Storms Austen and Boelo cut power to more than 150,000 homes across northern Europe

Summary

A second big storm hit the U.K. over the weekend, causing widespread travel disruption and power outages in Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England, with the north bearing the brunt, according to ABC News. Euronews reports that Storms Austen and Boelo caused major disruption across northern Europe, with temporary power cuts to more than 150,000 homes, people injured by falling trees, and flights and ferries cancelled in several countries from Scotland to Denmark.

Timeline

1. ABC News

   25 Oct 2026, 13:14 UTCSource ↗

   ABC News reports that the second storm to hit the U.K. this weekend has caused widespread travel disruption and power outages in Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England, with the north bearing the brunt.

2. Euronews

   25 Oct 2026, 16:57 UTCSource ↗

   Euronews reports that Storms Austen and Boelo caused major weekend disruption across northern Europe, with temporary power cuts to more than 150,000 homes, people injured by falling trees, and flights and ferries cancelled in several countries from Scotland to Denmark.