Storm Boelo: Travel disrupted and events cancelled as UK hit by wind and rain

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Storm Boelo is bringing strong winds and heavy rain to parts of the United Kingdom, prompting amber weather warnings and disrupting travel and events. The Met Office forecast gusts of 60–70 mph, potentially reaching 80 mph in exposed coastal areas of Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England.

Fresh deluge of wet weather comes after Storm Austen brought strong winds to many regions on Friday Amber weather warnings have come into force as the worst of Storm Boelo could be set to hit parts of the UK. Storm Boelo’s winds will peak from Saturday evening, leaving areas in the warning zone, including Scotland, parts of Northern Ireland and the far north of England, braced for gusts of 60-70mph and even 80mph in exposed coastal spots, the Met Office said. Continue reading...