Storm Boelo: warnings in place in Scotland, Northern Ireland and north of England as high winds batter UK
Summary
Storm Boelo brought winds of 60–70 mph across parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England, with an 82 mph gust recorded on Tiree. The storm disrupted travel, closed attractions and events, and brought flooding risks; power outages from the earlier Storm Austen remained in south-west England.Key Facts
- An amber wind warning covered mainland Scotland, parts of Northern Ireland and the far north of England.
- The Met Office recorded an 82 mph gust on Tiree at about 4 a.m. Sunday.
- The Met Office warned of danger from flying debris and crashing waves and advised people to secure loose items and stay indoors.
- Events in Liverpool and London were cancelled, and Edinburgh Castle and the Fountains Abbey estate closed.
- Flooding blocked the rail line between Preston and Blackpool North, while fallen trees disrupted tracks near Dumfries.
- Hundreds of flights were delayed or cancelled at airports including Dublin, Heathrow, Manchester, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
- The Environment Agency had issued 66 flood alerts and 10 flood warnings in England by 7 a.m. Sunday.
- Hundreds of homes in south-west England remained without power after Storm Austen struck on Friday.
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