Storm Boelo brings amber wind warning to northern Britain
Gusts of up to 80mph are possible in exposed parts of Scotland as heavy rain crosses the UK.
Storm Boelo is moving towards the north-west of the UK, bringing strong winds and heavy rain through Saturday and Sunday. The Met Office has issued amber and yellow warnings covering Scotland, Northern Ireland and parts of northern England.
The Met Office said gusts of 60 to 70mph are possible across affected areas, with speeds of up to 80mph in exposed coastal locations. The strongest winds are expected in northern and western areas, particularly across Scotland.
Rain will spread eastwards across the country on Saturday, with heavy falls possible over high ground in western areas. Conditions are expected to become more showery later, while northern areas may remain unsettled into Sunday.
The amber warning covers much of mainland Scotland, parts of Northern Ireland and the far north of England. Wider yellow warnings extend further south. The exact local impact will depend on the storm’s track and the exposure of individual communities.
The Met Office said large waves and travel disruption are possible around exposed coastlines. It advised people planning journeys to check the latest warnings and allow additional time. The advice is general public-safety guidance, not a forecast of disruption on every route.
Storm Boelo follows Storm Austen, which the Met Office describes as the first named storm of the 2026-27 season. The Met Office recorded gusts of 76mph in the Isles of Scilly, 74mph in south Wales and 71mph in Cornwall during Austen’s passage on Friday.
Southern England and Wales are expected to become drier at times on Sunday, while Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England remain more exposed to showers and strong winds. The warning system may be updated as new forecasts become available.
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All forecast figures and warning areas are taken from current Met Office material. The article clearly labels possible impacts as forecasts rather than completed events.
- confirmed Storm Boelo is bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the UK. — Met Office forecast issued on 24 October. source
- confirmed Gusts could reach 80mph in exposed parts of Scotland. — Met Office warning. source
- confirmed Storm Austen produced gusts of 76mph in the Isles of Scilly. — Met Office report. source
Editor's note
The forecast, warning areas and wind speeds come from the Met Office. Forecast impacts remain conditional and may change with later updates.Sources
- Amber warning issued for Storm Boelo as Storm Austen moves through — Met Office
- Met Office weather: Warnings in place as Storm Boelo impacts UK — Met Office
- UK Storm Centre — Met Office
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