Storm Boelo: Travel disrupted and events cancelled as UK hit by wind and rain
Summary
Storm Boelo brought strong winds and heavy rain to the UK, with amber warnings covering parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England. The Met Office warned of dangerous gusts, flying debris, large waves and travel disruption; flooding alerts were also issued in England.Key Facts
- Amber wind warnings began at 9pm on Saturday in parts of Scotland and northern England, and in north-east Northern Ireland.
- The Met Office forecast gusts of 60–70mph in warning areas and up to 80mph in exposed coastal locations.
- A gust of 75mph was recorded at South Uist Range in Scotland on Saturday.
- Rainfall totals since 8am Saturday reached 72mm at White Barrow in Wiltshire and 43mm at two locations in Wales and Scotland.
- The Environment Agency had issued 58 flood alerts and 12 flood warnings in England by 8pm on Saturday.
- After Storm Austen, the National Grid said it had restored power to 131,225 properties in south-west England by 7pm Saturday, while hundreds remained without power.
- Weather disruptions at Dublin Airport led airlines to cancel nine outbound and 10 inbound flights by 4pm Saturday.
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