Storm Boelo forecast to bring strong winds to northern UK
Storm Boelo is expected to bring strong winds and rain to Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England this weekend, following Storm Austen in the south.
A second named storm is forecast to bring strong winds and heavy rain to northern parts of the UK this weekend, shortly after another Atlantic system reaches the south of the country.
Storm Boelo is expected to affect Scotland, Northern Ireland and parts of northern England from Saturday, 24 October. ITV News, Sky News and The Independent reported on Thursday that the Met Office had named the system as the second storm of the 2026–27 season.
The prospect of back-to-back storms has prompted warnings of possible travel disruption, damage to buildings and interruptions to electricity supplies. The precise effects will depend on where the strongest winds develop, and forecasts may change as the weekend approaches.
Where and when could Storm Boelo hit?
ITV News reported that a yellow wind warning was expected to run from 6pm on Saturday until 9pm on Sunday, covering Northern Ireland, much of Scotland and northern areas of England. Such warnings signal the possibility of disruption, rather than a certainty that every location will experience damaging winds.
The Independent cited Met Office deputy chief forecaster Chris Bulmer as saying that gusts of 70–80mph were possible in exposed coastal locations and on higher ground, with 50–60mph winds more widespread. Heavy rain was also expected.
Road, rail and ferry journeys could be affected, particularly in exposed locations. People with weekend travel plans should check updated local forecasts and transport information rather than relying on a single national warning.
Storm Austen arrives first
The northern forecast follows warnings for Storm Austen, which is expected to affect southern parts of Britain on Thursday night and Friday.
The Met Office's published warning for Friday covers Cornwall, Devon and the Isles of Scilly at amber level. It warns of a period of very strong north-westerly winds, with gusts of around 60–70mph possible widely in the affected area and higher speeds at exposed headlands. Damage, dangerous coastal conditions and disruption to services are among the potential effects.
The two storms are expected to affect different areas, underlining why local warnings matter more than the name of a weather system alone. Weather alerts can be revised as forecasters refine their predictions.
Residents are advised to secure loose outdoor items and follow official guidance where warnings apply. The latest warning boundaries and timings are available from the Met Office. (AI illustration used; the cover does not depict an actual storm scene.)
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