Storm Boelo brings amber warnings and gusts of up to 80mph to northern UK

Summary

Storm Boelo, the second named storm of the season, is forecast to bring winds potentially exceeding 80mph and heavy, frequent showers to northern parts of the UK, with amber weather warnings in force for much of Scotland, parts of Northern Ireland and northern England. The Met Office said gusts of 60 to 70mph were expected in the warning zone, and up to 80mph in exposed coastal spots, with winds peaking from Saturday evening. The storm follows Storm Austen, which brought strong winds to many regions on Friday and left thousands of people without power, and further power cuts and travel disruption are expected in the north. One outlet reports that travel has been disrupted and events cancelled as wind and rain hit the UK.

Timeline

1. BBC

   24 Oct 2026, 02:25 UTCSource ↗

   The BBC reports that an amber weather warning has been issued for much of Scotland, parts of Northern Ireland and northern England as Storm Boelo approaches, and that thousands remain without power.

2. The Guardian

   24 Oct 2026, 13:28 UTCSource ↗

   The Guardian reports that Storm Boelo, the second named storm of the season, is expected to bring heavy, frequent showers and winds potentially exceeding 80mph to northern parts of the UK, after Storm Austen left thousands without power on Friday.

3. BBC

   24 Oct 2026, 20:01 UTCSource ↗

   The BBC reports that Scotland, parts of northern England and Northern Ireland are forecast to be hit with the strongest winds from the country's second storm in as many days, as amber warnings kick in.

4. The Guardian

   24 Oct 2026, 22:40 UTCSource ↗

   The Guardian reports that amber warnings have come into force as the worst of Storm Boelo could hit parts of the UK, with the Met Office forecasting gusts of 60 to 70mph and up to 80mph in exposed coastal spots, and that travel has been disrupted and events cancelled.