Second storm to hit UK with more wind and rain as thousands remain without power
Summary
A second storm named Boelo is expected to hit parts of the UK on Saturday, bringing strong winds and heavy rain. This follows Storm Austen, which caused travel problems and power outages just a day earlier.Key Facts
- Storm Boelo will bring wind gusts up to 80 mph in parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland, and northern England.
- An amber weather warning for wind is in place from 9 p.m. Saturday to 9 p.m. Sunday.
- Travel disruptions are expected, including train cancellations in Scotland after 9 p.m. Saturday.
- Storm Austen caused strong winds over southern England and Wales on Friday, blocking roads and railway lines with fallen trees.
- More than 10,000 homes still lacked power Friday evening after Storm Austen, though over 60,000 had power restored.
- Part of Brighton’s historic West Pier collapsed into the sea during the bad weather.
- Heavy rain and flooding risks will continue with Storm Boelo and may persist into early next week with another weather system possible.
- Weather should improve later in the week as high pressure builds over nearby Europe.
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