Two storms in two days as Austen and Boelo target UK
Summary
Two storms named Austen and Boelo are expected to hit the UK within two days, bringing strong winds, rain, and travel disruptions. The Met Office has issued warnings for high wind speeds that could cause power cuts, fallen trees, and flooding in parts of the country.Key Facts
- Storm Austen will bring strong winds to south-west England on Friday morning, with gusts up to 80 mph in some places.
- Amber wind warnings are in place for Cornwall, the Isles of Scilly, Plymouth, and parts of Devon during Storm Austen.
- Storm Boelo is expected on Saturday and will affect the whole UK with wet and windy weather, especially strong winds in Scotland overnight.
- Yellow wind warnings cover Scotland, Northern Ireland, and northern England during Storm Boelo.
- Winds from these storms may cause transport disruptions, power cuts, and damage to buildings.
- Some ferry services have been canceled due to the strong winds.
- It is common to have storms close together because of a strong jet stream and temperature differences over the Atlantic Ocean.
- The UK storm season usually starts in September, with most storms occurring in winter months.
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