boelo brings 80mph gusts and amber warnings to UK
- Amber danger to life warnings are in place for Scotland, Northern Ireland, and northern England.
- Storm Boelo is expected to bring gusts of up to 80mph through Sunday.
- Met Office deputy chief forecaster Mark Sidaway advised residents to secure property and prepare for power outages.
- Ireland has issued Status Orange warnings for seven counties, impacting the Dublin Marathon.
- The storm follows Storm Austen, which left 9,000 homes without power on Friday.
Storm Boelo brings amber "danger to life" warnings to Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England, with wind gusts reaching 80 mph and heavy rain expected through Sunday. The Met Office issued the amber warning for mainland Scotland, parts of Northern Ireland and the far north of England from nine p.m. Saturday until nine p.m. Sunday.
A second amber warning covers the tip of Northern Ireland from nine p.m. Saturday until 10 a.m. Two yellow wind warnings are also in place, covering Scotland, Wales and Yorkshire & Humber from midday Saturday to nine p.m. Sunday, and Northern Ireland from 10 a.m. Saturday to midday Sunday.
A yellow rain warning remains in effect for Wales and most of western and southern England between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m. on Saturday. These severe conditions threaten travel and daily life across the region.
Met Office warns of travel and power disruptions
Mark Sidaway, Met Office deputy chief forecaster, said that Saturday morning would start dry and bright in the east of the UK. Rain and windy conditions will move eastwards to affect the entire country later in the day.
Sidaway advised residents to prepare for the storm by securing loose items outside their property. He also warned the public to be ready for potential power outages and to expect likely travel disruption.
Ireland faces Status Orange alerts and marathon impact
Storm Boelo is expected to impact the Dublin Marathon with a wind warning, while a Status Orange rain alert covers two counties. Met Éireann issued Status Orange warnings for Galway and Kerry as the storm makes its presence felt.
The country is bracing for the storm as Status Orange warnings now apply to seven counties. Storm Boelo will bring severe winds and heavy rain across Ireland throughout the weekend.
Storm Boelo is set to cause disruption in Clare. In Northern Ireland, teams are on standby as the severe weather approaches. Met Éireann continues to monitor the impacts of the storm.
UK recovers from Storm Austen's 111mph winds
Friday’s Storm Austen brought 111mph winds to Cornwall. The storm left more than 9,000 homes without electricity.
Gusts reached 76mph at St Mary’s airport in the Isles of Scilly. Aberporth in south Wales recorded 74mph winds, while Culdrose in Cornwall saw 71mph.
Storm Austen caused travel disruptions including road closures, flight cancellations, and ferry suspensions. Fallen trees blocked roads, Exeter Airport canceled flights, and ferries to the Isles of Scilly suspended service.
Storm Austen and Storm Boelo are two storms targeting the UK in two days. Storm Boelo is the second storm to hit the UK this weekend.
Forecast for Sunday and Monday
Sunday will bring sunny spells and showers. The north will experience stronger winds and heavier showers.
Rain will spread across the UK on Monday.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Storm Boelo mapped: Where strong gales and rain will hit UK today (independent.co.uk)
- 2026–27 European windstorm season (Wikipedia — background) (en.wikipedia.org)
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